Is It Just Us?

• Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk To Jack O' Dea?

  This week's podcast truly is a very special one. We had the privilege of speaking with Jack O' Dea, our first ever guest! Jack is a 22 year old Masters student from Galway who was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 years old. He talks us through what life was like growing up, how he navigated school, friendships and the sometimes negative feedback he faced. We talk about advocacy, parenting, giving children the right information and the huge strengths that ADHD can bring. Thank you so much to Jack for joining us. We really hope that this session helps you parents and teachers out there! You can follow Jack on Instagram here Send your feedback and questions to [email protected], we would love to hear from you. Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year.And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal!Join us in the F.I.R.M. Parent Hub here Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley hereHayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.https://debbiecullinane.ie/https://www.hayley-rice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Is It Just Us Or...Are Phones Stealing Childhood?

  In this week’s episode of Is It Just Us?, we dive into one of the most loaded parenting topics right now… smartphones for children and teens. With Christmas just around the corner, you may be feeling the pressure! We talk honestly about the pros and cons of smartphones, the emotional, social, and behavioural impacts we’re seeing and how to make choices that are aligned with your values! We hope you enjoy!Send us your emails at [email protected] and tell us your thoughts and what you would like to hear from us!Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year.And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal!Check out https://smartphonefree.ie/ and their instagram https://www.instagram.com/smartphonefreechildhoodireland/For information on this topic https://www.cybersafekids.ie/Listen to Shonagh Sullivan's Ted Talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqHi6U6z_rcCome to our FREE Christmas Without The Chaos Masterclass https://www.firmparenting.co/cwc-masterclass/It's a great time to join the F.I.R.M. Parent Hub and avail of our FREE trial before it's gone! https://www.firmparenting.com/hub-offerHayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley hereHayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.https://debbiecullinane.ie/https://www.hayley-rice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need A Life Update!

  Ok, so much has been going on, it is high time we filled you guys in! From home new to work news, we hope you enjoy this chatty life update episode!Send us your emails at [email protected] and tell us your thoughts and what you would like to hear from us!Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year. And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal!And do check out https://www.breaffyhouseresort.com/ for a look!P.S. We never, ever do discounts in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub- so run to our website and check out our limited Black Friday opportunity and safe yourself €100 while you are at it! https://www.firmparenting.com/hubHayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley hereHayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.https://debbiecullinane.ie/https://www.hayley-rice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Is It Just Us Or.. Is Skin Care For Toddlers A Step Too Far?

  In this episode we talk about the recently launched TODDLER skin care range! We chat through the message it sends to our young children but also how playing with the theme of "home spa" can be great! We touch on the skincare trend for tweens too and have loads to say about this topic both as parents and professionals! Also, can you guess the old staple that Hayley is now using on her face at night? 🤣Thank you so much to www.mimitoys.ie for being our pod sponsor. Mimi toys are a family run business, curating a developmental toy and puppet range for over 20 years. Use the code JUSTUS10 for 10% off your order. Mimi toys have a fabulous range that are perfect to shop for those stocking fillers and Christmas presents. Don't forget to sign up to Mimi Toys news letter and get some bonus gifts and offers tooAnd join us and 100s of parents like yourself in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub where you can get our support and find your firm. https://www.firmparenting.com/hubAND tickets for our NEW F.I.R.M. Parenting Approach power hour workshop is now available https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/1952772Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley hereHayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.https://debbiecullinane.ie/https://www.hayley-rice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Is It Just US Or...Do We Need To Talk About Toy Guns?

  Toy guns! The topic that had brought much debate! In this week's episode we chat about Debbie's recent Ireland AM appearance and her chat on the topic of toy guns and aggression toys in the studio. We shed light on the subject as therapists and mothers and Debbie shares some key insights she didn't have time to mention on live TV!We would love to know your personal thoughts on this at [email protected] you so much to www.mimitoys.ie for being our pod sponsor. Mimi toys are a family run business, curating a developmental toy and puppet range for over 20 years. Use the code JUSTUS10 for 10% off your order. Mimi toys have a fabulous range that are perfect to shop for those stocking fillers and Christmas presents. https://mimitoys.ie/Don't forget to sign up to Mimi Toys news letter and get some bonus gifts and offers too!And join us and 100s of parents like yourself in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub where you can get our support and find your firm. https://www.firmparenting.com/hubAND tickets for our NEW F.I.R.M. Parenting Approach power hour workshop is now available https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/1952772Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley hereHayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.https://debbiecullinane.ie/https://www.hayley-rice.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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