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In this episode we take a different direction and talk to a father about his experience of parenting in the pandemic. This weeks guest is RTE Radio One’s host of Rising Time, Shay Byrne.
In this episode we discuss the challenges for parents of children who have missed out on core aspects of their experiences as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Where Shay discusses how his children missed out on Transition Year, Irish College and a Confirmation. We discussed the ways in which we as parents discuss disappointment when things don’t go to plan and how this year we have had to become adept at that skill.
Shay also talks about his own childhood and tells some humorous stories about his experience of growing up and how he followed his ambition and heart into a career in media. We also discuss the pressure on parents to put expectations on children and how this can sometimes jar with out own value system.
Shay also discusses his role as a funeral celebrant and we discuss the complexities of loss and grief. We also discuss the thorny issue of how best to introduce teenagers to have healthy relationships with alcohol and ways in which we as parents can manage societal expectations in these challenging times.
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In this weeks episode I am joined by my Big Year in Big School co-anchor Dr Malie Coyne. Malie is a Clinical Psychologist, lecturer in NUIG, author of Love In, Love Out and mother of two daughters. In this episode we discuss the parenting dynamics involved in preparing for a Christmas in a Pandemic. Managing a child who is under eating and over exercising. Understanding Eating Disorders and control. We also discuss managing the transition to adolescence when your child becomes more hostile and distant. We also discuss Tic Disorders and seeking help with these challenges and supporting a child with ASD in the online world.
Keywords: Parenting a child with disordered eating. Transitioning to adolescence. Tic Disorders. Preparing for a Covid Christmas. ASD.email : [email protected]
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In this weeks episode I am joined by Columnist Sarah Carey. In this episode we discuss many topics including how ones own parenting experience impacts on our eventual parenting style. We discuss ways of maintaining our mental health during Covid 19.
We discuss how order of birth can impact on children’s personalities. The challenging transition to secondary school. Negotiating the complex landscape of children’s sport.
Supporting anxious children who ruminate over little things. Raising teenagers and managing children of different ages.
Keywords: Raising teenagers. Transitioning to secondary school. The contention of school lockers. Supporting anxious children
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In this episode Today FM’s Alison Curtis talks to me about coping as a parent through the pandemic and managing the independence and responsibility of a child as they get older. Alison also speaks really candidly about losing both of her parents in her teens and how she developed resilience in the face of this loss. Alison also gives some poignant insights into what it’s like to grow up as a twin and be the parent of an only child.
We also discuss weaning back control as your child gets older and trying to get the balance between being protective enough but also allowing the child to develop and grow.
This interview hits on so many important topics and Alison’s honesty and insights are truly meaningful and inspirational.
Keywords: Anxiety and Control in small children. Twins. Grief for teenagers. Parental involvement in children’s friendships and managing positive messaging with your children.
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