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The Inner EntrepreneurWhy Are We So Lonely - Dr Colman Noctor #161In this episode, Paul sits down with clinical psychotherapist and author Dr. Colman Noctor to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface of modern mental health—particularly for children, teenagers, and young adults. Drawing on nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Colman explains why anxiety has dominated the last decade, and why loneliness is now emerging as a serious and growing issue. They unpack how technology, the loss of unstructured play, and the erosion of community have left many young people without the foundational social skills previous generations absorbed naturally through everyday connection.
As the conversation deepens, the...
2026-01-2257 min
Tech Talk with Jess KellyBehind The Screens: Dr Colman Noctor & Clare DalyJess is joined by Dr Colman Noctor and Clare Daly, Cork solicitor and board member of Cyber Safe Kids to talk about the realities for parenting in the digital age.
2025-11-281h 01
Newstalk BreakfastWhat is the very annoying 'six-seven' craze?If you’ve recently overheard a group of children chanting ‘six-seven!’, you’ve witnessed what Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor calls the latest viral ‘brain-rot’ craze.Colman explained all the Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
2025-10-2905 min
The Ray D'Arcy ShowParenting Advice with Dr Colman NoctorChild & Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor joins Ray to tackle some listener concerns.
2025-09-3013 min
Déise TodayNavigating back-to-school anxiety: Expert tips for parentsPsychotherapist, Author and Mental Health Lecturer Colman Noctor spoke to Maria McCann on 'Déise Today' this morning (Thursday) about pressures facing parents and students during the back to school season. Colman emphasises the importance of recognising the emotional struggles kids may face, whether it be related to peers, academic pressures, or the school environment itself.Tune in to hear expert advice on navigating this critical time and fostering resilience in your child.Just click the image above...
2025-08-1412 min
IMAGE The MotherloadDr Colman Noctor - Smartphones, Childhood and The Cost of ConnectionIn this episode, Dominique is joined by renowned psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor to explore the impact of smartphones and technology on childhood, parenting and how we connect as humans.Together, they unpack the mental health trends of the past decade, the loss of offline play, and the subtle shifts happening in how our children (and we) are developing emotionally and socially. But this isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness. From opportunity cost to dopamine traps, Colman gives us the tools to think critically, build resilience, and take back some control… without shame...
2025-07-151h 03
Little WarriorsDr Colman Noctor On Our Lost Children And How We Can Save ThemOn episode 1 of this brand new series, Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan talks to Psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor about how we can help our children and teens deal with the challenges of today.Colman breaks down the biggest issues facing our young children and teens, discusses the issue with overcorrection and overprotection, the loss of community and the rise in social media addiction...and has some tried and tested solutions for families in need of help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-061h 04
The Mum Mind PodcastDr. Colman NoctorDr. Colman Noctor is a renowned child and adolescent psychotherapist. He has a weekly parenting column in the Irish Examiner and is the resident psychotherapist on RTÉ Radio 1's Ray Darcy Show.There was so much covered in this episode.....helicopter parenting, devices, anxiety, meal times, teenagers and drinking - it is a jam-packed episode. You can follow Colman on Instagram @noctorcolmanStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of t...
2025-03-1846 min
The NPC PodcastUnderstanding the Redevelopment of Senior Cycle Education: Insights from Dr Colman Noctor on Senior Cycle PressuresUnderstanding the Redevelopment of Senior Cycle Education: Insights from Dr Colman Noctor on Senior Cycle Pressures
In this episode of the NPC Podcast series on Senior Cycle Redevelopment, we speak with Dr Colman Noctor, a child and adolescent psychotherapist. Dr Noctor shares his expert insights on the impact of the Senior Cycle on students' mental health and wellbeing, as well as the pressures they face during exam years.
We explore:
How exam stress and academic pressures affect students' mental health and wellbeing.
Practical advice for parents on supporting their children during high-stress periods.
The importance of...
2024-10-0437 min
Growing PainsOpening up: Colman Noctor on how to communicate with a teen who doesn’t want to talkChild psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss how to communicate with a teenager who is reluctant to talk. The adolescent years bring a lot of changes and often teenagers struggle to cope with all their emotions. However, it is important to keep lines of communication open and to allow for a teen to feel heard. Dr Noctor shares the one thing you should do and the one thing you shouldn’t do as a parent of a teen and offers guidance on how to navigate high sensitivity and effectively communicate with...
2024-06-1820 min
Highlights from Newstalk BreakfastIs loneliness increasing among Irish young people?Child Psychotherapist Colman Noctor wrote in his column about the rising complaints of loneliness among young people in Ireland. Shane was joined by Colman to discuss what prompted him to write this piece and the broader issue of youth loneliness.
2024-06-1207 minGrowing PainsWhat is ADHD?: Colman Noctor on the difference between ADHD and pent-up energyChild psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how to recgonise it in children. According to ADHD Ireland, five per cent of children have a diagnosis and it can often present differently in young boys and girls. Dr Colman Noctor touches on the behavioural differences between ADD and ADHD and the importance of working to a child’s strength. He offers advice for parents who see a child with ADD or ADHD struggling to make friends and the one thing they can...
2024-05-2821 minGrowing PainsLonely teens: Colman Noctor on how to help your child develop friendshipsChild psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan discuss the loneliness epidemic amongst teenagers and the role parents can play in helping young people to develop friendships. The covid-19 pandemic and a reliance on social media have created a world where many young people are missing tangible quality time with peers which is essential for development. Noctor shares tips for parents on how to support their child to develop friendships and the small tweaks that can be made to help create the all-important social opportunities with friends. Hosted on Ac...
2024-05-0719 minGrowing PainsHomework habits: Colman Noctor on why homework should be abolished for primary school childrenChild psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan sit down to discuss the pros and cons of homework for primary school children. While some researchers say homework helps children to develop skills such as organisation, others believe it is counterproductive. Noctor is in the no-homework camp and sees how it impacts his children in very different ways. He offers guidance on creating healthy habits and advice for parents of teenagers who have little interest in studying or completing homework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1619 min
Jennifer ZamparelliColman Noctor - Young Love and HeartbreakJen chats to Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor about teen crushes, love, and the lifelong impacts of it!
2024-02-2911 minGrowing PainsChallenging behaviour: Managing toddler tantrums and adolescent hostilityChild psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss managing challenging behaviour - from toddlers to teens. Colman explains how every child grows and changes at different rates and that parents must consider this when reacting to difficult behaviour. He also talks about identifying the root cause of what is often called 'attention-seeking behaviours'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1421 minGrowing PainsStepping in or stepping back? Knowing when to take control or help your child develop autonomyChild psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor joins ieParenting editor Irene Feighan to discuss the pitfalls of being too involved in your child's life. The more children are exposed to failure, disappointment and frustration, the more they learn how to cope with challenging life experiences, says Noctor. He also speaks about the impact of parental pressure - conscious and unconscious - on children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2420 minGrowing PainsStrengths and risks of social media with Colman NoctorChild psychotherapist and best-selling author Dr Colman Noctor and ieParenting editor Irene Feighan delve into the often-divisive topic of smartphones and social media. There is no set rule for when children should have their own smartphone as technology is only as smart as the person using it, says Noctor. Children are exposed to the adult world - news, radical ideologies, pornography - due to their easy access to mass media. Parents must acknowledge this and talk with their children rather than bury their heads in the sand. Hos...
2023-10-0321 min
Bulletproof DadDr Colman Noctor - Parent Comparison Syndrome & Children’s Mental Health #14Child Psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor joins me on this episode for a conversation on children’s mental health and the impact we can have as parents. We discuss “parent comparison syndrome” and how it can unintentionally lead to us placing adult standards on our children. We also discuss how we have grown to “demonise being average” and how this leads to placing enormous pressures on both ourselves and our children. The episode is packed with really valuable guidance for parents trying to raise their children in todays fast paced, high achiever society.
2023-09-141h 04
For Tech’s SakeDr Colman Noctor, child psychotherapistThis bonus episode of For Tech’s Sake features our full, uncut interview with Dr Colman Noctor, child and adolescent psychotherapist, about kids and technology. It was a wide-ranging conversation that also touched on our own use of technology and the subject of regulation.If you want to jump to the parts that weren’t already covered in the main episode, head to about 18.55, and then 31.17.You can follow Colman on Twitter @colnoc77 and read more about him and his work at ColmanNoctor.com.You can also find lots of advi...
2023-09-1338 minGrowing PainsGrowing pains: Colman Noctor on how to deal with childhood anxietyChild psychotherapist and best-selling author, Dr. Colman Noctor, joins ieParenting editor, Irene Feighan, to discuss the epidemic of anxiety among young people. Colman offers guidance on recognising when anxiety goes beyond the norm and how to help your child through it. He explains that while he does not buy into the notion that strength comes from adversity, there needs to be a balance between helping your child and letting them figure things out for themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1221 minFor Tech’s SakeThe kids are onlineOur online spaces are being taken over – by kids! Many children as young as eight have their own devices and social media accounts, and while efforts are made to make kid-safe spaces online, that's simply not going to have the pull of the major platforms.It's a challenging world to navigate for kids, parents, and all other adults alike, so we got some help from psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor on the matter.You can follow Colman on Twitter @colnoc77 and read more about him and his work at ColmanNoctor.com.You...
2023-09-0648 min
Coffee with your Therapist PodcastColman Noctor talks about his book ”The 4-7 Zone” about how we should set realistic expecations for ourselvesHello and welcome to the Coffee with your Therapist Podcast, the podcast where we talk with people in the psychotherapy field about their careers, their work and the music they like, all in 20 minutes.
This episode we talk to Dr Colman Noctor, well known Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Lecturer and Columnist. He talks about his new Book “The 4-7 Zone” which asks us to look at why we need to be at either extreme. Colman points out that being comfortable with the middle is the healthiest and best outlook in many situations.
We talk about the im...
2023-06-2834 min
Real Health with Karl HenryWhy being average can be your superpower with Colman NoctorBeing average isn’t really something any of us strive for. In today’s world, average is almost considered to be a negative thing. Realistically though, we can’t all be the best at everything so should we feel shame or guilt for not being so? This week Karl is joined by psychotherapist Colman Noctor to discuss why being average can be a superpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-06-1523 min
In The NewsIs social media making teenagers miserable?Do teenagers today have it tougher than previous generations? In terms of how well they can develop emotionally and socially, the answer is yes, says Dr Colman Noctor, a psychotherapist who works with adolescents. He tells Irish Times journalist Jen Hogan about how the pandemic years have robbed young people of crucial opportunities for social development, driving them instead into the online world - where many pitfalls await.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2621 min
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisDr Colman Noctor Explains How You Can Become Your Own Therapist!A show regular and voice of reason, Dr. Colman Noctor joined Alison this morning to tell her all about his new book, 'The 4-7 Zone'. Colman gives readers an easy and effective way to live a balanced life - and explains how you can become your own therapist. Hit play now to hear the full conversation.
2023-04-3007 min
The Tonight ShowTuesday 7th March 2023 - Fallout after eviction ban lifted, Dublin Airport to get anti-drone equipment, How lockdown impacted child developmentCiara Doherty speaks to Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien while Claire Brock is joined by Senator Pauline O’Reilly, Mairéad Farrell TD, Wayne Stanley, Evan Cullen, Deborah Naylor, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, and Dr Colman Noctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0846 min
safefood PodcastSTART: Parenting talk about starting healthy habitsDr Colman Noctor, child psychotherapist, and Dr Aileen McGloin, safefood Director of Nutrition, talk about how a small daily change can start families on the way to a healthier life.Hosted by safefood in partnership with Libraries Ireland, this talk invited parents to ask our experts advice on setting small, realistic goals and overcoming pushback from the rest of the family.
2023-03-0740 min
safefood PodcastSTART: Parenting talk about starting healthy habitsWant to make healthy changes this year? This event invited parents to ask our experts advice on setting small, realistic goals and overcoming pushback from the rest of the family. Dr Colman Noctor, child psychotherapist, and Dr Aileen McGloin, safefood Director of Nutrition, discuss how a small daily change can start families on the way to a healthier life.
2023-02-2140 minThe Tonight Show Wednesday 19th October 2022 - Central Bank Loosen Lending Rules, Anxiety On The Rise In Primary School Kids & Winter "Twindemic" - Are We Ready?Claire Brock speaks to Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Senator Marie Sherlock, Paul Colgan, Martina Hennessy, Alan O’Reilly, Ben Finnegan, Roisín Murphy, Dr Colman Noctor, Dr Knut Moe & Roisín Nic Tighearnáin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2146 minThe Tonight ShowTuesday 6th September 2022 - Government Set Temperature Limits For Public Sector Buildings, Liz Truss Becomes UK Prime Minister & Is Online Gaming Harming Our Kids?Ciara Doherty speaks to Jennifer Whitmore TD, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Caroline Reidy, Jack Horgan Jones, David Briody, Alex Cooney, Dr Colman Noctor, Lewis Godall & Jack Reilly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-0747 minThe Tonight ShowTuesday 7th June 2022 - Cost Of Building Supplies, Leaving Cert Exams Kick Off Tomorrow & Boris Johnson Tries To Move On After Confidence Vote. Ciara Doherty speaks to Malcolm Byrne, Matt Carthy TD, Mick Clifford, Colman Noctor, Enda Brady & Lorcan Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-0846 min
A WonderCare PodcastWebwise - Screen Time and Kids!In this episode I chat with Jane Mc Garrigle from Webwise all about screen time and kids! To start us off, I ask the dreaded question, how much screen time is too much for kids? Obviously I was delighted to hear that it's not all about time spent but more about quality and variation of activities!
In addition we speak about internet safety and how to safeguard our children from any risks that may face them. The scariest fears parents have relate to grooming and predators, but bullying and harassment are fairly high up there too!
2022-05-1738 minThe Tonight ShowWednesday 05th January 2022- Schools To Reopen Despite Staffing Concerns, Avoiding “New Year, New Me” Hype, and Alcohol Prices Soar Under Minimum Unit Pricing LawsClaire Brock is joined by Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Gary Gannon TD, Professor Anthony Staines, Kieran Christie, Dr Colman Noctor, Ian O’Doherty, and Eunan McKinney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0646 min
Asking For a ParentMica Families EpisodeAfter being contacted by a member of the Mica Family Group I reached out to offer any help I could. These families have been living through a decade of uncertainty as their homes are crumbling and facing demolition due to defective blocks.
I was struck by the stories of the children who have been affected by the Mica crisis. The stories of children too anxious to sleep at night for fear of their house caving in was heart wrenching.
So I’m this episode I chat with parents, teachers and homeowners from the affected areas and try to offer an...
2021-12-011h 25Asking For a ParentBonus Episode on Children‘s SportIn this episode I speak with Ciaran Fadden about his Emerald Soccer initiative which aims to support 'football for fun' and offers an alternative to the competitive streams currently available. Given the increasing problems with over-competitive nature children's sport and media stories about recent cancelations of games due to dissent from the sidelines etc. it is timely to consider different ways in which we can encourage children to continue participation in movement and activity.
This episode discusses lots of interesting topics about trying to get as many as possible playing for as long as possible.
Keywords: Childrens Sport, Competitiveness, Sport fo...
2021-11-1732 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Shane SmithChildren's Sport Episode of the Asking for a Parent Podcast with Shane Smith
The topic of children in sport is always one that contains some element of debate. When should we introduce competition into children's sporting activities? How de we keep children participating in sport for longer? Does competition ruin sport for some? Is winning as important to children as some people think? How important is 'game time'?
All of these questions and more are addressed in this month's episode of the Asking for a Parent Podcast, where we are joined by Shane Smith, Sports Scientist, Primary School Teacher and an E...
2021-11-101h 12
The Cure PodcastPumped up kidzIn this weeks show we chat all things parenting with Colman Noctor. Colman has loads of tips and advice to share on how we can aspire to be better parents.We discuss everything from when to allow kids on devices to their participation in sport.We hope you enjoy the show.
2021-10-271h 18Asking For a ParentListeners Questions with Jen HoganThis month I am joined by Irish Times Parenting Columnist Jen Hogan to answer your questions. This month we discuss the challenges of adjusting to the new school environment and the management of anxieties that are associated with that. We also discuss the challenges of 'finding your tribe' if the school environment is not providing it. We discuss separation anxiety in younger children and ways to manage over zealous coaches in the area of childrens sport.
Keywords: Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Children's Sport, Returning to School, Friendship Issues in teenagers
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2021-10-061h 03
The Tonight ShowTuesday 5th Oct 2021- Vulture Funds, Eating Disorder Supports, Facebook Whistleblower before CongressClaire Brock is joined by Emer Higgins TD, Paul Murphy TD, Rory Hearne, Dr Colman Noctor, Harriet Parsons, and Tom Foreman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-0646 min
'To you, From me ♡'Colman NoctorThis week I have child and adolescent psychoanalyst and mental health nurse, Colmon Noctor with me. His special interest areas are mental health and technology and eating disorders.
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2021-08-0430 min
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisTeaching Kids The Importance Of Money With Dr Colman NoctorAs our kids are growing up, we are moving more and more to a cashless society with tap-and-go payments and in-app purchases.
So how can we teach them the real value of money and that we all don't have magic money trees in our gardens?
Alison on Weekend Breakfast caught up with Child Psychotherapist, Dr Colman Noctor who has recently written all about our kids cash in his Irish Examiner column.
Hit play to catch the full chat and join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast.
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2021-07-3110 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Allison Kacperski.In this weeks episode I chat with Allison about how things have been for her over the last number months.
We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing disordered eating behaviour in teenagers, supporting a young person who is experiencing suicidal ideation and how to manage when a small child is mimicking the negative actions of others.
We also discuss in detail how to help someone cope with Anxiety and provide practical tips on this topic. We also discuss the seriousness of agressive and violent bullying and how best to support...
2021-07-291h 10
Health Connect HubInterview #1 Dr. Colman NoctorIn this interview, we speak with Dr. Colman Noctor, a child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist, asking him the full 'health connect 10' set of questions. Colman offered a lot of personal reflection about himself, what he does, and some key insights and impacts from the past year-plus.
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2021-06-2937 minAsking For a ParentMinister For Children Roderic OGormanIn this episode we talk to Minister Roderic OGorman about his role as Minister for Children, Inclusivity, Diversity and Youth.
He discusses what it was like growing up in Mullhudart and his journey into politics.
He discusses the challenges of Ministerial duty in a Pandemic and discusses how the last 14 months have impacted Irish children.
He discusses the Summer of Play Initiative and his goals for the remainder of his term in office.
Keywords: young peoples, Minister for Children, lockdowns, pandemic and summer of play
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2021-06-0940 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Prof Jim LuceyIn this week's episode we speak to Prof Jim Lucey about how things have been for him over the last number months. Jim is a Prof of Psychiatry in TCD, Adult Psychiatrist and the author of the new book 'A Whole New Plan for Living'. He is also a parent of six and he fills us in on how challenging it has been with working from home over the last number of months and how he has coped.
We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing aggressive behaviour in teenagers, supporting a child w...
2021-05-261h 18Asking For a ParentYoung People’s Voices 18-25In this 3rd of three episodes we interview young adults about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them.
The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your young persons eyes.
These three episodes are edits from a series of interviews with young people who honestly and insightfully share their experiences of living in a pandemic, first year in college, social isolation, dating and much much more.
The young people also provide a report card on how the adults in...
2021-05-191h 01
Robert Cronin Coaching and CounsellingChatting to Dr. Colman Noctor/The impact of Technology and Bullying on Young people’s Mental HealthOn today’s podcast I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Colman Noctor, Colman is an assistant Professor of Mental Health and Nursing at University College Dublin and is a child and adolescent psychotherapist. Today we touch the surface to speak about The impact that Technology has on Young people’s Mental Health and their developing mind. We also discuss the impact that Bullying has on young people, how prominent it is in todays society and discuss steps that can and need to be taken by both schools and parents. Colman has a weekly column in the Iris...
2021-05-1550 min
Weekend PodcastSustainability Month SpecialIn a special edition to celebrate our Sustainability Month, Esther N McCarthy talks to comedian Bernard O'Shea and psychoanalyst Dr Colman Noctor about the 4-7 theory, being a flexitarian and how often should you wash your jeans.
2021-05-1433 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Mary O'KaneIn this weeks episode we speak to Dr Mary O Kane about how things have been for her over the last number months. Mary is a lecturer in Early Childhood studies and author of the new parenting book 'Perfectly Imperfect'. She is also a parent of three and she fills us in on how challenging it has been with the school closures, college from home and job losses over the last number of months and how she has coped.
We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing obsessional behaviour in children, supporting a ch...
2021-05-121h 16Asking For a ParentSecond Young Person's VoicesIn this second of three episodes we interview young people about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them.
The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your child lives in, through their eyes.
These three episodes are a edits from a series of interviews with young people who honestly and insightfully share their experiences of living in a pandemic, school closures, social isolation and much much more.
The children also provide a report card on how the adults in their...
2021-05-051h 22Asking For a ParentListeners Questions with Eleanor BerminghamIn this weeks episode we speak to Eleanor Bermingham about how things have been for her over the last number months. Eleanor is a single parent of two children with autism and additional educational needs and she fills us in on how challenging it has been with the school closures over the last number of months and how she has coped.
We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing bereavement in children, supporting a child with Dyspraxia and how to manage communicating those needs to the affected child. The pros and cons of...
2021-04-281h 11Asking For a ParentYoung People’s VoicesIn this first of three episodes we interview young people about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them.
The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is to better understand the world your child lives in, through their eyes.
These three episodes are a edits from a series of interviews with young people who honestly and insightfully share their experiences of living in a pandemic, school closures, social isolation and much much more.
The children also provide a report card on how the adults in...
2021-04-211h 08Asking For a ParentAnna DalyIn this episode we welcome Ireland AM’s very own Anna Daly to the podcast.
In this episode Anna talks about her experience of growing up in Dublin and her experiences of being parented. Anna talks is through her journey into broadcasting and becoming a parent.
We also discuss parenting in a pandemic solutions to social interaction problems in childhood and managing playground politics. We discuss emotional dysregulation and supporting children with emotional development.
We discuss the impact of school closures and lockdowns on children’s social and emotional development and how th...
2021-04-141h 09
The Tonight Show13th April - Minister Roderic O'Gorman, Dr Colman Noctor, Holly Cairns TD, Emer Higgins TD, Paul Kelly, Dr Nina ByrnesCiara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, the impact on children during the pandemic, and tourism industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1446 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Sarah CourtneyIn this episode we welcome Sarah Courtney Workplace Well-being Parent Coach.
In this episode we discuss solutions to childhood anxiety, social interaction problems, emotional dysregulation and supporting children with irrational fears.
We discuss the impact of school closures and lockdowns on children’s social and emotional development and how they are learning social nuance in an abnormal world.
We also discuss supporting a child with ASD to manage friendships.
Keywords: Parenting. Social development. Friendships. Resilience. ASD, Lockdown Effects.
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2021-04-071h 25Asking For a ParentSenator Lynn RuaneIn this episode we welcome Senator Lynn Ruane to the podcast. In this episode Lynn discusses growing up in Tallaght and her childhood experiences of taking drugs and getting into trouble in her early teens. She discusses how she became pregnant at 15 years old and how becoming a mother in her teens impacted her life. She describes you she became involved in the addiction services and how this was a turning point in her life.
Lynn discusses the important role her parents had in her life and trajectory. Later becoming the student union president and ending up...
2021-03-311h 01Asking For a ParentBenji BennettThis week's guest on the podcast is Benji Bennett who is the author of the Children's Literary Series 'Adam'sCloud'. These books were inspired by Benji's son Adam who tragically passed away in 2007 at the tender age of 4 years old.
In this episode Benji tells us about the experience of losing Adam and the impact that the death of a child can have on families and communities. He talks honestly about the struggles and the things that helped him and his family get through it.
We discuss the importance of loss in terms of the last year and how we can al...
2021-03-2458 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Allison KacperskiIn this week’s Listeners Questions I am joined by Allison Kasperski, who is the mother of a 4 year old and a colleague of mine in UCD. As we had no Listeners Questions Episode last week, this episode is jam packed with excellent questions and some really helpful discussions. In this episode we discuss how to support a child who is anxious and unable to sleep due to fears of catching Covid 19. Given recent high profile media stories, we discuss how to keep children safe, without overly worrying them.
We debate the pros and cons of choosing a s...
2021-03-181h 05Asking For a ParentLouise McSharryIn this episode we welcome 2FM DJ and author Louise McSharry to the podcast. In this episode Louise discusses growing up in Ireland and later moving to the USA after the death of her father. She discusses how her childhood was impacted by addiction and how at age 7 she went to live with her adoptive parents.
Louise then describes how she battled cancer in her 20s and how this impacted on her hopes of becoming a parent. She talks openly about the challenges of parenting and how being a mother to her two boys changed her outlook...
2021-03-1055 minAsking For a ParentNiall Muldoon - Ombudsman for ChildrenIn this episode we welcome The Ombudsman for Children in Ireland Niall Muldoon to the podcast. In this episode Niall discusses growing up in Donegal and later moving to the UK to fit infrastructure for piped television. He discusses how he gravitated to the world of Psychology and began working with Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse.
He then describes how he applied and was successful in securing the role of Ombudsman for Children and how he began his second term just as Covid 19 struck.
Niall speaks candidly about the impact of Covid 19, Lockdowns and School Closures...
2021-03-031h 00Asking For a ParentListeners Questions with Aoife LeeIn this episode we welcome Parent Coach Aoife Lee to answer your questions. In this episode we discuss supporting siblings of a child with additional needs and how to make them feel less forgotten about. We also discuss managing children’s relationship with technology and television and share helpful tips to regulate their use of technology. We also discuss the issues of restricting food intake and over exercising over lockdown. There’s been a lot of queries about this topic over recent weeks and we delve into this topic in this episode.
Aoife offers practical tips and advic...
2021-02-2459 minAsking For a ParentLaura O'MahoneyIn this episode we talk to comedienne, Presenter on Corks Red Fm and former member of the comedy trio CCCahoots. Laura is a mother of two small children and in this episode we discuss parenting in Lockdown. The challenges of homeschooling are also discussed. Laura is a uniquely funny person and this interview has some really useful parenting tips alongside some very entertaining humour. We discuss the importance of maintaining our ability to laugh and smile when things are so challenging just now.
This is an entertaining and insightful episode, packed with helpful tips and in...
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You OK?Take 5 for Mental Health: Supporting Children | You OK? PodcastDr Colman Noctor, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Assistant Prof at UCD, shares practical advice for how we can help children right now
2021-02-1604 minAsking For a ParentTom ClonanIn this episode we talk to Author, Columnist, Ex Army Captain, campaigner and father of a child with additional needs Dr Tom Clonan. Tom generously shares his story about how he has managed periods of extreme stress in his life by engaging in resilience, grit and determination. Being a father of children across the age ranges Tom gives us insights into the complex world of parenting across the child and adolescent phases of life and caring and campaigning for the rights of people with additional needs.
In this episode, Tom shares his experience of surviving war zones a...
2021-02-101h 15Asking For a ParentListeners Questions with Jen HoganIn this episode we talk to Irish Times Columnist and mother of 7 children Jen Hogan about being a parent during Lockdown 3. Jen generously shares her story about being a mother of 7 children across the age ranges and gives us insights into the complex world of parenting across the child and adolescent phases of life.
In this Listeners Questions episode, Jen and I discuss the questions, dilemmas and tribulations that have come into the emails this week which are very topical. We discuss the challenge of HomeSchooling, the issues around working from home. Supporting children with Covid anxiety, sup...
2021-02-031h 07Asking For a ParentScott Casson-RennieIn this episode we talk to Scott Casson-Rennie about being a same sex parent. Scott generously shares his story about growing up in Scotland as a gay man and gives us insights into the complex world of adoption and more specifically the adoption process for same sex couples. Scott is the host of the “Fostering and Adoption Podcast” and is a long time advocate for same sex parents.
In this episode, Scott discusses the dilemmas and tribulations that he and his partner experienced over the course of becoming parents and he also describes his own ways of surv...
2021-01-271h 25Asking For a ParentListeners Questions with Catherine SharkeyThis episode I am joined again by my sister Catherine Sharkey which you will remember from season one. In this episode we discuss some very topical issues like how do you manage to find space for yourself in a Lockdown. The need for 'me time' when we are living in the cabin fever type 'bubbles'. We also discuss the real pressures of juggling home schooling, parenting and working from home and how we need to prioritise the important things at the moment.
We have a really important discussion around the explanation and understanding of panic attacks and some strategies to help...
2021-01-2053 minAsking For a ParentDerval O’RourkeWe kick off this season with an interview with Irish Sporting Icon and Olympian Derval O’Rourke. In this episode Derval discusses what it was like for her growing up in Cork as an elite athlete. She gives us insights into the competitive world of elite sports and her parents approach to managing her expectations and emotional well-being.
Derval discusses the dilemma of surviving lockdowns with small children and the complexities of homeschooling and managing home and work. She also poses an interesting question about whether parents should post pictures of their children on social media.
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2021-01-131h 18Asking For a ParentBonus Christmas EpisodeIn light of the developments this week and today’s announcements, we are expecting that a challenging Christmas has just gotten quite a bit more difficult.
In response to this and to reward our loyal listeners we have decided to record an extra bonus episode that will offer some practical advice around surviving uncertainty and maintaining mental fitness through the daunting weeks ahead.
This episode focuses on exploring the 4-7 principle as a means of developing strong coping strategies to negotiate challenging times. This episode focuses on how we can engage in practical self-help strategies to m...
2020-12-2246 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Eleanor BerminghamIn this weeks episode I am joined by my sister Eleanor Bermingham. Eleanor has an interesting story to tell. As a parent of two children with Autism she has a lived experience of ASD, and her story is one of resilience, grit and perseverance.
Eleanor will help me to answer many of the questions which have come in about ASD and other different challenges. As the last episode of the series, we will recap on Series One and share the plan for season Two. And as our last episode before Christmas we will finish out with a s...
2020-12-201h 18Asking For a ParentShane SmithIn this weeks episode I am joined by Shane Smith. Shane has over 10,000 Twitter followers because he is a Dad, a sports scientist, a Primary School Teacher and an Elite Sports Coach. Shane has a wealth of professional and life experience thats spans over the last few decades and in this episode he shares his wisdom with the Asking for a Parent Podcast.
Shane has some wonderful insights into children’s sport and talks extensively about the drive for elitism, the exclusivity of some sports and the dangers of early specialisation. If you have only a v...
2020-12-1649 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Dr Malie Coyne
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...
2020-12-131h 13Asking For a ParentSusan KeoghIn this weeks episode I am joined by Newstalk’s Susan Keogh as we discuss her parenting journey. We discuss the parenting dynamics when you have one child. We discuss the concept of supporting children to be independent and resilient. We discuss the challenges of childhood friendships and the issues of potential exclusion from groups.
We also discussed the ways in which we can support young children to prepare for the world of technology and social media. Exploring how to prioritise the important internal variables and not sweat the small stuff.
Keywor...
2020-12-0951 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Aiofe LeeIn this weeks episode I am joined by Parenting support founder Aoife Lee to help answer all your questions. In this episode we talk about the preparation for a Covid Christmas.
We also discuss many topics including how to manage toddler tantrums and misbehaviour. We talk about Childhood anxiety and supporting children through friendships when betrayal and disrespect is evident. Alongside a discussion about keeping a child with learning needs engaged in school.
We talk about ways to challenge Negative Automatic Thinking, the importance of self esteem when it comes to rela...
2020-12-0648 minAsking For a ParentSarah CareyIn 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...
2020-12-0254 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Mark SmythIn this weeks episode I am joined by PSI President Mark Smyth. In this episode we discuss many topics including parenting in a pandemic. The mental health impact of Covid 19. Utilising discipline with small children. Supporting a child with Selective Mutism. Supporting teens to have better relationships with technology. The stress of homework and workload.
Understanding behaviour from the perspective of the child. Trying to support children after an incident of extended family fallout. The parenting challenge of raising boys who engage in overly boisterous play and mastering the feelings of being cooked up at ho...
2020-11-291h 02Asking For a ParentLaura WoodsIn this weeks episode I am joined by Ireland AM’s lovely Laura Woods. In this episode we discuss many topics including Laura’s experience of growing up as an only child. She also discusses the parenting challenge of raising boys and mastering the balance between being fair and equal but also acknowledging their individuality when they earn reward or sanction. We also discuss the challenges of managing children of different ages when it comes to video games and different activities.
We also discuss the balancing act of scheduling extra curricular activities for children and knowi...
2020-11-2546 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Catherine SharkeyIn this weeks listeners questions episode I am joined by my sister Catherine Sharkey where we discuss many topics that have been sent into the Asking for a Parent Podcast. We discuss the challenges of parenting teens who have become vampires over lockdown, sleeping all day and awake all night. We answer an interesting question about managing the role of step-parent.
We explore what to do to manage an overly attached 4 yr old who’s struggling in lockdown. We explain how tummy pains can be used as a means of trying to get out of going to sch...
2020-11-2245 minAsking For a ParentShay ByrneIn 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...
2020-11-1845 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Miriam Kenny about ASDThe volume of questions we have received about parenting challenges that involve children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) has been considerable. In light of this, we have decided to stockpile the themes of these questions and dedicate this episode to this topic. Given the complexity of ASD, I decided to ask an expert guest to join me to discuss the issues. Miriam Kenny is the parent of a child with Autism, and she set up the “Involve Autism” organisation which campaigns for educational provision for children with ASD.
In this episode we discuss the challenges for par...
2020-11-1557 minAsking For a ParentMairead RonanIn this episode Mairead and I talk about coping as a parent through the pandemic and Lockdown 2. We go on to discuss how our experience of being parented has an impact on how we become parents ourselves. Mairead discusses the challenge of raising children with long age gaps between them, and wonders about the different parenting approaches to boys and girls, sons and daughters.
We discuss the challenge of deciding when and how we introduce our early teen to technology and social media. We discuss the strengths and risks of introducing technology too early or to...
2020-11-1148 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Petrina TigheIn this episode Petrina Tighe and I answer the questions submitted by listeners. We talk about coping as a parent of teenagers through the pandemic and the importance of cutting them some slack. We answer questions about managing sibling rivalry and supporting healthy sibling relationships when sharing and compromise is difficult.
We also have an interesting discussion about responding to parental separation where the one parent is attempting to alienate the other.
Following on from our episode with Alison Curtis, who spoke really candidly about losing both of her parents in her...
2020-11-0842 minAsking For a ParentAlison CurtisIn 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 b...
2020-11-0447 minAsking For a ParentListeners Questions with Tamara NolanIn this episode Tamara Nolan and I answer the Listeners Questions that have come in since the last episode. Topics such as managing Covid related Anxiety, (particularly with small children who develop anxiety around attending school and being away from parents). We also discuss the contemporary issue of parenting ‘vampires’, i.e. young adults who stay up all night and sleep all day. We discuss the challenges of managing the attention economy when you have a child with chronic illness and the concept of parental guilt. The complexities of adolescent friendships are also discussed alongside protecting teenagers self worth. The...
2020-11-011h 02Asking For a ParentKaren KosterIn this episode I chat with Ireland Am’s Karen Koster about managing Covid 19 Lockdown with small children. She discusses the challenges of managing the attention economy when you have 3 children under 7 years old. We also discussed parental guilt, managing our own responses, the myth of the robotic parent, the task of regulating children’s emotion, the difference between banter and bullying, when horse play gets out of hand and the importance of language and the 4-7 Principle. Karen talks openly about becoming a working mother, maintaining individual identity and keeping the fun in family relationships.
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The Work Well PodcastParenting During a Pandemic - Dr Colman NoctorThe Work Well Podcast focuses on the development of healthy work environments, that is why today we want to take a closer look at the implications this pandemic has brought on our work and family lives. How does working from home impact our family dynamics, and how are our children coping with isolation?
We are joined by Dr Colman Noctor, an acting physician at St Patrick's Mental Health Hospital, to discuss the impact of social isolation over our well being and our children's well being.
While working in the adolescent unit, Dr Noctor noticed the...
2020-05-2238 min
Between The Lines With Andrea GilliganImpact of Covid-19 on Younger PeopleOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a number of experts to discuss how the current Covid-19 crisis is impacting the lives of younger people in Ireland.
Together they discuss how the Covid-19 crisis has affected young people in terms of how they are dealing with the implementation of social distancing, the fears they might have, the disruption to their education, and the increased pressures being felt by families across the country.
Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
John Walshe, Education journalist with Independent News and Media & former advisor to Ruairi Quinn when he was Education M...
2020-04-1746 minYou OK?Ep 6: Supporting teenagers through social distancing | You OK? PodcastDr. Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist at St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, shares practical advice for how we can help to support teenagers struggling with social distancing and feeling frustrated that so many of their hard won freedoms are now restricted, albeit for very good reasons.
2020-04-0900 minYou OK?Ep 3: How to support children in their loss | You OK? PodcastDr. Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist at St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, shares practical advice for how we can help our children to process the sense of loss that they are no doubt feeling during this crisis.
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Between The Lines With Andrea GilliganScreen Time and Internet SafetyOn this week's 'Between the Lines' programme, Andrea is joined by a panel of experts to discuss children and screen-time.
Together they discuss if the amount of time a child spends using electronic devices - whether they are watching TV, playing video-games or using the Internet or social media - is directly related to increasing levels of anxiety in children.
They also look into how much internet use or screen-time impacts in their child's development and what parents can do to regulate children's screen time to find a healthy balance.
Colman Noctor, Child and adolescent psychotherapist at St Patrick’s Me...
2020-02-0748 min
Mental Health Ireland's Podcast SeriesFamily life and technology with Dr Colman NoctorIn this episode, we’re joined by child and adolescent psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor to talk about the effects of modern technology on a child’s development, family life, and our mental health. We look at whether technology is making our kids more anxious, tackling phone addiction, and how parents can manage technology use in the home.
If you have been affected by the contents of this podcast episode, please contact the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123, or see the list of youth mental health support services here: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/supports-for-young-people.html
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