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Parentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingBe Cyber Safe NI Takeover: Ep 3 - Side by SideIn the final episode of the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover, young people and adults come together to look ahead — exploring how families can navigate the digital world side by side with trust, understanding, and openness.Hosted by Maria, this episode features honest reflections from Matylda, Theo, Ethan, and Darragh, alongside youth worker Paula, who has supported the group throughout the project. Together, they unpack the reality that parents and young people often live in very different digital worlds — and why closing that gap matters more than ever...
2025-12-1716 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingBe Cyber Safe NI Takeover: Ep 2 – Boundaries & TrustIn Episode 2 of the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover, the youth advisory group continues their honest conversation about what life online really looks like — this time focusing on something every family has to navigate: boundaries and trust.Hosted again by Maria (15, Portadown), this episode features real discussions from Matylda, Theo, Ethan, Darragh, and youth worker Paula. Together, they explore what healthy online boundaries actually feel like from a young person’s perspective, and how parents can keep children safe without feeling overly strict or intrusive.The...
2025-12-0915 min
The School Can't Experience#37 - Home Education for Neurodivergent Kids with Pav & Heidi from the Home Education NetworkIn this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Pavlina McMaster and Heidi Ryan from the Home Education Network (HEN) to discuss the challenges and benefits of home education for neurodivergent children & young people.Pavlina and Heidi share their personal experiences, highlighting how home education caters to the unique needs of these children, fosters motivation, and supports mental health. The conversation also touches on the initial fears parents might have, the organic learning process, and the critical importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Both parents of y...
2025-10-2742 min
The School Can't Experience#36 - Happiness First Education with Hugh Viney, Minerva Virtual AcademyIn this episode, host Leisa Reichelt speaks with Hugh Viney, CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), the UK’s fastest growing school that specifically caters to kids whose needs are not met by the mainstream school system.MVA's unique model centers on a 'happiness first' ethos, providing a blend of self-directed online learning, live lessons, mentoring, and community activities. Hugh explains how MVA caters to diverse student needs, including those facing mental health challenges and neurodivergent learners, creating an educational environment where happiness and well-being are prioritized. The conversation also touches upon the challenges and opp...
2025-10-2045 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingBe Cyber Safe NI Takeover: Ep 1 – Speaking UpThis episode launches the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover — a special three-part youth-led mini-series produced by Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) in partnership with the NSPCC.Be Cyber Safe NI is a new advisory group of young people, aged 13–17, from across Northern Ireland. Working with CiNI and NSPCC, they explore issues like online privacy, harmful content, AI, and mental health, and share their views directly with parents, policymakers, and professionals.Through this takeover series, the group takes over the Parentline NI Podcast feed to share what life online really look...
2025-10-2016 min
The School Can't Experience#35 - Unschooling Ourselves with Esther JonesIn this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Esther Jones, a UK-based parent and unschooling advocate and author of The Parent's Handbook to Unschooling Yourself. Esther shares her personal journey of unschooling her three children and the principles behind the philosophy. We explore how parents can inadvertently present the biggest challenges to unschooling success, the importance of self-compassion, and how to foster an individualised, supportive and engaging learning environment. Discover practical advice and insights on transitioning from traditional schooling to an unschooling approach, and learn about the significance of...
2025-10-1346 min
Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om PodcastParenting and the Nervous System: How to Stay Regulated and ConnectedIf you’ve ever felt snappy, overwhelmed, anxious—or totally shut down—this episode is for you.Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most important (but often overlooked) parts of parenting: the nervous system. When you understand how your nervous system works, you unlock the power to pause, soften, and connect—with yourself and your child.🌬 In this episode, you’ll learn:💜What the nervous system is and how it affects parenting💜The difference between the sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) states💜How emotions are contagious—and what that means for your child’s reg...
2025-10-1316 min
The School Can't Experience#34 - NeuroWild’s Em Hammond on the problem with ‘Just Have a Go’Em Hammond of Neurowild joins us for this special episode. Em, a speech therapist and illustrator, emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent children, particularly in educational settings. We talk through Em’s resource called ‘Reasons Why Autistic Kids May Not Be OK With ‘Having a Go’ and why this request can be ableist, dismissive of our kids experience and ultimately traumatising. Em highlights the importance of validating children's experiences and asking them about the best ways we can offer them support that actually helps.. 00:00 Welcome to the School Can't Experience Podcast00:26 Introducing...
2025-10-0641 min
Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om PodcastBreathwork, Simplicity, and Authentic Motherhood with Shelby TrevillianIn this nourishing conversation, Rachel sits down with Shelby Trevillian—breathwork practitioner, yoga teacher, women’s circle facilitator, and mother of three—to explore what it means to live and parent with authenticity, softness, and intention.Shelby shares her journey into breathwork and yoga, how daily rituals anchor her in motherhood, and why creating spaciousness and choosing simplicity can shift how we experience family life. With her empowering birth story, reflections on joy, and practical wisdom, this episode is a reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to be rushed; it can be rooted, slow, and deeply connected.She...
2025-09-291h 15
The School Can't Experience#31 - Insights from the Australian Network for School Attendance ConferenceIn this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt discusses the recent Australian Network for School Attendance Conference with Tiffany Westphal and Louise Rogers from School Can't Australia. They share valuable insights and highlights from the event, discussing various topics such as the impact of stressors on student attendance, the importance of lived experience in shaping policies, and the complexities surrounding school attendance difficulties. They explore the terminology used to describe school attendance issues, how schools can use imputed diagnosis to access NCCD funding, and gaps in the perspectives of students, educators, an...
2025-09-1542 min
Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om PodcastBreathwork for Mums: How to Find Calm in the Chaos of ParentingIn today’s episode of The Shine Om Podcast, we explore one of the most powerful, underrated self-regulation tools available to us in any moment: the breath.As parents, we are often carrying so much—physically, emotionally, energetically. And in the overstimulation of motherhood, it’s easy to forget that peace can begin with something as simple as an inhale.In this short and supportive episode, I guide you through:💜 Why the breath is the fastest way to calm your nervous system💜 Three easy breathwork tools you can use in everyday moments💜 How to use the breath...
2025-09-1512 min
Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om PodcastAuthentic Motherhood, Nervous System Care, and Repair with Natalie OlsonIn this grounded and honest conversation, Rachel sits down with Natalie Olson, mama of three and coach for mothers, to explore what it really looks like to love your kids while not always loving motherhood. Natalie shares her turning point, the inner work that followed, and how parts work, somatic tools, and compassionate self-leadership can transform daily triggers into moments of clarity and connection.Together, we discuss the myth of the “calm mum,” why repair is a generational shift, and how to cultivate your capacity (not perfection) so you can hold boundaries with love, rage, and...
2025-09-081h 04
Little Steps, Big Futures:The PodcastHolding Space for RecoveryIn this heartfelt episode, Aoife and Jenny sit down to reflect on the emotional journey that follows birth, the part we don’t always talk about. Aoife opens up about her two very different birth experiences, sharing the raw and real emotions that came with each — the joy, the grief, the guilt, and the healing.Together, they explore how recovery is about so much more than stitches and sleep. It’s about the quiet moments when you question everything, the invisible weight mothers carry, and the strength it takes to ask for help. Whether you’ve walked this roa...
2025-06-2533 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingSmartphones & Childhood — Striking the BalanceSmartphones are becoming part of children’s lives earlier than ever — and for many parents, it’s not an easy decision to make. From staying in touch to keeping up with peers, there’s a lot to weigh up when thinking about the right time to hand over a phone.In this episode of the Parentline Podcast, we explore how families and schools are navigating these decisions — and what support is out there for parents trying to find the right balance between connection and protection.You’ll hear from three guests with unique perspe...
2025-06-1844 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingSupporting Neurodiverse Children Through Life’s Big TransitionsIn this deeply insightful episode of the Parentline podcast, host Kerry McLean is joined by Tanya Strowger, a mother of three and counsellor at Jigsaw Community Counselling Centre, and Rebecca McCullough from Eden Consultancy NI. Together, they explore what it’s like to support neurodiverse children—particularly autistic children—through life’s big transitions, including school changes, holidays, family events, and everyday routines.Tanya shares the powerful story of her son Silas, his early signs of autism, the diagnostic journey, and how their family has adapted...
2025-04-3043 min
Cork TodayParentline 14 April 2024A letter from a parent was sent in last week, Parentline chats to us on it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1415 minCork TodayCorkToday 22 January 2025Politicians return to Leinster House tomorrow as the new Government sets to get underway, we have the latest from Kildare Street as the Dail is suspended twice Status Red Weather Warning for Cork this FridayIrish workers may face a year-long wait to receive a British pension top-up - we find out more tomorrow for those who worked in the UK and are entitled to a UK pensionParents turn to the National helpline - Parentline - as child exposure to online adult content rises, Parentline join Patricia on the show tomorrowVinyl is making a comeback - we hear more from a...
2025-01-221h 44Parentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingSupporting Parents and Carers in NI: Kerry chats to the Parentline TeamIn this special episode, Kerry chats to three of the Parentline NI team - Kathy, Roisin and Julie. This episode focuses on the core ethos of the Parentline service.They discuss the importance of connection with callers, and the teams' aim to provide a listening ear, and non judgemental support to parents and carers.Callers can use the service for any stage of parenting, from babies and toddlers, teenagers and even older children - we never stop being parents.They discuss issues that come up from parents and carers - mental health, neurodiversity...
2024-12-1938 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingManaging Anxiety Based School Avoidance - from the voices of Parents and ProfessionalsAt Parentline, we are experiencing a large number of calls from parents and carers who are struggling with the issue of Anxiety Based School avoidance. Many of these parents feel like they are the only ones going through it, which is so far from the truth. In this very special episode of the Parentline NI Podcast we share some of the stories and experiences from parents, and shine a light on this issue.Our host Kerry McLean chats to Courtney, Lyndsey and Fiona, as well as Elaine from Strive NI in this episode.
2024-09-2647 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingEmpowering Parents: Navigating Dyslexia with Confidence and CompassionKate McKeown and Sarah Carvell chat to Kerry McLean about their experiences with dyslexia - they discuss their barriers to support, trusting their own judgements around their childrens' needs, and navigating a path for a better outcome. If you would like to talk to Parentline about dyslexia, or about any other parenting matter, you can call us on 0808 8020 400.
2024-07-2949 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingParenting through...our experiences with ADHDThis episode, Kerry talks to two guests, Bronagh Donnelly and Mary Jordan. Bronagh's son has ADHD, and she also works for an ADHD support service. Mary has ADHD herself, and so do both of her children.Our guests candidly share their stories of parenting children with ADHD and their journey through getting the right support, understanding ADHD and their overall mindset about it. Their stories are uplifting and inspiring as we hear how their children thrived in areas like sport and creative subjects. They discuss navigating the school system, and educational support and perceived le...
2024-02-0656 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingRediscovering the Magic of Christmas on a BudgetThis episode, Kerry chats to two local parents, Barbara and Katrina, who share their views on how to rediscover the magic of Christmas, on a budget! They discuss their own, personal family traditions, and revisit what really matters at Christmas. The Cost of Living Crisis is affecting the vast majority of us, so why should we put unnecessarily pressures on ourselves and our family to keep up with everything we see others doing on social media?The 'picture perfect' Christmas may look inviting, but how 'real' is it? Is it worth getting into debt for?
2023-12-1237 minParentline NI - Your Guide to ParentingBreastfeeding - Making it work for you and your babyBreastfeeding counsellor Katy Lynn chats to Kerry about the emotive topic of breastfeeding. They talk about some of the amazing qualities of breastmilk, the joys of breastfeeding and discuss awareness around the difficulties experienced when starting to breastfeed. They key message here is the lack of support for mums who are starting to breastfeed, that can often lead them to stop sooner than planned. We've included some signposting information below. It is advised that the first port of call here in Northern Ireland would be a Community Midwife. Health Visitors should be able to supply information of loc...
2023-11-2753 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#50 - Parenting through Vision Impairment and Sight LossKerry talks to Hannah Conroy, mum to Ben, age 9, who has vision impairment. Hannah describes how she navigated getting support in place for Ben, as well as talking about his resilience and positivity! She also describes how much she values the support she gets from RNIB and Angel Eyes, and talks about the challenges of having child with a disability. https://www.rnib.org.uk/https://www.angeleyesni.org/
2023-11-0126 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#49 - Parenting through Meningitis and resulting disabilitiesThis episode Kerry talks to Sorina and Cosmin, parents of 8 year old Ezra. Ezra became ill at 14 months and is a below the knee double amputee. He also lost fingers on his right hand. Kerry discusses how Sorina and Cosmin coped, and are still coping, as well as Ezra's resilience and determination in progressing into a very active boy who loves school and lives a full life.
2023-09-0629 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#48 - Parenting through...having a child with a lifelong conditionKerry McLean talks to Chris and Rebecca, who each have a son with a rare genetic condition, called PKU.They courageously discuss how it affects their lives, and the wider family circle. They explain the experience of being told the diagnosis, and how they coped and moved forward from there. This episode focuses on the feelings and challenges around having a child with a lifelong condition, and how the support from those in similar situations can help make things more manageable. We greatly appreciate Chris and Rebecca taking part in the Parentline podcast. ht...
2023-07-2735 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#47 - Parenting through Teen PregnancyTeen Pregnancy - somemthing that is usually unplanned and unexpected, by both parents and their teenagers!Katrina, a teen mum with a newborn, and Paula, a former teen mum whose daughter is now in her 20's, chat about their experiences with Kerry McLean. They share challenges and shifts in their lifestyle, as well as what they have gained and their outlook on life.
2023-06-2130 min
Brand New Little PeopleEpisode 5: Infant mental healthIt's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week! But what is infant mental health and what can you do to support strong infant mental health?
In this episode Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner) dives in to the continuum of infant mental health, and explores what it is, the importance of secure caregiver attachment, how to tell if your baby has strong mental health, what you can do to boost infant mental health, and what research says about the link between sleep and mental health during childhood.
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2023-06-1116 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#46 - Parenting through Bereavement and GriefThis episode shares the experience of Michaela, who lost her mother just six weeks after the birth of her first baby, all during the peak of Covid 19. Kerry and Michaela discuss how she coped with this tragic loss, during such a significant and intense period of her life. They share some similar experiences, and the message that despite how difficult life can be, if we reach out, it can make us feel so much less alone. Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2023-05-3042 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#45 - Parenting through Childcare Costs - with Melted Parents NIThis episode is the second of our 'Parenting through...' series. Kerry talks to Casey and Becca, the recent founders of Melted Parents NI - their aim is to share the human stories behind the childcare crisis and it's impact on our society. They discuss the impact of childcare costs on whether parents (mainly women) are willing and/or able to return to work after having a baby. In addition, they talk about childcare being more than just someone looking after your child, and how nurturing a place nurseries can be. Check out their Instagram after this ep...
2023-05-0232 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#44 - Discussing Emotional Literacy - being emotionally aware for our childrenThe thought of our children or our young people going through emotional pain and hurt is horrible. As parents or carers, we want them to have a perfect, stress-free, pain-free life. But of course, that's not possible for anyone. And sometimes that pain and hurt can lead to them having thoughts of self-harm, or worse still, thoughts of suicide.Kerry McLean talks to Connor McCafferty of Zest NI - Healing the Hurt, on how our own emotional literacy can help us provide the right kind of support to our children. http://www.zestni.org/Re...
2023-03-2336 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#43 - Parenting through Eating Disorders - Laurence's StoryIn this episode, Pam Nugent, co-founder of The Laurence Trust, tells her story about the loss of her son, Laurence, to an eating disorder. For #eatingdisorderawarenessweek2023, there is a focus on men, and how eating disorders, contrary to popular belief, affect men as well as women.Pam shares the heartbreaking story of Laurence's eating disorder, and her motivation for founding The Laurence Trust; a safe and compassionate space for men and their loved ones to find support, so that tragedies like this one can be avoided. https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/F...
2023-02-2836 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#42 - Autism Next Steps - Kerry and Rebecca chat autism pre and post diagnosisIn this episode we were delighted to have Rebecca from Eden Consultancy back with us to chat more about autism. Kerry and Rebecca chat about next steps after diagnosis, as well as discussing stigmas and dated views. Rebecca gives some excellent tried and tested techniques as well as advice for parents and carers to try involving the whole family in using a consistent approach for their children. They also chat about normalising a diagnosis - it does not change your child and is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. If you would like to talk one of o...
2023-01-1446 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#41 - Healing the Wounds of the Past - how Childhood Trauma impacts our Parenting. Kerry McLean chats to Lisa CherryLisa and Kerry chat about the impact of childhood trauma on the person we become, and in turn our own parenting styles. They discuss the vocabulary we need to talk about trauma and it's impact on our mental health. They also discuss self care, and how empathy and compassion can make such a positive difference to those carrying the weight of trauma. Lisa discusses how having those conversations about the legacy of trauma, don't always make things better, but that addressing things can lead to valuable learnings and realisations. Lisa Cherry is an author, researcher and leading...
2022-11-0844 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#40 - Bringing Dads together through Parenthood, with Col Bignell of DadBodsThis episode, Kerry talks to Col Bignell, founder of DadBods - a group for dads to get together and connect through what it's like to be a dad!Every Sunday they get together in a new outdoor location for a walk and a chat - and bring their babies and toddlers of course!Col explains what it has done for him as a parent, as he feels he can connect with the other dads about how much of a life changing event parenthood is.If you'd like to get in touch with Col, find him...
2022-10-1924 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#39 - How to be a Mindful Parent, with Patrick McIlweePatrick McIlwee, from New Ways NI - Tailored Mindset Coaching, chats to Kerry McLean about ways to use mindfulness in our parenting, both for ourselves and for our children. Resources:https://5lovelanguages.com/https://www.facebook.com/NewWaysNI/
2022-09-2246 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#38 - "How Do We Build Resilience In Ourselves And Our Children?" with Ed SiplerEd Sipler, a Health Development Specialist in the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust, talks to Kerry McLean about building resilience in ourselves and our children. It's been a tough few years for us all, and with the current cost of living challenges, we have all had a lot to cope with and try to overcome. Ed talks about resilience in this episode, and how it's more effective to build our own resilience first, before modelling it to our children. Ed talks about his own family, and his twin granddaughters, giving us an insight on the...
2022-08-2325 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#37 - Parenting in a Digital World...Keeping Our Children Safe Online with Wayne DennerThis episode, Kerry chats to Wayne Denner, an online reputation and safety expert, who has spent decades in the digital space teaching people of all ages to protect themselves online, take control of technology and maximise the opportunities it can offer.They discuss safeguarding in the online world; something that is becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives. As parents we know the world is a very different place to the one we grew up in, and our heads can sometimes be filled with questions, worries or fears about how we can keep our children safe online. W...
2022-08-0247 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#36 - Anxiety Based School Avoidance, with Strive NIFollowing our popular workshop delivered together with Elaine McCrisken from Strive NI, Elaine joins us on the podcast to chat about Anxiety Based School Avoidance. Listen in as Kerry chats to Elaine and explores reasons why a child or young person may be finding it difficult to attend school. As well as discussing practical strategies for parents/carers to support children to return more willingly to the school environment.We hope you enjoy the conversation, share with friends and family and let us know what you think.Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, o...
2022-06-3039 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#35 - ADHD, the facts and more…Following our recent workshop series delivered together with Rebecca McCullough from Eden Consultancy, Rebecca is back to talk to us again about ADHD.ADHD is one of the most common, yet most misunderstood conditions amongst children and young people. In this podcast we will look into what ADHD actually is, talk about the myths surrounding ADHD, the challenges of ADHD and how to support a child or young person with ADHD through various strategies. We hope you enjoy the conversation, share with friends and family and let us know what you think.Remember P...
2022-06-1647 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#34 - Sustaining Healthy RelationshipsParenting/caring for children is both a joy and a challenge and can often have big impact on our relationships with those around us. Life is full of ups and downs and conflict is normal within all relationships, it is how conflict is handled which can impact our children most both now and long term. Listen in as Kerry chats to Kellie from Relate NI all about their new programme, ‘Sustaining Healthy Relationships’. These sessions look at developing skills and tools to manage the rough & tumble that can appear in any relationship; including couple...
2022-05-3133 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#33 - Autism, the facts and more… Part 2Our Parent Workshops looking at Autism have been hugely popular with parents and carers and these sessions have proved really supportive so far. We have had huge demand for these and places filled quickly, so we are delighted to have had the chance to record this follow-up podcast with Rebecca from Eden Consultancy to share with you. Kerry chats to Rebecca McCullough all about Autism; what is it, how might it present, what can we learn and how can we support our children. We hope you enjoy the conversation, share with friends and fam...
2022-05-1345 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#32 - The Changing Face of Family – Raising Kids in the 2020’s. PART 2: LesleyWe continue our series exploring and listening to the diversity of family units across Northern Ireland. Today Kerry chats to Lesley, a kinship carer. Listen in to hear all about what a kinship carer is, how Lesley came to be a kinship carer and her parenting experience in this role. Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2022-04-2839 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#31 - Autism, the facts and more… Part 1Our Parent Workshops looking at Autism have been hugely popular with parents and carers and these sessions have proved really supportive so far. We have had huge demand for these and places filled quickly, so we are delighted to have had the chance to record this podcast with Rebecca from Eden Consultancy to share with you. Kerry chats to Rebecca McCullough all about Autism; what is it, how might it present, what can we learn and how can we support our children. We hope you enjoy the conversation, share with friends and family and...
2022-03-3036 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#30 - The Changing Face of Family – Raising Kids in the 2020’s. PART 1: GeorgeTraditionally families have been viewed as mum, dad & 2.4 children. But society is thankfully moving forward. Single parents, unmarried mothers and fathers as well as separated and divorced parents are now accepted as the norm. We may still have a long way to go in Northern Ireland with equality, no less so in truly accepting and including LGBTQI+ parents as the ‘norm’.In this new series of podcasts we aim to normalise and celebrate the diversity of families in Northern Ireland.First up is George who raises his teenagers with his husband. Join the Kerry and Georg...
2022-02-0832 min
Parenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Parentline - Aaliyah and Kim | #10Aaliyah and Kim Harper sit down to wrap up this season of the podcast and reflect on some of the things that they have learned from the guests this season.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @parentlineqldnt
Facebook - @ParentlineQLDNT
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of the year. Find out more at parentline.com.au or call 1300 30 1300.
If you are outside of Queensland or Northern Territory, find out how to access Parentline in your state at...
2022-01-3117 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in Cyberspace | The Beacon App - Bec and Karen | #9Aaliyah catches up with Bec and Karen from the Beacon App and asks them some of the big questions like “When is my child ready for social media?” and “How much screen time is okay for my child?”
Links from the episode:
Bec’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/bec-nguyen-92990198
Karen’s LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/karenforde1
Find out more about Beacon here beaconapp.org.au or contact the Beacon App team via email - beacon@telehthonkids.org.au
Download The Beacon App from your device’s app store.
Parents and...
2022-01-3135 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Youth Law Australia - Inez | #8Aaliyah chats to Inez, a Senior Solicitor with Youth Law Australia, all about the laws in Australia relating to cyberbullying, their ever-changing nature and the practical & legal pathways that can be followed when young people are impacted by cyberbullying.
Links from the episode:
YLA website - yla.org.au/
YLA Get Help Now form - gethelp.yla.org.au/details
Facebook - @youthlawaustralia
Instagram - @youthlawaustralia
Twitter - @youthlawaus
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of t...
2022-01-3132 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Kids Helpline @ School - Steph | #7Aaliyah catches up with Steph, a Kids Helpline @ School Facilitator, to talk about specific strategies that you and your children can use in response to cyberbullying, being an online upstander and our digital footprints.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @kidshelplineau
Facebook - @KidsHelpline
Learn more about the Kids Helpline @ School programs here kidshelpline.com.au/schools/kids-helpline-school
Read more about the 4S approach here kidshelpline.com.au/cyberbullying
You can access free resources about teaching your child to be an upstander here kidshelpline.com.au/schools/bullying-resources
2022-01-3147 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Office of the eSafety Commissioner - Gillian | #6Aaliyah is joined by the manager of the eSafety Cyberbullying Complaints scheme, Gillian, to talk about what eSafety does, how they can support you and your children and how to report cyberbullying.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @esafetyoffice
Facebook - @eSafetyOffice
Check out the eSafety Guide to learn more about different apps and platforms here esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide
Learn more about reporting cyberbullying, image based abuse and illegal & harmful content to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner here esafety.go...
2022-01-3133 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Kids Helpline - Archie | #5Aaliyah chats with Kids Helpline Counsellor, Archie, all about the signs that you might notice if your child or young person is experiencing cyberbullying, some of the potential long-term impacts of those experiences and the importance of having a safety team of trusted adults to them (and you!).
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @kidshelplineau
Facebook - @KidsHelpline
Help your child make a safety team of trusted adults that they can talk to: facebook.com/ParentlineQLDNT/photos/pcb.2750700175221764/2750699225221859/
Learn more about unsafe secrets here kidshelpline.com.au/unsafe-secrets
Parents...
2022-01-3143 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | yourtown Youth Participation - Fern | #4Aaliyah chats with Fern, an active participant in yourtown’s Youth Participation program, about their personal experiences with bullying and cyberbullying as a young person, what they’ve learned from those experiences and what they wish their parents and trusted adults in their life knew at the time.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @kidshelplineau
Facebook - @KidsHelpline
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of the year. Find out more at parentline.com.au or call 1300 30 1300.
If you...
2022-01-311h 00Parenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Dr Marilyn Campbell | #3
Aaliyah sits down with Dr Marilyn Campbell, a professor at the Queensland University of Technology, registered teacher and registered psychologist, to discuss some of her research into why children and young people don’t share experiences of bullying and cyberbullying with adults.
Links from the episode:
Twitter - @profmacampbell
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of the year. Find out more at parentline.com.au or call 1300 30 1300.
If you are outside of Queensland or Northern Territory, find ou...
2022-01-3132 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Parentline - Chantelle | #2Aaliyah talks to Parentline Counsellor, Chantelle, about how to talk to your kids about cyberbullying and the importance of being kind to yourself as a parent.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @parentlineqldnt
Facebook - @ParentlineQLDNT
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of the year. Find out more at parentline.com.au or call 1300 30 1300.
If you are outside of Queensland or Northern Territory, find out how to access Parentline in your state at parentline.com.au...
2022-01-3144 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in…Cyberspace | Vanessa Amorosi | #1
Aaliyah catches up with singer, Vanessa Amorosi, to talk about how things in the online world are not always real and how Vanessa deals with negativity in cyberspace.
Links from the episode:
Instagram - @vanessaamorosi
Parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory can access virtual counselling support from 8am to 10pm every day of the year. Find out more at parentline.com.au or call 1300 30 1300.
If you are outside of Queensland or Northern Territory, find out how to access Parentline in your state at parentline.com.au/other-support-services
2022-01-3129 minParenting in CyberspaceParenting in Cyberspace-TrailerParenting in…Cyberspace is A Parentline Podcast proudly brought to you by Parentline and the Queensland Government.
According to the eSafety Commissioner, approximately 1 in 5 young people will experience cyberbullying. Over 50% will seek support from their parents or carers.1
This season we will delve into some of the ways that you can support young people’s online wellbeing, with a focus on cyberbullying.
Each episode your host, Aaliyah Talukdar will be joined by a new guest or expert to share tip,s tricks and links to resources to help support you and your you...
2022-01-3102 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#29 - Talking Tricky Topics with TeensParenting teenagers certainly brings its challenges and can have parents questioning themselves day in day out! Following our popular workshop ‘Talking Tricky Topics with my Teen ’ Kerry is joined by Sara an Education Worker with Common Youth. Sara chats with Kerry all about supporting our teenagers through those tricky conversations and subjects we sometimes shy away from. We hope you enjoy the conversation and share with those with teens at home! Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2022-01-1829 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#28 - Communicating and Connecting with TeensParenting teenagers certainly brings its challenges and can have parents questioning themselves day in day out! Following our popular workshop ‘Communicating with my Teen’ Kerry is joined by Ciaran, a social worker and father to twin boys who has survived parenting through the teenage years!! We hope you enjoy the conversation and share with those with teens at home! Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2022-01-0536 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#27 - Experiences of Christmas growing up in another faithIt’s that time of year again, Christmas! Twinkly lights, Santa trips, presents to wrap and cards to write! You might say, Christmas is all around! So what might it be like to grow up in a largely Christian society like Northern Ireland as a person of another faith and exposed to all the Christmas hype? In this episode Kerry chats to Bellal Yaqub, about his experiences as a Muslim at Christmas both as a child and now a parent. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Remember Parentline are here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer...
2021-12-2325 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#26 - Navigating First Year in Post PrimaryAs the Christmas break approaches, so ends the first few months in ‘Big School’ for those children who have transferred to post primary this year. Those initial nerves may have eased but at Parentline NI we know that this first year can continue to throw up challenges along the way. As we all know this is the third academic year for our children to be faced with Covid restrictions and for children entering a new school with all that brings it can certainly be an anxious time. Kerry chats with Toni and Anna who work with children and t...
2021-11-2642 min
UNSW PsyCastHumans of PsychSoc 7: Mental Wellbeing during LockdownWe hope you enjoyed listening to our PsyCast 7 on Mental Health and Wellbeing during Lockdown by Minh Tran, Akif Kazi and Helen Gu from UNSW Psychology Society 2021!We are currently living in unusual and uncertain times so if you are experiencing any feelings of distress, need help, or require any mental health resources, please don't hesitate to reach out, there is always someone who is willing to listen and help you: https://mhaustralia.org/need-help Lifeline24 hour telephone counselling service. Phone: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 13 11 14 6pm - midnight AEST. www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue...
2021-09-2729 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#25 - Approaching Challenges at SchoolIn this episode we talk about back to school and all that brings. For some children and their parents school life can bring with it a whole set of challenges.Kerry chats with one of our Parent Support Workers, Kathy, talking all about some of the tricky issues faced at school including: anxiety, bullying, homework stress, communication with school. Have a listen and let us know what you think!Remember, the Parentline Team are here, on 0808 8020 400, to listen and offer support & guidance on any parenting issue.
2021-09-1749 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#24 - Exam Results: Helping you to feel preparedIn this episode we talk about exam results with our Parent Support Officer, Julie Schiess.We all know this is an exciting but potentially stressful time for young people and their families. Feeling emotionally prepared yourself and having some resources and coping strategies in place, can really make all the difference.Kerry talks to Julie about helping families to make the most of any exam outcomes. They focus on strategies to maintain communication, strengthen connections and prioritise positive mental health.Remember, the Parentline team is here on 0808 8020 400 to listen, offer support and guidance...
2021-08-1154 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#23 - The Formative Years Series: Session 4 - Returning to Work After Parental LeaveFor the final episode in our Formative Years series we are talking about transitions. In this podcast we are chatting about transitions we parents make in our parenting journeys, and having a chat with parent guest Laura all about the transition of stepping back into work after parental leave. Returning to work after maternity leave, parental leave or career break can be a big step for both your child/children, for yourself and your family. Navigating the practicalities, the separation and emotions can be a challenging time as you, your child and your family adjust. Ke...
2021-08-0232 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#22 - The Formative Years Series: Session 3 - SleepIn this episode we talk all about sleep or the lack of, with infant sleep consultant Susan Wallace from Settled Petals. Sleep is a fundamental need for us all and getting a good nights rest is crucial for our overall health and wellbeing, but for many parents and children this is easier said than done! Kerry talks to Susan about how sleeps works and encouraging positive sleep for our children and babies. Susan shares some helpful advice on; · Bedtime routines · Sleep environments · Support to sleep · Naps/ nap...
2021-07-2343 min2021-06-3047 min2021-06-1132 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#19 - Mental Health During LockdownAs we fast approach the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown, it is no wonder that many parents are concerned about the future mental health impact of the ongoing pandemic on our children and young people.So, what can we do, as parents, to help safeguard our children against mental health risks? How do we talk to our children about topics like anxiety, depression or even suicide? And where do we turn to, if we need extra help?For some answers to all of these questions and more, our ho...
2021-03-0336 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#18 - The Importance of ReadingIn this episode, we dive in to all things "books and reading". We are encouraged as parents to read to our children from day 1, but just why is it so important? Is the benefit of reading purely academic or is there another side to it that perhaps far outweighs this?How do we encourage our children to continue to read as they grow and develop into teens and young adults?Lucy Lewis from BookTrust joins our host Roger Gowdy to shed some light on these and other questions.Many thanks to all w...
2021-02-1625 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#17 - Money On Your Mind?In this episode we talked to Sarah Wright from Advice Space all about money management - a hot topic for January (and let's face it, the rest of the year too!).If you have concerns about money, listen to find out how to maximise your income, reduce your outgoings and find ways to get immediate help with your finances.You can contact Advice Space on 0300 123 3233 and find more information at www.advicespace.meRemember to contact Parentline on 0808 8020 400 if you need advice, support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2021-01-1233 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#16 - Let's Talk RelationshipsListen to Stevie from Relate NI share information and tips on how to positively communicate with your children about the topic of Relationship and Sexuality Education. Engagement with children can be difficult as a parent, these are positive ways to bring up the conversation and talk openly.We hope you get lots of value from this episode and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive our next episode hot off the press!Remember to contact Parentline on 0808 8020 400 if you need advice, support or guidance on any parenting issue.
2020-12-1822 min
Excuse Me, I Have Something To SayChristmas Queer - with Mark CamilleriThis week Shaun is joined by registered Phycologist Mark Camilleri to discuss how to look after your mental health over the holiday season. Mark is a senior child and family practitioner at the Drummond Street Services in Victoria where he is also a part of their Queerspace team.This episode delves into some thought-provoking areas of mental health, some of which are specific to LGBTQIA+ individuals that some may find sensitive or triggering. Below useful links that have been provided by Mark for anyone who might be struggling with their own mental health this holiday season. please...
2020-12-1555 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#15 - Parents' Guide To Christmas : Focussing On What MattersIn this episode we talk all things Christmas with our new Parentline Head of Service, June Onyekwelu.The festive period can be the "most wonderful time of the year" as the song goes, but for many families it can come with all sorts of challenges. In addition to this, we are still in the grips of a global pandemic which is set to make Christmas 2020 a very strange one indeed.We talked to June about a host of issues around the topic of parenting at Christmas, including:pressures of buying expensive giftsfinancial pressures in...
2020-12-0824 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#14 - School Life after Lockdown: Striking the BalanceThe Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives in 2020. Arguably one of the most affected groups in society has been our children and young people whose education has been disrupted in unprecedented ways.In this episode we speak to Glenda Walsh, Head of Early Years at Stranmillis University College, Belfast about the impact that lockdown had, and continues to have, on children, young people and their parents in Northern Ireland.We also discussed more generally our approach to Education in Northern Ireland and how parents can help our children strike the right...
2020-11-2342 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#13 - Caring Behind Closed Doors: Tips for Parent CarersThe vast majority of the time, care is provided behind closed doors, in people's homes. It is often largely invisible too. We chat to Clare-Ann Magee from Carers NI about what support is available to parent carers and what steps can be taken to help. Report Behind Closed Doors can be downloaded here: https://www.carersuk.org/images/News_and_campaigns/Behind_Closed_Doors_2020/Caring_behind_closed_doors_April20_pages_web_final.pdf Carers NI can be contacted here: https://www.carersuk.org/northernirelandRemember to contact Parentline on 0808 8020 400 if you need advice, sup...
2020-11-0926 min
Positive Birth AustraliaS1 EP13 - Lyndal Magee - Two hospital birthsToday’s episode features the beautiful Lyndal talking about her two hospital births. Her first birth she describes as calm but full of interventions. She really wanted a different outcome with her second, and last, child so she hired the support of a doula and completed a hypnobirthing class. Lydnal also briefly touches on her postnatal depression diagnosis after her first daughter's birth and the steps she took to overcome it.
Instagram: @lyndalcmagee
Doula: @2lifedoula
If you think you might be suffering from postnatal depression, please don't be afraid to reach out and seek help.
Parentline: 1300 30 1300
www.parentline.com.au
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2020-11-0243 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#12 - The Joys and Challenges of Modern Fatherhood with Ibe SesayIn this episode we sat down (virtually) with Q Radio Presenter and Parentline Ambassador Ibe Sesay. Ibe and our host Roger Gowdy chatted all things fatherhood in the modern era.Topics covered, among other were:- the joys and fears of witnessing the births of our children- the changing role of being a dad- where our parenting styles comes from- the values we want to instil in our kidsThe songs that reminded us of our kids were:Gladys Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To...
2020-10-2636 minParentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting#11 - Inspiring Creativity in Young People with Joan Burney KeatingsIn this podcast we talk to Joan Burney Keatings MBE, CEO of Cinemagic. Cinemagic is a local charity, founded in Belfast over 30 years ago, and each year they put on the Cinemagic International Television and Film Festival for young people which is running for the month of October in 2020.We talked about:- the highlights of the festival this year and how parents and young people can get involved- the challenges of scheduling a festival during a global pandemic- how parents can encourage their kids to use technology and encourage creativity in...
2020-10-0923 min
why am i sad?maybe it's stringer bellyou can email us on happylittlepod@gmail.comsign up to our newsletter here. join our facebook group here. watch us stream here.you can now physically send us stuff to po box 7127, reservoir east, victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?sanspants+ | podkeep | usb tapes | merchWant to get in contact with us?email | twitter | website | facebook | redditOr individually at;zammit | cass | zoe | georgeneed help? complied is a list of all the...
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why am i sad?maybe it’s dunking yourself into the oceanyou can email us on happylittlepod@gmail.comsign up to our newsletter here. join our facebook group here. watch us stream here.you can now physically send us stuff to po box 7127, reservoir east, victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?sanspants+ | podkeep | usb tapes | merchWant to get in contact with us?email | twitter | website | facebook | redditOr individually at;zammit | cass | zoe | georgeneed help? complied is a list of all the...
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why am i sad?maybe it's a week of negatives for zoeyou can email us on happylittlepod@gmail.comsign up to our newsletter here. join our facebook group here. watch us stream here.you can now physically send us stuff to po box 7127, reservoir east, victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?sanspants+ | podkeep | usb tapes | merchWant to get in contact with us?email | twitter | website | facebook | redditOr individually at;zammit | cass | zoe | georgeneed help? complied is a list of all the...
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why am i sad?maybe it's milky footyou can email us on happylittlepod@gmail.comsign up to our newsletter here. join our facebook group here. watch us stream here.you can now physically send us stuff to po box 7127, reservoir east, victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?sanspants+ | podkeep | usb tapes | merchWant to get in contact with us?email | twitter | website | facebook | redditOr individually at;zammit | cass | zoe | georgeneed help? complied is a list of all the...
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