It’s been a long time coming, but this week the kids are finally going back to school. For many, it will be a welcome return to normality and routine, but it may bring about some challenges too. In this episode, Róisín Ingle speaks to Irish Times parenting columnist and mother of seven Jen Hogan, who is juggling four different start times and coming to terms with a whole new set of rules and regulations for her children. Psychologist Malie Coyne also joins Ingle to discuss her new book, Love In, Love Out - A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child. This book is a valuable roadmap for parents who are feeling lost or overwhelmed trying to support a child with anxiety. They speak about the importance of self compassion, building resilience and how to support children who are worried about returning to school.

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