Little Steps, Big Futures:The Podcast

Oh hi again!

Lets pretend we didn't just take a hiatus from podcasting for the past 6 months!

We are coming back. Life has been busy! But that's all explained in this short update.

We are so glad you're here. We missed you!



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This week we chat about Aoife's birthing experience via c-section!

We go into a lot of detail so if you are squeamish or have had a poor birthing experience please skip this one and catch us next time! :)

We hope you enjoy it!


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This week we ease back into recording and chat about the newest member of the Little Steps Family.

Welcome to the world Baby Theo!


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This week we chat to Dr. Emma O' Brien, a Chartered Senior Clinical Psychologist about responsive parenting.

Responsive parenting refers to parents that respond to their child's physical and emotional needs consistently and is sensitive to their child's range of emotions.

Emma gives us some examples and goes into detail on how we can be more responsive to children as both parents and Educators.

We hope you love it!

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This week Aoife and Jenny chat about the recent pay recommendations for the Early Years.

We chat about the proposed rates and how this may impact the future if the sector.

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This week we chat to Caroline Michniak, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. 

Caroline tells us about the benefits of a baby massage for both the parents and the baby, and what happens in each class. 

We even chat about parent support groups along the way! 

We hope you love it! 


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This week we chat with Donna, 1 half of Dyslexia Matters Ireland. 

Donna talks to us about what dyslexia is, how it can present itself in a child or adult and how we can support a child or adult who might be struggling with this sometimes silent learning ability. 

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This week we tried to chat about our Childhood Experiences in the schooling system but true to fashion we chatted about more than that!

Enjoy this casual chat on a Thursday!



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This week we chat to Susan,  founder of the Irish Franchise formally known as Gymboree now Chime in and Play.

Hailing from California USA, Susan attended Gymboree classes with her first baby in New York City.

After a move to Ireland Susan hoped to find some Gymboree classes  where she could connect with other parents but was shocked to find how little resources were available.

Drafting up a business plan and getting all the financial facts laid out, she proposed starting her own Gymboree classes to her husband who was more than supportive and thus Gymboree in Ireland was born.

With over 20 years of experience, Susans passion for her Chime in and Play classes and her dedication to working with children really shows during our conversation.

We hope you love it!

To find classes in your area, visit their website here!



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This week we chat to Tina from Fit By Tina. 

Tina is a mom, wife and successful business woman however has suffered with major parent guilt since her son was born. 

Trying to achieve her own goals and dreams with a little boy was proving difficult but Tina never gave up and shares her story of how she has such a successful business and home life today. 

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