Is anxiety the biggest problem facing our schoolchildren today? What can educators and parents do to support those children who are too distressed to come to school? Dr Mary O'Kane joins us this week to answer these questions and more.

Dr Mary O'Kane is a lecturer in psychology, parenting and early childhood education. Her books "Anxious Children in an Anxious World" and "Perfectly Imperfect Parenting" and her regular appearances on Ireland AM can help parents, teachers and all those who care about our children to understand the problems of anxiety and distress.

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Irish With Mollie is back! Mollie Guidera rejoins Jane and Hugh to help teachers and parents start the year strong with Irish.

Mollie (@irishwithmollie) is an Irish teacher, author, and the most positive person you can meet when it comes to Gaeilge.

We brought Mollie back on to help us break down what teachers can do to get off on the right foot with Gaeilge. We all know that there can be fear and pressure felt around the Irish language, and Mollie is full of practical advice - we discuss the games that can be played in Irish, the opportunities for exploring Irish history and folklore, and relating the language to the students' lives. Irish doesn't have to be hard, so let's support the children in our care to learn this beautiful language in a fun and inspirational way.

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This week, Jane and Hugh are joined by Angela Cummins, who has been teaching in autism classes for 27 years. Angela has a Masters in Education specialising in Autism, and is currently working on her Doctorate of Education.

At the start of a new school year, there is so much to discuss. We look at how teachers in both mainstream and autism classes can set up their classrooms for their incoming students, and how they can best set expectations and routines. We also look at how teachers from all classes can support each other, and develop a better understanding of what goes on in each other's rooms. Angela gives practical tips on supporting a sense of community between all students and staff in the school, as well as how all subjects can be integrated into fun and playful activities.

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We are back! It's the start of a brand new season, and Jane and Hugh are excited. We dust off the cobwebs, plug in the mic, and let you know what's coming up in Season 4, including a start-of-year competition with great prizes to be won, and more fantastic guests sharing their wisdom with you every week.

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Summer should be a time when teachers can relax, but we know that some of our colleagues are heading straight into interview season. That'll Teach You is here to help, so we are re-releasing our very popular episode with Maria (@teacherinterviewireland) to guide you through the whole process. Whether you're applying for your first job, or moving towards a leadership role, Maria has so many useful tips to help keep you grounded and calm. Best of luck - we believe in you!

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What to do in June? We're at that time of year where it feels as if everyone is ready to move on, but we're not done yet. How can we continue to support our students to grow and develop in the final few weeks of school? Gillian Corbally is back on the podcast to help us answer this question and more.

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Award-winning author Lisa Fipps joins us for the final episode in our Meet the Author series. We chat about verse novels, in particular Starfish, Lisa's debut novel, and what led Lisa to that particular format.

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How many children with mild intellectual disabilities are struggling to survive in a mainstream classroom? What are the problems facing special schools in Ireland today? Principal Debbie O'Neill (@themildprincipal) joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience as a principal of a special school.

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Is Múinteoir Mé is back on the podcast to talk about her latest move, taking a break from primary school to become a Teacher Fellow in DCU. We discuss today's student teachers, the problems they face, and how the career break has helped Aislinn become a better teacher herself.

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