We are talking to Dr Monica Peres Oikeh - a GP and regular contributor to Ireland AM.

Dr Monica is @blondieperes on TikTok and Instagram and has become known as the straight talking specialist on female health, who loves a bit of ABBA!

We thoroughly enjoyed this chat - we hope you do too!

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Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

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Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

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Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!

You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount!

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Friendships for children can be complicated for both parent and child. How much should you get involved? When is it right to stand back and let your child work it out? When is it best to talk about safe relationships?

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

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Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!

You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount!

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In this final episode of our Tackling Racism series, we want to share with you what you can do at home to raise your child for inclusion, acceptance and tolerating others. This crucial episode will help you to raise a child who feels complete in themselves....and this all starts with how you help them with the tricky bits of life.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!

You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount!

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Emer O'Neill is an activist for equity and inclusion, a storyteller, a Mum and an author. Who better to talk to about racism and how to address difficult issues within our communities and families?

An extra special episode - we hope you enjoy learning as much as we did.

You can find Emer on Instagram at @emeroneill14

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!

You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount!

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We are kicking off Season 6 with a 3-part series on tackling racism. This week we speak to a mum who wanted to share her experiences and we discuss what families and communities can do differently.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is sponsored by The Sibly Food Co., a fantastic Irish brand based in Cork creating healthy, delicious snacks that are perfect for the whole family!

You can check out their full range on their website www.thesibly.ie and, as a special treat for our listeners, use the code PARENT10 at checkout for a great discount!

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Going back to school can be a tricky time for all age groups. Pre-schoolers starting big school, teenagers starting a new school or just feeling anxious about the return to school.

In this pop-up episode, Bethan and Stef answer some parents questions about the return to school.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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The Summer holidays are upon us. Love them or hate them, all of this time spent with family can be tricky.

In this weeks episode we talk to Ailis O'Carrol from www.explorium.ie - an amazing day out for all the family!

We talk card games, beach tips, theraputty and of course Stef learns all about the hacky sack. Clip referenced is here:

https://youtu.be/U9t-slLl30E?si=GBUjxyWrrnMsx9LP

We hope you have a lovely Summer and we will be back towards the end of the Summer holidays with some back to school tips!

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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In this episode Sanja from www.mindfulfinancemanagement.com helps us talk to our kids about budgets, saving and earning money.

You can find Sanja at her website or on Instagram @mindfulfinancemanagement.com

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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A Mum emailed [email protected] and is wondering if her little one is too young for pre-school. It's hard to know what is best but Stef and Bethan have a few bits of advice that should help if you are struggling with this too.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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This week Stef and Bethan help a mum whose 9 year old boy is finding some friends tough-going. It can bring up all kinds of emotions for us parents too when our child is hurt or excluded and we need to keep our emotions in check when helping our kids navigate these tricky friendships.

Thanks for listening to our podcast, we hope it helps in some way.

 Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so we can keep continuing to produce free and essential parenting content.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for active classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

Bethan O'Riordan is a mum of 3, a psychotherapist and the creator of the online support for parents, The Calm Parenting Community here at www.bethanoriordan.com.

If you are looking for emotional support for yourself or your child then get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and be the change your child needs.

Want to ask us a question? Email [email protected]

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama

Bethan: @bethan.oriordan

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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