The Mum Mind Podcast

It can be a funny old dynamic when grandparents minding children. Do they follow the guidelines given? Are they repeating the same parenting patterns you received? Knowing how to manage this can be tricky and this week Stef and Bethan share tips to help manage expectations and navigate these tricky relationships.Thanks for listening to our podcast, hopefully it helps to stop your mother falling out of your mouth! If you're looking for safe and active screen time for your 2 - 6 year old, join Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.Looking for emotional support for yourself or your child? Get your free 5 Steps to Calmer Parenting and join Bethan's online therapeutic community the Calm Parenting Club here www.bethanoriordan.com.Want to ask us a question? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaBethan:  @bethan.oriordanThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

6 year olds can have big emotions, which can be exhausting and overwhelming for parents to deal with. This week's tips will help parents to take a step back, see beyond the behaviours and help to calm things down....for everyone!Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. For The Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  For multi-activity classes for younger kids in-créche, in-school or online visit Kinderama.com

This week we explore supporting a suicidal child. We know that this can be one of the most high pressure moments in parenting and if this is in your world, we hope this podcast supports you. This podcast is essential listening for all parents, as it helps you to understand the depth of what children/teenagers are experiencing and what you can do and say to help.If you're impacted by this podcast, here's some organisations you can contact for immediate support:Pieta House: (Free 24/7 Crisis Helpline) 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444HSE text HELLO to 50808 anytime day or night - providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis.Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888, anytime day or night, for information on mental health services in your area.Samaritans - 116 123

Parents can be waiting for a diagnosis for years, so this week Bethan and Stef discuss how to cope, what you can do and what your child needs from a parent.Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com

We can often feel that we have lost ourselves to motherhood. This week Bethan and Stef share their own experiences and some helpful tips to help you find your way back to you!Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com

Do you and your partner have different parenting styles? This week Stef and Bethan discuss all the issues this can raise. Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com

Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) talk about sleep......your sleep, or lack of sleep, your children's sleep and how to cope when you are beyond exhausted!

This week Stef and Bethan talk about that horrible feeling of 'Mum guilt'? Often associated with working Mums -what is that guilty feeling about, how can we tune into it, and what can we do about it?Hosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com

This week our guest Tara Zuluaga Dorgan, from Root Health Nutrition, helps us discuss all things food.Tara had so much valuable information this week is a slightly longer episode, so we have listed key points and times below.5:30 Basic 5 Requirements7:45 Neuro transmitters & toxins11:50 Sleep & exercise14:00 Nutrition for kids16:45 Food as control21:00 Dinner table stress23:00 Slow & picky eaters26:00 Do we have to clear our plate?33:00 More picky eaters37:40 Digestive juices flowing39:40 Bone broth44.50 Quick winsHosts Bethan O'Riordan (Psychotherapist, Mum of 3 & Creator of The Calm Parenting Club) and Stef McSherry (Mum of 2 & Creator of Kinderama - specialists in activity for younger kids) discuss various topics of parenting and offer practical solutions to help reduce your parenting stress. To start your free 7 day trail in the Calm Parenting Club head to www.bethanoriordan.com  Or to check out online activity classes for younger kids visit Kinderama.com