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All About Books with Dr. Christina Mc Donnell

Season 5, Ep. 6

Dr. Christina Mc Donnell is a GP, a mum and she also runs Irelands's biggest online children's bookstore geniusjuniors.ie.


Today Stef and Bethan chat with Christina about books and how they can help discussions with your kids about tricky subjects. We also talk about the ongoing horrific situation in Gaza.


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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 themummind@gmail.com

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