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Dr. Derrick Standifer - Resilience & Leadership
Dr. Derrick Standifer joins Stef for this chat from Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick earned his Ph.D. whilst being a full-time single Dad and he has used this experience to go on and become a motivational speaker and educator. He uses a Rubik's cube to help empower kids to solve life's twists and turns.
You can find out more about Dr. Standifer and his work on Instagram and Facebook @dr.derrickstandifer and @lilarcjr
Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.
Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.
Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.
Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.
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15. Parenting and Teenage advice with Eileen Keane Hayley
51:28||Season 7, Ep. 15Eileen Keane Hayley has been working with children, teens and parents for over 15 years. Her book 'The Parent' is a really easy to read, comprehensive look at what it is to be a parent. Eileen's parenting and mentoring service is based in Cork and her vast experience both there and as a Mum of 4, is an invaluable insight. This was a fascinating conversation about raising kids in this day and age.You can find Eileen at https://jumpstart-your-confidence.squarespace.com/and on Instagram @jumpstartyourconfidencecorkThe app Stef mentioned in this episode is KidsloxStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast14. Brenda Cormican - Finding Your Purpose
36:47||Season 7, Ep. 14Brenda Cormican is a business coach but also someone that is very passionate about women finding their purpose. Having a child can often be the catalyst for women finding more flexibility and freedom and this was true for Brenda too.If you would like to talk to Brenda her website is www.brendacormicanbusinesscoach.com and her Instagram is @brendacormicanbusinesscoachStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast13. Eating Disorders with Louise George
53:33||Season 7, Ep. 13Louise George is an holistic psychotherapist and yoga instructor , who integrates yoga as part of her eating disorder recovery coaching. Louise herself suffered with anorexia and has spent the last 25 years working with people who have an eating disorder. This experience helps clients, and compliments their treatment along side the clinical and psychology teams. Louise runs the Douglas Yoga Centre and www.yogaconnected.ie. Her beautiful style of teaching and genuine interest in the well-being of her students makes her offering unique and a lovely place to be.You can find Louise on Instagram @iamlouisegeorgeStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast12. The Neurodiversity Parent Coach - Ann Hessman
37:55||Season 7, Ep. 12Ann Hessman went from being a primary school teacher to a Special Education teacher to a neurodiversity parent coach. Her wealth of experience, empathy and passion helps parents advocate for their children, whilst acknowledging the grief and loneliness often experienced by parents of neurodiverse children.You can find Ann at https://www.epiphanycoaching.ie/Or Instagram @epiphanycoachingStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast11. Dr. Colman Noctor
46:28||Season 7, Ep. 11Dr. Colman Noctor is a renowned child and adolescent psychotherapist. He has a weekly parenting column in the Irish Examiner and is the resident psychotherapist on RTÉ Radio 1's Ray Darcy Show.There was so much covered in this episode.....helicopter parenting, devices, anxiety, meal times, teenagers and drinking - it is a jam-packed episode. You can follow Colman on Instagram @noctorcolmanStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, hopefully it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast10. Cyber Safe Kids
39:33||Season 7, Ep. 10CEO and co-founder of Cyber Safe Kids, Alex Cooney joins Stef this week to talk devices, parental controls, online bullying, grooming an dso much more. If you need any more guidance please check out all the brilliant resources at www.cybersafekids.ie.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast9. Samantha Kelly aka the Tweeting Goddess
29:39||Season 7, Ep. 9Samantha Kelly aka the Tweeting Goddess is well known in the business world as a speaker and author. Samantha has given a TedX talk and appeared on Dragon's Den but today she talks to Stef about her parenting journey. Samantha talks openly about being a single parent, how she got sober and how she discovered that her daughter only had 25% hearing.You can find Samantha Kelly on LinkedIn and on all social media platforms as @tweetinggoddess and her event Social Media Fest is happening on 9th April 2025.Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast7. Davina Steel - Food Allergies
36:16||Season 7, Ep. 7Davina Steel is a biochemist, nutritionist, baker and now the author of 'Have You Ever Seen A Bee With Hives?'. This beautiful book is an informative, yet humorous, guide about food and the body, with a focus on food allergies.Davina helps guide us through allergies, intolerances and sensitivities and how to empower kids that suffer with these about speaking up and informing others.You can find the book and more info about Davina at www.davinasteel.co.ukStef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com. Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way. Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram:Stef: @kinderamaThe Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast