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Toilet Training with Deirdre Holland Hannon
Season 7, Ep. 23
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In the final episode of this season, Stef talks to Deirdre Holland Hannon - a leading expert in paediatric continence care and a qualified Urotherapist.
With over 20 years of experience working with children and families Deirdre supports children and families with issues such as poo problems, urine postponing, and bedwetting.
Deirdre is the creator of the “Toilet Training: Less Stress, More Success” approach, a proven method that helps parents navigate potty training with confidence. She also proudly offers Ireland’s first parent-focused support for bedwetting, through her Urotherapy Bedwetting and Night Dryness Workshop.
A mum of three herself, Deirdre combines professional expertise with real-life parenting experience to deliver compassionate, practical, and effective support for families.
Books we mentioned: Princess Polly and Pirate Pete Potty books. Everybody Poos. Who did this poo? game
Instagram @deehollhan
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.
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