Asking For a Parent Podcast
1) Mica Families Episode
After being contacted by a member of the Mica Family Group I reached out to offer any help I could. These families have been living through a decade of uncertainty as their homes are crumbling and fac...Show More
2) Bonus Episode on Children‘s Sport
In this episode I speak with Ciaran Fadden about his Emerald Soccer initiative which aims to support 'football for fun' and offers an alternative to the competitive streams currently available. Given ...Show More
3) Listeners Questions with Shane Smith
Children's Sport Episode of the Asking for a Parent Podcast with Shane Smith The topic of children in sport is always one that contains some element of debate. When should we introduce competition i...Show More
4) Listeners Questions with Jen Hogan
This month I am joined by Irish Times Parenting Columnist Jen Hogan to answer your questions. This month we discuss the challenges of adjusting to the new school environment and the management of anxi...Show More
5) Listeners Questions with Allison Kacperski.
In this weeks episode I chat with Allison about how things have been for her over the last number months. We also answer some really interesting questions where we look at managing disordered eating b...Show More
6) Minister For Children Roderic OGorman
In this episode we talk to Minister Roderic OGorman about his role as Minister for Children, Inclusivity, Diversity and Youth. He discusses what it was like growing up in Mullhudart and his journey i...Show More
7) Listeners Questions with Prof Jim Lucey
In this week's episode we speak to Prof Jim Lucey about how things have been for him over the last number months. Jim is a Prof of Psychiatry in TCD, Adult Psychiatrist and the author of the new book ...Show More
8) Young People’s Voices 18-25
In this 3rd of three episodes we interview young adults about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them. The most effective way to improve your parenting approach is t...Show More
9) Listeners Questions with Mary O'Kane
In this weeks episode we speak to Dr Mary O Kane about how things have been for her over the last number months. Mary is a lecturer in Early Childhood studies and author of the new parenting book 'Per...Show More
10) Second Young Person's Voices
In this second of three episodes we interview young people about their experiences of the last 12 months and what it has been like for them. The most effective way to improve your parenting approach i...Show More