Louise Brennan is a parenting coach, a mother of 3 teens, a teacher with 25+ years experience and she has multiple additional qualifications in the psychology and leadership field.

Louise is chatting all things parenting with Stef today and sharing her extensive knowledge of tips, strategies, practices, and routines that have been proven to work, not only in scientific research, but also in her own life and in those of the parents she has supported.

You can find Louise at https://www.parentcoach.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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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In this week's episode, Stef is joined by paediatric Occupational Therapist and founder of The Sensory Submarine, Grace Magennis. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Grace is passionate about making sensory integration and emotional regulation practical, accessible, and fun for families. Through The Sensory Submarine, she helps parents support children with sensory processing challenges, developmental needs, and everyday self-care struggles using connection-focused, play-based strategies. Whether you are looking for simple ways to enrich play at home or need sensory-informed advice for routines like hair washing and nail cutting, Grace shares compassionate insights and doable tips that every parent can start using today.

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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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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School anxiety is one of the fastest-growing challenges facing families today, yet few parents know what to do when a child simply can’t bring themselves to walk through the school gates.

In this episode Stef McSherry is talking to leading psychotherapist Bronagh Starrs as she unpacks the hidden drivers of school anxiety and explains why willpower, rewards and pressure rarely work.

Drawing on a mix of evidence-based strategies and Bronagh’s own decades of clinical experience, her new book I Can't Go In - Understanding School Anxiety & Help Your Child Find A Way Back to Class, offers clear steps to help calm morning panic, rebuild trust and help children feel safe enough to get back to learning again.

Bronagh Starrs is a mental health consultant and an expert in contemporary adolescence. An experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, parenting consultant, writer and trainer, she is based in Omagh, Northern Ireland.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with thefamilyedit.ie

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In our final episode for this season Stef chats to author Sinéad Moriarty.

Sinéad is an award-winning and much-loved novelist whose books have won over readers and critics by telling stories that are humane, moving and relevant. Her children’s books are now inspiring a new generation of readers to be empathetic and understanding.

Saving Grace follows Grace, who suffers burns to her ear and the side of her face and a Halloween fire pit at a family friend’s house, and her journey to accept her new appearance and the reality of her injuries with the support of her family and friends. It also explores the challenges families can face when an incident happens at someone else's home.

Saving Grace is now available in all good book shops and you can follow Sinéad on Instagram @sineadmoriartywriter

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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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Eating disorders can cause a lot of worry for families and things can spiral quickly. Laura Casey is Director of Services at the beautiful Lois Bridges Treatment Centre in Dublin. Laura is an enhanced psychiatric nurse who brings over 11 years of dedicated experience in supporting individuals with mental illness, with a particular focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in holistic and person-centred care, ensuring that each individual’s needs are met with compassion and clinical expertise.

Today Laura talks to Stef about early signs and intervention, difficult conversations, pressure and how to access support and recovery.

Below are some resources for parents.

Established in 2010, Lois bridges is an award winning treatment centre providing a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient and aftercare services for the treatment of all Eating Disorders including, but not limited to – anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

Lois Bridges also provide out-patient appointments with members of our specialised team- our Consultant Psychiatrists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and various other registered therapists.

You can make contact via phone 0876539747 or email info@loisbridges.ie

Bodywhys is the national voluntary organization providing support and information for people affected by eating disorders. Helpline: 01 210 7906

Email Support: alex@bodywhys.ie

Family Support (PiLaR Programme):pilar@bodywhys.ie

HSE Eating Disorder Teams (Public Health)

Specialist teams under the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED).

Access: Referral must be made through your GP

Call the HSE Mental Health Information Line at 1800 111 888 for details on your local team

CARED Ireland

(Caring About Recovery from an Eating Disorder)

A voluntary parent and carer support group providing peer-to-peer assistance and advocacy.

email: CAREDireland@gmail.com

Instagram: @caredireland

Recommended Books

1. More than the Mirror: Alf Explores Body Image by Andrea Weldon (Author) for the child/adolescent

2. Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Book by Jennifer L. Gaudiani

3. Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover by Tabitha Farrar

4. Brave Girl Eating by Harriet Brown

5. SupportedED: Online Self-Help Program for Carers of People with an Eating Disorder

6. Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers by Janet Treasure

7. Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders Piece by Piece: A Practical Guide for Parents by James Lock (Author), Aileen Whyte (Author), Brittany Matheson (Author), Nandini Datta (Author)

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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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Kelly Geoghegan has 25+ years’ experience working in childcare. She is a qualified Maternity Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, First Aid Instructor, and CPO, holding a QQI Level 6 in Child Psychology. Kelly is a member of both the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants and the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants.

For many years, Kelly has travelled the world, working with children of all ages in various roles.

Her new book Sleep Baby Sleep has all the info you need to get your little one's sleep sorted and it is written in a really easy-to-follow way. Available now at all good bookshops!

If you would like to work with Kelly or to join one of her workshops check out https://sleepystars.ie/workshops/

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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.com

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If you have ever wanted to know more about fostering this is the show for you. This week Stef chats to Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland to find out everything!

Fostering First Ireland is a leading fostering agency that believes every child in care deserves a loving and supportive home. Fostering First is dedicated to providing exceptional, high-quality foster care placements and to support young people in care and their expanding network of foster families. If you would like to find out more please visit the website.

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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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Olivia Farrelly is an alcohol free coach and mentor. In this day and age more and more of us are becoming sober curious or certainly questioning our relationship with alcohol. This 'grey area drinking' where we turn to alcohol to soothe or celebrate is exactly what Olivia and Stef are discussing in this week's episode. As Olivia says you don't have to hit rock bottom to assess your relationship with alcohol.

You can find Olivia at https://greyareadrinker.ie/ or on Insta at @greyareadrinker. She also hosts the podcast No More Booze.

Olivia mentioned the book The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Grey

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity 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 check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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