In the final episode of 2025 Stef is talking to the paediatric psychologist and nutritionist, Dr.Colette Reynolds. If you are dealing with a fussy eater it can be an incredibly stressful time. Maybe they won't try new foods, or have a very rigid diet. Has the mealtime become a battleground or do you feel like a cafe cook offering various option? Dr. Colette has lots of words of wisdom which will hopefully take the pressure off a little bit.

You can find Dr. Colette at https://growinghealthyeaters.ie/ or on Instagram @growing_healthy_eaters

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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This week, actor Ali Bastian (Hollyoaks, The Bill, Doctors) joins Stef to talk about discovering a lump while breastfeeding — a lump that turned out to be breast cancer. Trusting her instincts, she sought medical advice right away, and thank goodness she did.

Ali also opens up about her journey as the parent of a child with severe food allergies, sharing candid insights into navigating that challenging world.

*Just to clarify: it may have sounded as though Ali weaned her daughter at 8 weeks, but that’s not the case. She was actually weaned at five and a half months. We apologise for any confusion!

Ali recommends following @theallergybadge and @drhelenallergy on Instagram.

Some good kids books about allergies are 'Matilda Has An Allergy' by Aimee Victoria Allen and 'Have You Ever Seen a Bee with Hives?' by Davina Steel (a previous episode from 18th Feb 2025 is well worth a listen).

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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Christmas is coming and that doesn't necessarily mean a merry old time for everyone. Chatting to Stef this week is the CEO of Turn2me.org Fiona O'Malley. They discuss alcohol use and its effects, anxiety and suicide, toxic relationships and reaching out to friends that maybe struggling. As well as a few tips on how to stay well ourselves over the festive period.

Turn2Me is a high-quality, safe, anonymous, and confidential space for you to gain support for your mental health online. Anyone aged 12 or over can get quick access to 6, free online counselling sessions and there are lots more free resources online at https://turn2me.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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Louise Kane Buckley is a Naturopath, a Craniosacral and Nutritional Therapist (ND and NTP) with over 16 years in the health industry in Ireland, Hong Kong and London. Today she chats to Stef about how to treat pain, how to support your immune system (and your children's), as well as dealing with your monthly cycle or peri and menopause symptoms. They also chat about the stress of modern day living.....there is so much fascinating stuff!

You can find Louise at https://loulanatural.com/ and on social channels as Loulanatural.

This episode is sponsored by Access Laboratories — award-winning blood testing and health screening service based in Cork. Get the tests you need, when you need them, with results in 48 hours - Book online now- no GP referral needed. Gift vouchers available now at accesslabs.ie. Give the gift of health this Christmas.

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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This week Stef is chatting to the Boobie Physio - Siobhan O'Donovan. Siobhan developed a pioneering physiotherapy approach to posture & breast weight management with bra-fitting at its core, PostureFitting uplifts the way women feel, move, look. From teens to motherhood through to menopause and beyond, it's never too late to start getting into good postural and movement habits.

If you would like to find out more or if you are a physio that is keen to get trained check out https://www.posturefittingphysio.com/ or make contact on Instagram @posture.fitting

This episode was sponsored by www.accesslabs.ie

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!

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Karen Leigh founded Sensational Kids in 2007. Sensational Kids is a social enterprise and charity, dedicated to providing affordable and accessible developmental assessments and therapies to children and adolescents with additional needs. The organisation currently operates Child Development Centres in Kildare, Cork, Mayo, and Monaghan. Sensational Kids has directly supported over 11,000 children from all over Ireland through their child development centres.

Here Karen tells Stef about how she came to set up this amazing organisation and why doing your Christmas shopping at www.sensationalkids.ie could make the world of difference to a family.

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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Have you heard of the Playdayz App? This week Stef talks to the creator of this genius idea, Mia Shepherd.

When Mia became a Mum she realised how isolating it can be and also how expensive childcare was so she set about solving those issues with the Playdayz App. Meet up with parents, host play dates or even share childcare - all from the safety of the app. You have to submit verified ID to join and all communication can take place in the app until you feel confident to share contact information - all for under €2 a month.

You can find out more about the app by downloading from the app store or take a look on Insta @playdayz_playdates

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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Talking to Stef this week is Aisleen Harte - the author of My Voice, My Choice. Aisleen is an early years educator and a mum, who wrote this thought provoking book about allowing children to use their voice and make their own choices. It sounds so simple but as the conversation progresses, Stef and Aisleen start to unravel all the conditioning we are taught along the way. Especially those of us that spent years being 'good girls'.

You can buy Aisleen's book here: https://www.buythebook.ie/product/my-voice-my-choice/ and you can follow Aisleen on Instagram @a_r_words

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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Padraig Danaher aka The OT Coach joins Stef this week to talk all things teenagers. They cover everything from devices to school avoidance, connecting and reconnecting. And most importantly how to turn the battlegrounds back into a fun space.

You can find out more about Padraig and his work as a clinical specialist OT and positive psychology coach at www.theotcoach.ie and connect with Padraig on LinkedIn.

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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Hayley Rice is a child and adolescent psychotherapist specializing in play therapy courses and parent-child relationship coaching, She is also a former teacher and a mum and her instagram @hayley_rice__ is full of useful info and tips.

Hayley told Stef that if we look at our teenagers with a developmental lens, it can help change our mindset when dealing with their risk-taking brains! They discussed how certain things can have natural consequences, where perhaps parents don't need to add a 'punishment' and how connection is vital at this stage of development.

Hayley also touched on bedtimes and how challenging they can be.

If you would like to work with Hayley you can find her at https://www.hayley-rice.com/

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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Emma Shafqat aka @dietitian.withadifference joins Stef today to chat about your fussy eaters! Emma is a paedeatric dietician and a fussy eating expert so she has loads of great advice for children going through a phase or those struggling a bit more. She also shares some great insights as to why kids do certain things and that we can look to evolution for the reason as opposed to our cooking!!

If you would like to work with Emma check out her website www.dietitianwithadifference.co.uk

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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Make Love Not P*rn creator Cindy Gallop joins Stef this week to talk about how porn affects our kids and all about her new sexual education platform the MLNP academy.

Cindy is honest and open and advises us parents to be the same with our kids - clear communication means we maintain an honest dialogue when they want information but also when they are uncomfortable with something that they have seen or been shown

MakeLoveNotPorn Academy is an aggregator hub for the best of the world's sex education content all in one place, searchable by age appropriateness. It will launch before the end of 2025 and will help parents all over the world.

You can follow Cindy on Instagram for honest conversation and more info on launch date.

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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Orla, from Emotion Skills Ireland, was full of so much valuable information about boundary setting. Have you ever thought about what type of parent you are or why a boundary is important to you? If you struggle with setting boundaries have you ever considered why? Then this episode is for you! Orla is full of wisdom with zero judgement!

If you would like to find out more about Emotion Skills Training visit www.emotionskillsireland.com or check them out on Instagram @emotionskillsireland

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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Welcome back to Season 8 and for many of us it is back to school time again. Aoife Lee from ParentSupport.ie is here to talk us through all the emotions we might be experiencing during these couple of weeks!

You can find Aoife and all the resources she mentioned at www.parentsupport.ie and on Insta @parentsupport

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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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

www.deirdrehollandhannon.com

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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'Anxious Children in an Anxious World' is the new, award-winning book from Dr. Mary O'Kane. Dr. Mary is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies and Education as well as one of the most well-respected parenting experts in Irish Media, contributing to a range of features in television and radio.

In this episode we delve into all aspects of anxiety from school anxiety to separation anxiety as well as the anxiety of parents.

You can find Mary's books and more at www.drmaryokane.ie or follow on Instagram @drmaryokane

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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The TV drama 'Adolescence' created a lot of discussion and probably fear amongst parents of teenagers. This week Stef McSherry talks to two psychotherapists about some of the topics the series raised. An essential listen for parents of teenagers.

Carol Duffy is a psychotherapist who has worked with TUSLA for 20 years and the Children's Therapy for 16 years. Carol is a senior play therapist specialising in complex trauma and attachment dynamics.

@carolduffy2023

Cathy O'Brien from The Swallows Trail Parent Support is also a psychotherapist specialising in parents support.

@theswallowstrailparentsupport

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.

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Kathie Stritch is a PT who created Griefireland.com - a place to help people navigate their grief and tell their stories. The retreats and workshops allow people to come together and share their grief journey. Her podcast, Family Flowers Only, gives people space to share their stories in a gentle and beautiful way.

Tragedy struck Kathie's family when she lost her brother-in-law in a tragic accident and then his wife, her sister, a year later. Kathie realised there was an online space for nearly everything else except grief and so she created one. You can find more info on Insta @griefireland or visit the website www.griefireland.com

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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Ciara McDonnell is an intuitive and somatic practioner who helps women lead a soul led life and connect to themselves again. This episode is full of wisdom and joy and I hope you get as much from it as we did!

You can find Ciara on Instagram @and_so_we_rise

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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Dr. Joanna Fortune says that play is a state of mind and a way of being. Do we adults tend to think our children have outgrown play? When was the last time WE played?

This episode is full of so much learning about when and how we can use play with our children and teenagers. Grab a pen and paper!

Dr. Joanna is a psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience. She has a regular parenting slot on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff show. Joanna also has a series of books '15 Minute Parenting' and 'Why We Play' which are really accessible ways to encourage play into our daily lives.

You can find Joanna on Instagram @drjoannafortune

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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