Rediscovering Childhood
Rediscover the power of play and learn how to help your child make the most of their childhood. Discover the different possibilities that your environment offers so you can get back to basics and provide lots of learning opportunities by keeping things simple!
Episodes
26 episodes since 2023
E24- Family Support Centres in Ireland and child development with Jayne Sherlock
In this episode, Jayne Sherlock returns to discuss the essential role of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in Ireland. Jayne highlights the personalized support these centers offer, from early interventions like baby massage to creating safe, enga...
July 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:03
E23- An inspiring Fostering Story with Deirdre and Amy
In this episode of The Parenting Connection, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Deirdre and Amy, an inspiring foster relationship sharing their honest experiences about their journey of growth together and tips for foster children and ...
July 08, 2024
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36:04
E22-Coaching teens for study and motivation with Edel Walsh
Edel is highly experienced in the student assessment and exams. As part of her post-graduate diploma in Higher Education much of her research focussed on the impact of closed booked assessment on professional accountants. Edel trained to become...
June 17, 2024
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45:42
Ep21 - Benefits of forest school with Kate Maher
Kate Maher, founder of Dúlra Forest School in co. Kildare Ireland, talks about what inspired her to set up her own forest school after growing up in Dublin and attending Steiner school. She shares experiences of how the impact of nature can sha...
June 02, 2024
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58:39
Thoughts 1 - Routine and quality time for busy parents
In this episode, myself, Mireia Lopez (primary teacher, business owner and mum), talk about the importance of routine and quality time with your children, and also the struggles and challenges that I encounter every day and how I made it better.
March 14, 2024
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19:14
Play Therapy and connection for busy parents
We welcome play therapists Susanne Martin, Anna McGrath and Karla Hannigan from Shine Through Play Therapy based in Kildare town Ireland https://shinethroughplaytherapy.com/They are all qualified as play therapists with many years experience in ed...
February 25, 2024
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53:59
Better baby sleep routines and habits with Babogue Sleep
Erica Hargaden is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant, mum of 3, and member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Her passion is to help parents understand their children’s sleep and empower them to create settled sleep in...
December 30, 2023
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1:03:15
Art therapy, communication and creativity
Ella is an art therapist in Dublin and she shares her journey and practical information useful for parents and teachers with us. Art is not the perfect piece we hang on the wall; we understand art as a form of communication and it can be found ...
December 11, 2023
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51:16
Foster care in Ireland with Social worker Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland
Mary is a social worker working with Foster First Ireland https://fosteringfirstireland.ie/ after working with Tusla for a number of years. She will walk us through the process of fostering a chil...
November 19, 2023
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40:49
Neuroscience life coach for mum's self-esteem, post-natal depression and self-care
Jennifer from https://wellbeingwarrior.ie/ is a life coach with a background in neuroscience. She will empower you to step out of your comfort zone to find your true self and needs. She...
November 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:09:07
Ep 15 - Challenging behaviour: What causes it and how to change it.
In this episode, I (primary teacher) discuss all things behaviour with Shannon (Early Years teacher). We talk about the causes of challenging behaviour that are found in the environment and how they affect the emotions and thoughts of a child and ...
October 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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54:08
Ep 14 - Autism in adults and women with Laura Crowley
In this episode we talk to autism expert Laura Crowley and we will go through all the different traits, strengths, challenges and characteristics of what being autistic really means and not just the things we already know as we would be more famil...
October 22, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:14:20
Ep13 - Play therapy, big feelings and connection with Melissa Moore
Today we talk with Melissa Moore, a play therapist based in co. Meath. She shares her experience from working as a social care worker to working with Tusla for 20 years before setting up her business as a play therapist. She will give us very s...
October 15, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:00:31
Ep12- Sensory play at home, types of toys and invitations to play
In this episode, we welcome our guest Elaine Power who shares her experience as a primary teacher and as a mum on how play really helps children develop necessary skills in life. She recommends the most engaging open-ended toys for birthday gif...
October 08, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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45:42
Ep11 – Inclusive education, behaviour control, social skills and child led learning
In this episode, Mireia (primary teacher) and Shannon (preschool teacher) discuss the importance of play (and lack of) in the classroom. We share our view about certainbehaviour control systems used in the classroom and offer information and al...
October 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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51:39
Ep10 - Family connection, confidence and balancing family and business with Gemma from The Famiy Edit
In this episode, Gemma will talk about the importance of outdoor play and family connection. She will empower you to take that step towards fulfilling your dreams and feeling confident no matter what you do. Gemma will give us advice on ways to im...
August 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:45
Ep9 - Secure attachment, honest parenting and Recognition of Early Years Educators with Jayne Sherlock
Today we are joined by Jayne Sherlock. Jayne will talk about secure attachment and will share the things she learned during her carreer in EY that helped her figure out her parenting journey in a more confident way. She will encourage us to promot...
August 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:38
Ep8 - Teaching through play in primary school with Aimee and Gillian
In this episode we have two very special guests, they are Aimee and Gillian, two primary school teachers that will show us the possibilities that play offers in the classroom to help children reach their full potential. They will share their exper...
August 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:08:24
E7 - Wellbeing, connection and self regulation with Una Ryan
Una Ryan from Remind Ed Wellbeing is joining us to day to talk about wellbeing, play and regulation. Una combines her experience as a primary school teacher and as a mammy to show us how to help our children self regulate and how to incorporate pl...
August 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:39
Ep6 - Independent play, parenting struggles and children's privacy on social media with Katie Fu
Today we are joined by Katie from https://www.twinklekids.ie/. She will talk about the importance of being comfortable with own self before you can support others. We talk about the benefits of independent play and how to get there. Katie shares h...
July 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:58
Ep 5 - Tips for starting preschool and communication between parents and teachers with Triona Gunning
Hello and welcome to episode 5, this is a continuation of the previous episode where we talk with Triona from Early years Insights about early childhood education and share some parenting tips. In this second part we will talk about the importance...
July 23, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:51
E4 - Parents expectations, the long term benefits of play and being a role model for your children.
Triona Gunning from Early Years Insights shares her experience growing up between a farm and the city and how this has impacted her parenting style. She shows the importance of not setting expectations on our children's choices when growing up and...
July 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:20
E3 - Neurodivergent children, parent support and sensory play with Amy Winter
Amy Winter is the owner of Little Kneaders. She makes a sensory dough for children with additional needs, people with dementia, Alzheimer's and cancer. She also organises the Resource Fair around Ireland bringing businesses together to show...
July 09, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:15
E2 - Early Childhood Education in Ireland and London with Shannon McKiverigan
Shannon shares her experience and expectations working in Early Childhood Education in Ireland and also in London, a different and perhaps slightly more efficient system for early years educators, school transitions and advanced methodologies. We ...
July 03, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:41
E1 - Mireia Lopez, the life journey behind Discovery Playtime and a few tips for busy parents!
From primary school teacher to housekeeper, to tour guide, to business owner. Life is a journey and this is how I learned from every step on the way and why I want to help children and families to learn from the opportunities that life throws at y...
June 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:43