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Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on how to negotiate during the tween stage

According to Dr Joanna Fortune, the tween years are a significant stage of growth

Listen | Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to help lonely children build friendships

The family psychotherapist says that connection is especially important for teenagers

Listen | Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on the loneliness epidemic among teenagers

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on how to communicate with a teen who won't talk

Dr Colman Noctor shares the thing you should and shouldn't do when talking to your teen

Listen | Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on how to spot the signs of an anxious child

Dr Joanna Fortune says she has seen children as young as nine and ten presenting with anxiety

Listen | Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on navigating the politics of being a grandparent

The role of the grandparent has changed and Richard Hogan has advice for those navigating these new dynamics

Listen | Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on the loneliness epidemic among teenagers

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on the difference between ADHD and pent-up energy

Dr Colman Noctor touches on the behavioural differences between ADD and ADHD and the importance of working to a child’s strengths

Listen | Tue, 28 May, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on encouraging children to explore outside

The great outdoors: Joanna Fortune on encouraging children to get outside

Listen | Sun, 26 May, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support a child with dyslexia

Richard Hogan shares his own personal experience and provides tips for parents

Listen | Tue, 14 May, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on the loneliness epidemic among teenagers

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on the loneliness epidemic among teenagers

Colman Noctor advises parents how they can help children develop friendships

Listen | Tue, 07 May, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Peer bonding is an essential part of the teenage experience

Listen | Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on how to support your child in the run-up to exams

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Listen | Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Growing Pains podcast returns with expert advice for parents on friendships, exam stress and more

Growing Pains podcast returns with expert advice for parents on friendships, exam stress and more

From childhood anxiety to teenage friendships, our experts have it covered. Listen to the first episode now

Listen | Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Growing Pains podcast: Teaching your child how to live with loss and less

Growing Pains podcast: Teaching your child how to live with loss and less

It can be tempting to shield your child but this comes with risks

Listen | Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Growing Pains podcast: Parent WhatsApp groups and how to turn down playdate invites

How to embrace the school-gate community while avoiding school-gate cliques

Listen | Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: How to deal with toddler tantrums and adolescent hostility

Growing Pains podcast: How to deal with toddler tantrums and adolescent hostility

How parents can manage challenging behaviour in children of all ages

Listen | Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: How to set healthy boundaries in your child's life

Growing Pains podcast: How to set healthy boundaries in your child's life

Clear boundaries: Helping your child to manage their emotions during the turbulent teenage years

Listen | Sun, 12 Nov, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: The difference between parental stamina and mental health

Growing Pains podcast: The difference between parental stamina and mental health

Dr Joanna Fortune on how parents need to prioritise their health and wellbeing

Listen | Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: When to take control or help your child develop autonomy

Growing Pains podcast: When to take control or help your child develop autonomy

How to know if you should step in or step back?

Listen | Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: How gaming prompts brain responses that promote reward

Growing Pains podcast: How gaming prompts brain responses that promote reward

Richard Hogan talks about the signs of excessive gaming, setting boundaries, and not depending on games and devices to keep children occupied

Listen | Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Growing Pains Podcast: Joanna Fortune on acceptance and empathy to manage distress

The parenting expert shares tips on how to ensure fewer tears and more laughter

Listen | Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on when a child should get their own smartphone

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on when a child should get their own smartphone

There is no set rule for when children should have their own smartphone

Listen | Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on what to do if your child is being bullied

Growing Pains podcast: Richard Hogan on what to do if your child is being bullied

There are ways for parents to understand, create an open dialogue, and help them deal with the situation.

Listen | Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of playful parenting

Engaging ways to strengthen and enhance the parent-child relationship – at any age

Listen | Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on how to deal with childhood anxiety

Growing Pains podcast: Colman Noctor on how to deal with childhood anxiety

Episode one of our new ieParenting podcast is available now

Listen | Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

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Growing Pains podcasts: Expert advice on how to deal with challenging parenting issues

From toddler tantrums to teenage tempers, our experts have it covered

Listen | Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

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