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Conversations with Parents

The Irish Times
Parenting
The Irish Times
Childhood
Irish Times
Victoria Smurfit
Maia Dumphy
Brendan O'connor
Marriage
Tony Cantwell
Avonmore Super Milk
Social Media
Down Syndrome
ADHD
Covid-19
Parenting Styles
Homelessness
Racism
Substance Abuse
Postpartum Depression
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SEASON TWO COMING SOON! Conversations with Parents is a podcast from The Irish Times. Host Jen Hogan talks to interesting people about being parents. What are the hardest parts? What have they learned about raising kids? What are their parenting strategies - or are they making it up as they go along?

Produced in association with Avonmore Super Milk.

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes13Foundeda year ago
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Conversations with Parents from The Irish Times is coming back with a new season. 

Last year Jen Hogan spoke to interesting people about the hardest challenge of their lives: raising kids.

Season two will feature eight brilliant guests with new par... more

Conversations with Parents from The Irish Times is coming back with a new season. 

Last year Jen Hogan spoke to interesting people about the hardest challenge of their lives: raising kids.

Season two will feature eight brilliant guests with new pa... more

Does parenting with the seemingly never-ending juggle of work, home-life, and trying to be everything to everyone, actually get any easier? What about if you have a child struggling with anxiety, where do you begin in the search for meaningful suppor... more

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Maya Dunphy
Broadcaster and writer
Episode: Conversations with Parents - the debrief
Ivan Yates
Broadcaster and former politician
Episode: Conversations with Parents - the debrief
Black Paddy
Social media star
Episode: Conversations with Parents - the debrief
Seamus O'Reilly
Writer and advocate
Episode: Conversations with Parents - the debrief
Fabio David
Comedian, content creator, and social media star
Social Media and Comedy Scene
Episode: Black Paddy: 'I want to teach my children to love the colour of their skin'
Terry Prone
Communications expert, writer, and broadcaster
Episode: Terry Prone on allowing son Anton Savage to be in her publicity as a child: ‘I think it was the wrong thing to do’
Victoria Smurfit
Hollywood actor known for roles in films like The Beach and Cruella.
Disney+
Episode: Victoria Smurfit: 'Micromanaging your kids makes them useless. Same for men.'
Tony Cantwell
Stand-up comedian, podcaster, and father of two young children
Episode: Tony Cantwell: 'Since my ADHD diagnosis I’m a more patient dad’
Brendan O'Connor
RTÉ star and radio host
RTÉ
Episode: Brendan O'Connor: 'I keep annoying my kids with teachable moments'

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Jen Hogan
Host of conversations with interesting guests about the challenges and journeys of parenting, providing insights and humor throughout discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent , fun and insightful

    Just caught up with the most recent episode this morning and honestly, enjoy these weekly conversations so much. Jen is a wonderful host , warm and witty and the range of guests is broad and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo1801
    Irelanda year ago

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There is consistent praise for the depth of discussion and practical parenting insights shared.
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Many commend the host's warmth, wit, and ability to connect with a wide range of guests.

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Brendan O'Connor: 'I keep annoying my kids with teachable moments'
Q: How do you navigate the thorny issue of screen time?
Brendan holds off screens for as long as possible, acknowledging the challenges of social media while recognizing its potential benefits for children like Mary.
Brendan O'Connor: 'I keep annoying my kids with teachable moments'
Q: What are the tools you want to give your daughters to navigate modern life?
Brendan emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills and the ability to get on with people as essential tools for his daughters to navigate modern complexities.
Tony Cantwell: 'Since my ADHD diagnosis I’m a more patient dad’
Q: How does having ADHD affect your parenting?
It was really tough, but since being medicated for it, I'm a lot more patient and know exactly what needs to be done in the morning.

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Focusing on the multifaceted journey of parenting, this podcast engages listeners with conversations featuring notable guests from diverse backgrounds. Each episode tackles various challenges parents face, such as managing societal expectations, navigating children's mental health, and fostering inclusion. The discussions often reflect on personal experiences, including themes like gentle parenting, single parenthood, and the influence of social media. Unique insights are presented through a blend of humor and candid anecdotes, offering a relatable and thoughtful exploration of the trials and joys associated with raising children.

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1. The Women's Podcast
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Conversations with Parents launched a year ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Conversations with Parents include:

1. Maya Dunphy
2. Ivan Yates
3. Black Paddy
4. Seamus O'Reilly
5. Fabio David
6. Terry Prone
7. Victoria Smurfit
8. Tony Cantwell

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