
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?
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyRelationshipsSociety & CultureParenting | |||

Sophie Ellis-Bextor wasn’t expecting to have a baby so soon into her relationship with her now husband, but she says there was a part of her that felt really good about it. This was in the early 2000s when it was not the done thing for a female pop s... more
Chris Hadfield has a granddaughter in China and, as of earlier this year, another granddaughter here in Ireland. But despite the distance, the retired astronaut says they are very much in each others lives. And after all, "I've been around the world ... more
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin says she and her husband would have had a fourth child, but for her debilitating pregnancies. The scientist and broadcaster says her births went without a hitch, but she was chronically ill with hyperemesis gravidarum on eac... more
Ciara Kelly was on in a bar on a sun holiday when she found out she was pregnant. 1999 was a time when Ireland was becoming more liberal, but being an unmarried mum "wasn't without some stigma," and no allowances were made on the gruelling 60-hour sh... more
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Incredible conversations, just listened to your chat with Ciara Kelly, a real gem of an episode.
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.
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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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Recent guests on Conversations with Parents include:
1. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
2. Ciara Kelly
3. Fintan O'Toole
4. Maya Dunphy
5. Ivan Yates
6. Black Paddy
7. Seamus O'Reilly
8. Fabio David
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