To raise thriving children parents need better support. Parentline NI is here for all parents offering support, guidance or advice wherever you are on the parenting journey. We are a helpline for parents operated by Children in Northern Ireland. The Parentline podcasts will explore the ups and downs of parenting with honest and frank discussions to support parents to lay the strongest possible foundations for their children. Find out more information about Parentline NI at…
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In the final episode of the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover , young people and adults come together to look ahead — exploring how families can navigate the digital world side by side with trust, understanding, and openness. Hosted by Maria , this episode features honest reflections from Matylda, Theo, Ethan, and Darragh , alongside youth worker Paula , who has supported the group throughout the project.…
In Episode 2 of the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover , the youth advisory group continues their honest conversation about what life online really looks like — this time focusing on something every family has to navigate: boundaries and trust . Hosted again by Maria (15, Portadown) , this episode features real discussions from Matylda, Theo, Ethan, Darragh , and youth worker Paula . Together, they explore…
This episode launches the Be Cyber Safe NI Takeover — a special three-part youth-led mini-series produced by Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) in partnership with the NSPCC . Be Cyber Safe NI is a new advisory group of young people, aged 13–17, from across Northern Ireland. Working with CiNI and NSPCC, they explore issues like online privacy, harmful content, AI, and mental health, and share…
Smartphones are becoming part of children’s lives earlier than ever — and for many parents, it’s not an easy decision to make. From staying in touch to keeping up with peers, there’s a lot to weigh up when thinking about the right time to hand over a phone. In this episode of the Parentline Podcast , we explore how families and schools are navigating these decisions — and what support is out there…
In this deeply insightful episode of the Parentline podcast, host Kerry McLean is joined by Tanya Strowger , a mother of three and counsellor at Jigsaw Community Counselling Centre , and Rebecca McCullough from Eden Consultancy NI . Together, they explore what it’s like to support neurodiverse children —particularly autistic children—through life’s big transitions , including school changes,…
In this special episode, Kerry chats to three of the Parentline NI team - Kathy, Roisin and Julie. This episode focuses on the core ethos of the Parentline service. They discuss the importance of connection with callers, and the teams' aim to provide a listening ear, and non judgemental support to parents and carers. Callers can use the service for any stage of parenting, from babies and toddlers,…
At Parentline, we are experiencing a large number of calls from parents and carers who are struggling with the issue of Anxiety Based School avoidance. Many of these parents feel like they are the only ones going through it, which is so far from the truth. In this very special episode of the Parentline NI Podcast we share some of the stories and experiences from parents, and shine a light on this…
Kate McKeown and Sarah Carvell chat to Kerry McLean about their experiences with dyslexia - they discuss their barriers to support, trusting their own judgements around their childrens' needs, and navigating a path for a better outcome. If you would like to talk to Parentline about dyslexia, or about any other parenting matter, you can call us on 0808 8020 400.
This episode, Kerry talks to two guests, Bronagh Donnelly and Mary Jordan. Bronagh's son has ADHD, and she also works for an ADHD support service. Mary has ADHD herself, and so do both of her children. Our guests candidly share their stories of parenting children with ADHD and their journey through getting the right support, understanding ADHD and their overall mindset about it. Their stories are…
This episode, Kerry chats to two local parents, Barbara and Katrina, who share their views on how to rediscover the magic of Christmas, on a budget! They discuss their own, personal family traditions, and revisit what really matters at Christmas. The Cost of Living Crisis is affecting the vast majority of us, so why should we put unnecessarily pressures on ourselves and our family to keep up with…