Parenting: I'm worried my son isn't happ...

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host John Fardy to answer your parenting questions… 

Child Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to answer your parenting questions… 

Dr Colman Noctor joins Tom Dunne to answer your parenting questions… 

Find answers to a few frequently asked questions that I get from parents about life coaching for children and the work that I do. 

In these rapidly changing, unsettling times, as families are hunkering down and lives are put on hold, Janet is joined by author and therapist Susan Stiffelman to answer a parent’s concerns about discussing current events with her 4-year old. She describes her daughter as inquisi ... Show More

The feelings & emotions of your child are deeply connected to you. Depression in parents can cause anxiety in children but happy parents cause happiness in children. Would you like to gain practical, helpful truth rather than guilt? This episode features an inspiring conversation ... Show More

For this episode I am joined by the incredible Dr Joanna Fortune who has been a guiding light through my experience of supporting my child with significant anxiety (separation anxiety in particular). We discuss different types of play therapy, why some might work better than othe ... Show More

<p>This week’s Parenting SOS is another bonus episode brought to you by Bupa, who have identified some of the most urgent questions when it comes to helping our children with their mental health.</p><br><p>Giovanna welcomes back child psychologist Professor Sam Wass to guide us t ... Show More

Janet responds to an email from the mother of an almost-3-year-old boy who has started asking if she is happy, usually after he’s done something wrong. This mom admits that she does freely show her emotions “because I think that is a healthy thing,” but she doesn’t want her son t ... Show More

A parent writes that she and her husband are concerned their toddler feels responsible for their emotions. This is a trait they both recognize from their own backgrounds. “He asks again and again, ‘Happy, mommy?’ as if he’s trying to help me be happy.” This mom says that if she a ... Show More

<p>#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. <br/><br/>She tackles various commo ... Show More

Healthy parenting is possible with God's help. But how do you maintain a good attitude when your child is misbehaving? John and Danny will offer some helpful thoughts for when your son or daughter acts difficult. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Find us online at focusonthefami ... Show More