Our 40th episode in a row! We are so grateful to you guys and have had a blast making these episodes! We never want a break, the weekly chats are everything! In this episode we use answers from Debbie's Instagram question box to have some fun and talk through the things that make life hard as parents! This convo is funny and very REAL! We hope you love it.

Send your thoughts and comments in to isitjustuspod@gmail.com! We love hearing from you!

We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

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Following on from last week (we got carried away talking about how we became therapists 😅), this week we are chatting about the absolute wonder and amazingness of play therapy, how it works and the cases that stood out to us over the years! We hope this helps you to understand how incredible play is and how deeply wise children are.

Send your thoughts and comments in to isitjustuspod@gmail.com! We love hearing from you!

We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our most asked questions is around how we made the leap from teaching to therapy! In this episode, we talk about how we both went on journeys we never expected and where it has led us today!

We hope you enjoy and that it might help or inspire if you are considering a career change too!

Send your thoughts and comments in to isitjustuspod@gmail.com! We love hearing from you!

We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattel has released its first ever autistic Barbie, complete with headphones, fidgets and a communication device. In this episode of Is It Just Us…? we chat all about why this matters and how representation in toys can shape attitudes.

From a therapist’s lens, we explore play, identity, inclusion and why this Barbie is so much more than a doll.

We hope you enjoy and send your thoughts and comments in to isitjustuspod@gmail.com! We love hearing from you!

We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation.

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grok - the AI image editing app that has exploded on to the scene recently with it's nudifying abilities. In this episode we try to unpack its impact while also providing you with as much helpful info as possible. It's a scary time in the online world, so we hope this episode brings you some clarity and reassurance.

https://hotline.ie/

https://smartphonefree.ie/

https://www.cybersafekids.ie/

https://www.familyitguy.com/

Send your QUESTIONS, feedback and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com

We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation.

**AND there is still time to join us for our 5 Day Behaviour Reset Challenge! 10 min podcasts each day all about behaviour, regulation, boundaries and more- in your own time (it's recorded)! At just €10 you'd be mad not to! https://www.firmparenting.com/checkout/5-day-behaviour-reset-challenge

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!! Is it just us… or does the New Year call for a reset more than a resolution? In this episode, we talk about letting go of pressure, calming your nervous system, and gently finding your feet again after a full-on season. We speak about the ways we personally reset as well as about resetting things like boundaries and routines. Enjoy!

Send your QUESTIONS and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com

We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation.

**AND join us for our brand new 5 Day Behaviour Reset Challenge kicking off with 10 min podcasts each day- in your own time (all recorded)! At just €10 you'd be mad not to! https://www.firmparenting.com/checkout/5-day-behaviour-reset-challenge

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it just us or does Christmas now require a recovery period?! This week, we’re debriefing the festive season in real time..from the chaos and sickness to feelings of grief and thoughts on the new year, we’re chatting about how Christmas actually felt this year, what surprised us, what drained us and why even the good stuff can be… a lot!

No festive perfection, no toxic positivity... just a very honest post-Christmas chat and a gentle nod to the idea that maybe Christmas needs a deload week. Or three!!

Send your feedback and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com

We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation.

**AND join us for our brand new 5 Day Behaviour Reset Challenge kicking off with 10 min podcasts each day from Jan 5th! At just €10 you'd be mad not too! https://www.firmparenting.com/checkout/5-day-behaviour-reset-challenge

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas Eve! In this episode we are chatting all about our F.I.R.M. Parenting approach, what it actually stands for and how it came to be! We share behind the scenes insights into how we work and what is to come too! As a special Christmas gift to you here is a link to our 7 day FREE trial so you can check out our hub yourself!

We hope you enjoy!

We would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy Christmas! Thank you so much for listening, we really appreciate you all.

Send your feedback and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com

We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation.

Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.