Lunchtime Live

Navigating ADHD as a parent

Parenthood can be a challenge at the best of times, but how do you navigate the hurdles if you have ADHD? Joining Andrea to discuss is Karen Beckett, Parent doing research on parenting and ADHD in DCU and David Condon, expert in ADHD in children who runs a parenting workshop for kids with ADHD.

Reasons to be Happy: Mumisms, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Pussycat Dolls

Lunchtime Live's Reasons to be Happy looks at some of the news stories that you might have missed that will leave you feeling more optimistic. 98FM’s Cathal O’Sullivan joined guest host Anna Daly in the studio to put a smile on your faces…

Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren? A study in the UK has found that 70% of grandparents want to provide some economic support for their children through babysitting grandkids. So, should the favour be returned? Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Broadcaster and host of the Opinions Matter podcast, Broadcaster Claire Ronan and more.

Making Babies: Breastfeeding Challenges

Every Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be talking Making Babies. Andrea will be joined by an expert to cover every area of trying to have a baby. From the very start of knowing how to prepare, right up to pregnancy – and all the bumps in the road in between. This week, Andrea is joined by Aoife Kenny, NMH Clinical Midwife Specialist in Lactation to discuss the common challenges around breastfeeding, and how to navigate them.

Speaking with Jessie Buckley's parents ahead of the Oscars! - Henry McKean Reports

The Oscars are this Sunday, and to mark Jessie Buckley’s nomination (and hopefully her big win) we will be broadcasting from Buckley’s Bar in Killarney tomorrow! Newstalk’s own Henry McKean caught up with Jessie Buckley's parents, who are flying out from Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus this afternoon…