Is It Just Us?

Ep. 54 Is It Just Us Or...Is Online Safety The Parenting Issue of This Generation? With Guest Mick Moran

This week we are joined by Mick Moran, CEO of the Irish Internet Hotline, for one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast so far. We talk honestly about what children and teenagers are really being exposed to online right now, from pornography and violent content to online grooming, manipulation, sextortion, AI generated imagery, misogynistic content and the growing influence of harmful online spaces. We hope this informtion empowers you and helps you to feel less alone in navigating a digital world that has changed faster than any of us could have imagined. We also discuss: • Why many children are encountering explicit content far younger than parents realise • The pressure children face online socially and emotionally • How algorithms can quickly pull young people toward harmful content • The importance of open communication over shame and punishment • Practical ways parents can begin protecting and supporting children online ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of explicit online content, pornography, online exploitation and other sensitive topics. Please do not listen with children present. Helpful resources mentioned: • CyberSafeKids [https://www.cybersafekids.ie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Hotline.ie (Irish Internet Hotline) [https://www.hotline.ie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Webwise Ireland [https://www.webwise.ie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Smartphone Free Childhood [https://smartphonefreechildhood.ie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] This episode is proudly sponsored by The FIRM Parent Hub. [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] The F.I.R.M Parent Hub is a therapist-led 24/7 parenting supportive space designed to help you raise confident, emotionally healthy children with boundaries that feel calm, clear, and connected. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, expert support, weekly parenting guidance, live trainings, and a community of parents who truly get it. Grounded in our F.I.R.M. Approach®-Fair, Intentional, Regulated and Modelled- the Hub helps parents move beyond surviving parenting and start feeling more confident, steady, and supported right away. For as little as €5 per week, trusted support is accessible and here for you! Join us here [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/] and Hayley here [https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/] Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below. https://debbiecullinane.ie/ [https://debbiecullinane.ie/] https://www.hayley-rice.com/ [https://www.hayley-rice.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 53 Is It Just Us Or...Quick Fire Parenting Round!

Welcome back! In this episode we are answering quick fire questions straight from Instagram. We have a laugh and a chat about some everyday parenting challenges and thoughts. We hope you enjoy and thank you all sooo much for listening! Send your thoughts and comments to us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com There is still time to join us for our super popular Raising Boys Who Thrive webinar happening tonight May 13th! Get your ticket (which includes the unlimited replay) HERE [https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/2161507] This episode is proudly sponsored by The FIRM Parent Hub. [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] The F.I.R.M Parent Hub is a therapist-led 24/7 parenting supportive space designed to help you raise confident, emotionally healthy children with boundaries that feel calm, clear, and connected. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, expert support, weekly parenting guidance, live trainings, and a community of parents who truly get it. Grounded in our F.I.R.M. Approach®-Fair, Intentional, Regulated and Modelled- the Hub helps parents move beyond surviving parenting and start feeling more confident, steady, and supported right away. For as little as €5 per week, trusted support is accessible and here for you! Join us here [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/] and Hayley here [https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/] Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below. https://debbiecullinane.ie/ [https://debbiecullinane.ie/] https://www.hayley-rice.com/ [https://www.hayley-rice.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

BONUS EP Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About Parenting Boys?

🎉It's our birthday! Is It Just Us? Podcast is ONE year old! THANK YOU to each and every one of you who listen! We really appreciate it. We have had a blast and loved bringing you a new episode every, single week. If you haven't already done so, it would make our day if you could subscribe, rate and tell a friend about our pod! 🥰 ⭐️To say a huge thank you here is a bonus episode we know you will love on a really hot topic- raising boys. In this chat we talk about why this is such an important conversation, what challenges we face as parents of boys and what helps to set them up for the future! We hope you get loads from this. AND if you want more solid information you can trust and practical tools you can use each day our Raising Boys Who Thrive webinar is available to book here. [https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/2161507] The webinar is set to take place live on 13th May and a replay will be sent out by email to all ticket holders. After that it will only be accessible via our F.I.R.M Parent Hub all access tier. For the absolute best value- join our F.I.R.M Parent Hub all access tier now and get this webinar for FREE as part of your subscription. You can sign up here [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] (cancel anytime!) This episode is proudly sponsored by The FIRM Parent Hub. [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] The F.I.R.M Parent Hub is a therapist-led 24/7 parenting supportive space designed to help you raise confident, emotionally healthy children with boundaries that feel calm, clear, and connected. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, expert support, weekly parenting guidance, live trainings, and a community of parents who truly get it. Grounded in our F.I.R.M. Approach®-Fair, Intentional, Regulated and Modelled- the Hub helps parents move beyond surviving parenting and start feeling more confident, steady, and supported right away. For as little as €5 per week, trusted support is accessible and here for you! Join us here [https://www.firmparenting.com/hub#eb4f6a15-435b-47c6-bd64-f63179d8afe6] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/] and Hayley here [https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/] Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below. https://debbiecullinane.ie/ [https://debbiecullinane.ie/] https://www.hayley-rice.com/ [https://www.hayley-rice.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 52 Is It Just Us Or... Does Babysitting Feel Riskier These Days?

In this episode we reflect on a recent Irish Independent article Hayley contributed to about babysitting. We chat about our own experiences with baby sitting as teens, how it feels as parents now and what has changed. We also explore today's teens and what stepping into that role today might look and feel like for them. We hope this gives you some helpful insights into this topic! Send your thoughts and comments to us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources. The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here [https://www.breaffyhouseresort.com/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/] and Hayley here [https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/] Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below. https://debbiecullinane.ie/ [https://debbiecullinane.ie/] https://www.hayley-rice.com/ [https://www.hayley-rice.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 51 Is It Just Us Or... Do We Need To Talk About PMDD and Peri Meno With Guest Caitlin Kirrane

This week's episode is such a treat! We had an amazing conversation with mum of 4, Caitlin Kirrane https://www.instagram.com/mrscaitlinkirrane/ [https://www.instagram.com/mrscaitlinkirrane/]. Caitlin shares her life living in a mobile home with 4 children whilst building their dream home. She is open and honest about her pregnancies, living in the mobile, her PMDD and more recently, her quest to help herself through peri menopause. This conversation is an absolute must listen! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Send your thoughts and comments to us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources. The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here [https://www.breaffyhouseresort.com/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/] and Hayley here [https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/] Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below. https://debbiecullinane.ie/ [https://debbiecullinane.ie/] https://www.hayley-rice.com/ [https://www.hayley-rice.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.