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 for parents trying to find the right balance between connection and protection. You’ll hear...
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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 for parents trying to find the right balance between connection and protection. You’ll hear...
Supporting Parents and Carers in NI: Kerry chats to the Parentline Team
Parentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting
38 minutes
10 months ago
Supporting Parents and Carers in NI: Kerry chats to the Parentline Team
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, teenagers and even older children - we never stop being parents. They discuss issues that com...
Parentline NI - Your Guide to Parenting
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 for parents trying to find the right balance between connection and protection. You’ll hear...
