Thriving Families podcast

Thriving Families

Anna McBride

Being a parent or Carer of a child or children with additional support needs can be as challenging as rewarding. We all need support, reflection and encouragement to help our families thrive. Allow Thriving Families to be a part of your families journey by keeping you informed, empowered and supported.

22 Episodes

Episode 21 - Who am I?
12/20/2023
34:11
Our lives change dramatically if we choose to have a family. Anna chats about how we can sometimes feel we have lost our sense of self and can debate about our identity and start to ask ; Who am I?
School & Home
8/23/2023
32:55
Sometimes there can be a big difference in how a child or young person presents at home and school. Anna discusses why this may be and what it could mean.
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Volunteering
5/31/2023
26:57
To celebrate Volunteers Week Anna chats about the benefits of volunteering through the story of her own experiences.
Self Care Nightmare
2/3/2023
19:36
Anna talks openly about the challenges of trying to prioritise your own self care and struggles it brings.
Parental Guilt
12/21/2022
36:00
Anna chats about the feelings of guilt we may get from being a parent of a child with additional support needs.
How is this my life?
8/26/2022
30:22
Anna talks honestly and frankly about the random , small and silly this in life that make us laugh, cry and reflect.
Carers Week 2022
6/11/2022
24:16
Anna chats about the themes of Carers week 2022 . Making caring visible, valued and supported.
Episode 14 - Holidays
4/26/2022
26:54
Anna informally talks about planning and going on holiday.
Trauma
3/11/2022
35:21
Anna talks briefly about trauma and how it could relate to children and young people with additional support needs. Anna discusses how trauma can relate to the child or young person as well as the carer and she chats about ways to build resilience.
Food
2/19/2022
26:04
Anna talks about the challenges of food. Good can be a challenging issue for many people and it can be further complicated with additional support needs.

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