Send us a text Managing Holiday Stress and Overstimulation for International Families In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, discusses the mental load, pressure, and overstimulation that the holiday season can bring, especially for internationally parenting families. Clare offers insights on how to handle the chaos, prioritize self-care, and create low-pressure, memorable moments that foster connection and joy...
Send us a text Navigating sibling conflict: when doing less is more. In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, addresses the common parenting challenge of sibling conflict. Clare provides insights into why sibling bickering is hard for parents to tolerate and how it impacts our emotional regulation. She offers practical strategies for managing sibling rivalry and conflict by distinguishing between different types of conflicts, emphasizing the import...
Send us a text How your body, your past and your current reality collide in tough parenting moments. In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, delves into the challenges of 'staying calm' as a parent, particularly in high-stress moments triggered by a child's big emotions. Clare explains the neurobiological factors at play, including the activation of the amygdala, stress hormones, and mirror neurons, which make ...
Send us a text Thriving in Chaos: Micro Habits for Parents and Caregivers In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, explores the concept of thriving amidst the chaos of daily life, especially for parents and caregivers raising children internationally. She delves into the dynamic nature of thriving, emphasizing that it's not about perfection but about feeling alive and learning. Clare discusses the importan...
Send us a text A flexible lens for parents that considers the child, the caregiver, the context, and core values to guide your parenting. In this episode of Globally Thriving Families, host Clare O'Byrne emphasizes the importance of moving beyond popular parenting styles by understanding the unique needs of each child, the parent's background, the context of upbringing, and core family values. She introduces a simplified framework using the Four Cs—Child, Caregiver, Context, and Core V...
Send us a text How to support our kids (and ourselves) to navigate international moves with Mika Izekor. In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, Clare talks with Mika Izekor, a cultural intelligence consultant and adult third culture kid. Clare and Mika dive deep into the emotional impacts of big transitions, strategies for fostering resilience, and the importance of maintaining connections to one's cultural roots. Mika shares her personal journey and professional insights...
Send us a text Letting Go of Perfection: Embracing Good Enough Parenting In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne addresses the pressure parents, especially those raising children internationally, feel to create perfect experiences for their kids. She unpacks the sources of this pressure, including guilt, fear of missing out, and social media comparisons. Clare introduces the concept of 'good enough parenting,' backed by scientific research from experts l...
Send us a text Navigating Summer Breaks as an International Family: Strategies for a Thriving Experience In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, explores strategies for managing the unique challenges of summer breaks for internationally mobile families. Clare recaps the previous discussion on the difficulties of living out of a suitcase during holidays and delves into practical tips including using visual suppo...
Send us a text Insights into the Challenges of Summer Travel for Globally Mobile Families In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne discusses the challenges international parents face during summer travel. Clare addresses executive function overload, regulatory and routine issues, sensory overload, loss of autonomy, and the impact of cultural and generational differences. She offers insights and acknowledges the complexities of traveling with children, and...
Send us a text Embracing Boredom: Strategies for International Parents In this episode of Globally Thriving Families, host Clare O'Byrne discusses the challenges and benefits of boredom for children, especially during school holidays. She explores why boredom is beneficial for developing executive function skills and offers practical strategies for parents to help their children manage boredom without constantly needing to provide entertainment. Clare emphasizes the importance of starting wi...
Send us a text Building Executive Function Skills During Travel: Insights for International Parenting In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, discusses how travel can help develop children's executive function skills, including emotional regulation. As part of the summer shorts series, Clare provides practical tips for managing travel-related stress and supporting children's wellbeing during school holidays. Sh...
Send us a text Managing Sensory Regulation During International Travel In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, dives into practical strategies for international travel with children. Clare addresses the various sensory needs individuals face during travel and offers concrete advice on managing these challenges. From preparing sensory systems with 'heavy work' activities to handling emotional prep with social st...
Send us a text Navigating the Uncertainty of International Family Transitions In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, addresses the challenges faced by international families during periods of potential transitions. She delves into the emotional impact of living in limbo, how uncertainty affects both parents and children, and the concept of uncertainty tolerance from a neuroscience perspective. Clare offers pra...
Send us a text Insights from a Globally Mobile Parent with Raffiah. In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne interviews Raffiah, a parent who has moved internationally nine times over the past 20 years. They discuss the challenges and strategies of raising children in different countries, maintaining cultural roots, and coping with repeated transitions. Raffiah shares her personal experiences, including her initial struggle with loss of independence...
Send us a text In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne delves into the challenges and strategies surrounding children's online content consumption. Clare emphasizes the importance of staying curious and connected with your child, discussing key areas such as content quality, safety, privacy, and emotional wellbeing. She offers practical tips on how parents can monitor and engage with their children's digital habits without resorting to fear or restriction...
Send us a text In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, explores the multifaceted topic of screen time in parenting. Clare discusses the evolution of guidelines from health organizations, the implications of screen use on children's physical and emotional well-being, and provides practical strategies for managing screen habits within the family. She emphasizes the nuanced nature of screen use, especially for fa...
Send us a text In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, delves into the topic of after school behaviours, often referred to as 'after school restraint collapse.' Clare explains the various factors that can contribute to this phenomenon, including the mental and sensory demands of the school day that lead to emotional outbursts once children are in their safe home environment. She provides practical strategies fo...
Send us a text In this episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, explores the essential role of play in child development and its significance for adults. Clare discusses the science behind how play builds neural pathways in the brain, supports cognitive, physical, and social skills, and enhances executive function. She also highlights the benefits of unstructured play and imaginative play for children, and the positive ...
Send us a text Welcome to the Globally Thriving Families Podcast: Introductory Episode In this introductory episode of the Globally Thriving Families Podcast, host Clare O'Byrne, a parent coach and occupational therapist, welcomes listeners and shares her extensive background in supporting children and families worldwide. Clare discusses the unique challenges of raising children internationally and addresses the overwhelming flood of parenting information available today. She explains the fo...
Send us a text Welcome to Globally Thriving Families, the podcast for parents raising globally minded kids. Join me as we explore parenting through the lens of international living, and the unique joys and challenges of raising a family in today's interconnected world. Blending insights from child development and personal experience, I share insights and practical guidance to support the whole family to thrive, wherever life takes you. Connect with Clare: clare@globallythriving.com Get...