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December 2, 2025 32 mins

In this week’s episode of Is It Just Us?, we dive into one of the most loaded parenting topics right now… smartphones for children and teens. With Christmas just around the corner, you may be feeling the pressure! We talk honestly about the pros and cons of smartphones, the emotional, social, and behavioural impacts we’re seeing and how to make choices that are aligned with your values! We hope you enjoy!


Send us your emails at isitjustuspod@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts and what you would like to hear from us!


Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year.

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Check out https://smartphonefree.ie/ and their instagram https://www.instagram.com/smartphonefreechildhoodireland/

For information on this topic https://www.cybersafekids.ie/


Listen to Shonagh Sullivan's Ted Talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqHi6U6z_rc


Come to our FREE Christmas Without The Chaos Masterclass https://www.firmparenting.co/cwc-masterclass/


It's a great time to join the F.I.R.M. Parent Hub and avail of our FREE trial before it's gone! https://www.firmparenting.com/hub-offer

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 and Hayley here


Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.

https://debbiecullinane.ie/

https://www.hayley-rice.com/



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