MEDIA, REVIEWS AND RECOGNITION
Deirdre regularly contributes to conversations about children, families, emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed practice.
Explore selected press features, radio and podcast conversations, professional feedback, reader reviews and recognition for her work.
IN THE PRESS
IRISH EXAMINER
It’s Not Fair: New Book Helps Kids to Adjust When Mum and Dad Separate
A full parenting feature by Helen O’Callaghan exploring Deirdre’s child-centred guidance for separating parents and how It’s Not Fair helps children understand family change.
23 February 2025
https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41576617.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
PROCESSING FEELINGS ABOUT PARENTS’ BREAKUP
It’s Not Fair and its companion workbook were featured in the Irish Examiner’s Tots to Teens parenting round-up.
21 January 2025
https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41557633.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
THE ECHO
Sometimes the Child Gets Forgotten During Separation
Deirdre discusses why children can become caught between two parents they love and how child-centred resources can help children feel heard, secure and supported.
9 April 2026
https://www.echolive.ie/wow/arid-41823236.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
RADIO AND PODCASTS
NEWSTALK — LUNCHTIME LIVE
How to Properly Support a Child During Separation
Deirdre discusses practical ways adults can support children during parental separation.
24 February 2025
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT PARENTING
Discussing Divorce and Co-Parenting
A conversation with Dr Mary O’Kane on Dublin City FM about divorce, co-parenting and supporting children through family change.
25 March 2025
CORK’S 96FM OPINION LINE
Bród: Helping Children Understand Divorce and Separation
Deirdre discusses Bród, It’s Not Fair and the importance of helping children understand changes within their family.
15 April 2026
https://open.spotify.com/episode/19ZxCnxTvVD1ex8v8z0Y93?utm_source=chatgpt.com
ADDITIONAL RADIO APPEARANCES
Deirdre has also discussed her work on WLR FM and CRY Youghal.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
CAP AWARDS 2024
It’s Not Fair: Bród’s Journey Through Their Parents’ Break-Up was nominated for the CAP Awards and subsequently shortlisted in 2024.
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION
The book received a Level 1 Certificate of Recognition in Literary Excellence from the Institute of Child Psychology.