Hosted by two seasoned journalists - and perhaps not so-seasoned mums - the show will delve into all the topics parents across Belfast and beyond are desperate to know more about.
Latest episodes
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38 min
8: NI Screen - Bernard McCloskey
This week on Is This Normal, hosts Sarah and Sheena are joined by Bernard McCloskey, Head of Education for NI Screen.Bernard chats through the endless possibilities for young peopl…
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54 min
7: Nutrition - Dr Kirsty Porter
Sheena and Sarah are joined by Dr Kirsty Porter. From making mealtime more fun, to what foods to avoid or encourage, Kirsty talks through the highs and lows of a toddler's diet.
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33 min
6: Play - Agata Young
On this week’s episode of Be’s parenting podcast hosts Sheena and Sarah chat with Agata Young from Simply Grow on how important play time is for children's development.Agata provid…
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38 min
5: Breast Feeding - Janet Calvert
All mothers have different experiences with breastfeeding and on this week’s episode of Be’s parenting podcast, hosts Sheena and Sarah chat with Breastfeeding Lead at the Public He…
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52 min
4: First Aid - Vicki Campbell
In Episode 3 of Be's parenting podcast Is this Normal? hosts Sheena and Sarah chat with Vicki Campbell from KeepaBeat NI on the topic of first aid.Finding yourself in an emergency…
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34 min
3: Pregnancy in the Pandemic - Gemma Winter
Becoming pregnant and preparing to give birth is a wonderfully exciting time for many new mums but it can also come with a whole range of worries and fears.Then add a worldwide pan…
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47 min
2: Sleep - Erica Hargaden
Sleep is one of the most popular topics of conversations for parents.From the moment you bring your little one home, people will ask if they are a good sleeper.But sleep issues are…
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1 min
1: Season 2 is coming!
Season 2 of 'Is This Normal' starts this Wednesday 9th June.
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21 min
9: Is This Normal? - Dr Malie Coyne - Part 2
Part 2 of our bonus episode as part of Belfast Live and Electric Ireland's Power of Pause campaign, looks at children and parents entering school age and beyond, with guest Dr Mali…
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42 min
8: Is This Normal? - Dr Malie Coyne - Part 1
In this bonus podcast as part of Belfast Live and Electric Ireland's Power of Pause campaign, hosts Sheena McStravick and Sarah Scott are joined by Dr Malie Coyne.Malie has written…
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31 min
7: Is This Normal? - Vaccinations
On this week's episode of our parenting podcast Is this Normal? we're chatting to Jillian Johnston from Public Health Agency (PHA) who talks us through babies and kids vaccination…
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29 min
6: Is This Normal? - Dad Life
Q Radio host and dad Ibe Sesay joins parenting podcast Is This Normal?He's known for his awesome presenting skills on the radio, but Ibe Sesay is a seasoned dad too, with kids rang…
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34 min
5: Is This Normal? - Online Safety
With a generation of 'digital natives' coming up behind us, NSPCC expert Margaret Gallagher talks to Belfast Live parenting podcast 'Is This Normal?' about the dos and don'ts when…
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29 min
4: Is This Normal? - Childcare Costs
Aoife Hamilton from Employers for Childcare tells Belfast Live parenting podcast Is this Normal? how mums and dads can find out exactly what they're entitled to when it comes to fi…
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27 min
3: Is This Normal? - Sleeping
Sleep expert Susan Wallace from Settled Petals opens up to Belfast Live's parenting podcast Is This Normal? about the secrets to a perfect night's sleep with little ones in the hou…
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33 min
2: Is This Normal? - Weaning
This week we talk to paediatric dietician Ailish McVeigh from First Foods Weaning. Ailish takes us through her tips on how to know when your baby is ready for solids, how to pick b…
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1 min
1: Announcing; Is This Normal? from Belfast Live
Hosted by two seasoned journalists - and perhaps not so-seasoned mums - the show will delve into all the topics parents across Belfast and beyond are desperate to know more about.C…