Back-to-school special: starting age, PE problems, school refusal and teenage vapes

Aug 18, 2026 · 55 min · 13 segments

Have you ever wondered how teachers treat your children when you’re not there to witness it? Well, if comedian-múinteoir Julie Jay is anything to go by, you can expect them to be well and truly…

Have you ever wondered how teachers treat your children when you’re not there to witness it? Well, if comedian-múinteoir Julie Jay is anything to go by, you can expect them to be well and truly mothered. Even if they’re teenagers. In this special back-to-school episode, Jen welcomes Julie along with lecturer in psychology Mary O'Kane and John Murphy from the Physical Education Association of Ireland to discuss the challenges and choices faced by parents when they're children are preparing to start the new academic year. Produced by Andrew McNair. Presented by Jen Hogan. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how teachers treat your children when you’re not there to witness it? Well, if comedian-múinteoir Julie Jay is anything to go by, you can expect them to be well and truly…

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Back-to-school special: starting age, PE problems, school refusal and teenage vapes

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Back-to-school special: starting age, PE problems, school refusal and teenage vapes