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 foundational role of occupational therapy in child development and introduces the concept of parent coaching. Clare outlines future podcast topics intended to help parents and caregivers gain insights and practical tips to support their children's development in diverse environments. Listeners are encouraged to engage with Clare for future topic suggestions and further insights.

00:00 Introduction to Globally Thriving Families Podcast
01:10 Meet Your Host: Clare O'Byrne
01:52 Navigating Parenting Information Overload
03:43 The Unique Challenges of Raising Kids Internationally
05:16 Understanding Occupational Therapy
08:00 The Role of Parent Coaching
11:13 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Clare: globally.thriving@gmail.com

Website: https://www.globallythriving.com

Connect with Clare on Instagram: http://instagram.com/globally_thriving