My name is Deirdre Holland Hannon. I’m a Behaviour specialist ,Urotherpist and registered Nurse. When I provide support and parenting guidance my aim is just that, to support and guide not to reinvent the wheel or change your personal parenting style. I endeavour to make suggestions, increase self awareness and add to your successes. I intend to make your life easier and the running of a busy family home go a little bit smoother.

I provide support to individuals, families, community groups and corporations. I have 20 years of experience in providing parent support to Irish families. All challenges and struggles are relative to those experiencing them. 

Born and raised in county Limerick I  graduated from the University of Limerick with an Degree in Nursing Intellectual Disability. Then I went on to study a Masters in Behaviour Analysis in The University of Swansea, Wales. Most recently I have successfully completed the European Society of Paediatric Urology ESPU and International Childrens Continence Society ICCS Master course in Urotherapy. Urotherapy is the first line treatment for functional bladder and bowel problems, like daytime urinary incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, functional constipation, and faecal incontinence. Urotherapy aims to reach the normalization of the voiding and bowel pattern and to prevent further functional disturbances by repeated training. Most importantly it is a evidence based, multidisciplinary and holistic approach. 

Urotherapy can support:

• Potty training
• Postponing and Holding 
• Constipation 
• Poo withholding and Toilet Avoiding 
• Bladder and Bowel dysfunction 
• Bed Wetting/Night Dryness/Noctunal Enuresis 

I provide the first Urotherapy Parenting training parenting in Ireland for Bed Wetting and Night Dryness! Recommended by Dr. O’Kelly paediatric Urologist of The Beacon for Kids. I am creator of the hugely successful holistic approach to potty training “Toilet Training Less Stress more Success”.

I was awarded Family Friendly Irelands Best Digital Communications in 2019. I contribute articles and opinion to different medias such as RTE.ie , Mums and Tots and The Journal.ie to name but a few. In my free time I like to educational posts and free parent support resources to my website and Instagram. 

Most Importantly I am a Mum of three! I can easily empathise with whatever challenges that you may be experiencing, both as a parent and a professional.