My name is Deirdre Holland Hannon. I’m a behaviour specialist and Parent Support provider. 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, groups and corporations. I have years of experience in providing parent support to thousands of Irish families. All challenges and struggles are realitive to those experiencing them. Navigating family life, the transitions and milestones that go with it is growth and the evolution can be challenging! 

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 Applied Behaviour Analysis in University of Swansea, Wales. I worked in ABA services, in home, private services and schools for over 15 years. I worked with every age from 3 to 18 in that time. I continue to undertake continuous professional development even now, Continually up skilling in the areas of child development and parent mentoring. With my specialist subject being Toileting. Potty training is something I’ve supported families with for years. I’m creator of the hugely successful holistic approach “Toilet Training Less Stress more Success” . I support families with potty challenges also, poo holding and wee holding. It’s a privilege to be trusted by so many families in their hour of need. I’ve trained with the ERIC Trust to bring my clients the most up to date research and strategies in all things peads continence including Bed Wetting and Night Dryness. I now provide the first parenting support of its kind in Ireland for Bed Wetting and Night Dryness! Recommended by Dr. O’Kelly paediatric Urologist of The Beacon for Kids. 

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 continually add free new parent support resources to my website and Instagram. 

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

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