Our Story
ParenTalk was born from lived experience.
Between us, Sharon and Camilla have navigated the full reality of modern parenting - the emotional load, the worry, the guilt, the constant juggling of work demands and family needs. We know what it feels like to be highly capable at work while privately running on empty at home.
What struck us most wasn’t just how hard parenting can be, it was how invisible that reality often is in the workplace.
We saw brilliant, dedicated employees struggling in silence. We saw stress mislabelled as “performance issues.” We saw parents forced to choose between being present at home and progressing in their careers. And we saw that most workplaces genuinely wanted to support parents, but didn’t know how to do it in a structured, effective, evidence-based way.
How ParenTalk Began
ParenTalk didn’t begin in a boardroom, it began under a tree in our local village.
We met by chance while walking our dogs and fell into conversation. It quickly became clear
how much we had in common, not just as parents, but professionally. Although we came
from different backgrounds, we realised we were working in the same space, with
overlapping fields that naturally complemented each other.
As we talked, the same frustrations surfaced. We were seeing the same gaps. The same
parents struggling. The same lack of joined-up, practical, emotionally intelligent support,
both at home and in the workplace.
By the time our dogs were ready to head home, the seed for ParenTalk had been planted.
Expert-Led, Evidence-Based
Camilla Marks
Camilla is a Board Certified Behaviour Advisor and Primary School Teacher with an MSc in Behaviour Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, and over 20 years’ experience supporting families.
Sharon Fennelly
Sharon specialises in helping families and young people navigate worry, anxiety, resilience, and growth mindset. Her mission is to equip families with the tools to meet life’s challenges with confidence.
Meet our team of experienced educators and therapists dedicated to supporting children and families to thrive.
Muireann Saidler
Muireann is a qualified Play Therapist and Primary School Teacher with over 20 years’ experience. She supports families navigating neurodiversity, specialising in communication, behaviour, and solution-focused approaches.
Donald Ewing
Donald is a Chartered Educational Psychologist with experience supporting children across Ireland, the UK, and Japan. He focuses on dyslexia, educational policy, and helping learners thrive.
Why We Built It
We built ParenTalk to bridge the gap between parenting and the workplace in a way that actually works.
Today, ParenTalk partners with forward-thinking employers to deliver expert-led, practical,
and emotionally intelligent support for working parents - from early years through to
adolescence. We don’t offer platitudes. We offer real guidance, real tools, and real relief.
Because when parents are supported properly:
- Absenteeism reduces
- Burnout decreases
- Retention improves
- Engagement and performance rise
Supporting parents isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart business.
Why Choose ParenTalk?
Supporting Working Parents, Strengthening Business Performance
ParenTalk bridges the gap left by generic programs, delivering measurable results aligned with corporate strategies, DEI, and sustainability reporting. By supporting parents, you strengthen your workforce and transform parental wellbeing into a strategic business advantage.
We believe no parent should have to struggle alone. When employees receive timely, expert support, they feel more confident, less stressed, and more engaged; benefiting not just their families, but their workplaces too.
That’s why we partner with companies to create truly family-friendly workplaces; where parents feel supported, careers can thrive, and businesses benefit from increased retention, higher productivity, and a more engaged, resilient workforce.
The ParenTalk Solution
ParenTalk provides...
On-demand access to clinical parenting experts
Confidential, stigma-free spaces for parents
Scalable programmes from early years to adolescence, and covering areas such as neurodiversity, mental
health, screen-time, and developmental concerns
Integration with HR, DEI, and wellbeing strategies
Proven Business Impact
+73%
Productivity Potential
5.5x
Revenue Growth in Supported Organisations
€5.35
Return per €1.15 Invested
Increased Retention, Engagement, and Workplace Culture
Reduces Attrition and Burnout while Improving Employee Wellbeing
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Support Your Working Parents - and Your Business
Every organisation is unique, and so are the challenges your employees face. That’s why we create bespoke packages tailored to your team - from webinars and workshops to 1:1 parent support and more.
A tailored approach doesn’t just help parents feel confident, supported, and less stressed, it also drives higher productivity, stronger engagement, and better retention, creating a healthier, more effective workplace.
Don’t wait - let’s design a package that works for your people and your organisation.
Contact us today and we will guide you through the options, so your team can start benefiting as soon as possible.
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