Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast

Oct 28 2024 184 ep. 42 mins 20
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This podcast series helps parents get a grip on some of the most important questions in parenting today. Tune in to hear interviews with the biggest influencers and most eminent researchers working in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, psychology and education.

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Episode 179 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Faith Martin: Supporting Parents and Carers of Young People with Mental Health Difficulties

Oct 28 2024 46 mins  
From research, we know a lot about the impact of parental mental health on children. But we know less about the impact of children's mental health on parents. In this interview, Dr Faith Martin, currently senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Cardiff, discusses her research into the effects that children's mental health difficulties can have on parents and carers, and

Episode 178 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Wesley O’Brien: Developing Children’s Fundamental Movement Skills

Oct 21 2024 49 mins  
In this interview, Dr Wesley O'Brien, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Coaching Science at University College Cork, chats to us about his work on fundamental movement skills. Discover how actively developing these foundational movements when children are young can have long lasting positive impact on both their physical health and academic achievements. Dr O'Brien provides

Episode 177 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Kandace Chimbiri: The Story of Britain's Black Nurses

Oct 18 2024 32 mins  
Author Kandace Chimbiri discusses her most recent book, The Story of Britain's Black Nurses, which uncovers the contributions of numerous Black nurses, mainly women, in Britain. Written predominantly for children, it's a fascinating read for everyone which reveals a rich history and highlights the importance of Black nurses to the UK health service. We talk to Kandace about these i

Researcher of the Month: Dr Margarita Panayiotou Discusses Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Oct 17 2024 31 mins  
Our new researcher of the month, Dr Margarita Panayiotou chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her recent paper which examines the impact of social media use within the complex systems of adolescent mental health and development. In findings which might surprise listeners, her study showed that for the group of teens studied, social media was one of the least influential factors on menta

Episode 175 - Dr Sophie Zadeh and Nina Barnsley Talk with Dr Cassie Rhodes: Supporting Donor Conceived Children

Oct 10 2024 45 mins  
In this conversation, Dr Sophie Zadeh, a researcher who specialises in families formed through donor-assisted conception, and Nina Barnsley, director of the Donor Conception Network, chat about how best to support donor conceived children, both at home and school. In the past, parents were often advised that it was not necessary to tell children about using a donor. Today, we know

Episode 174 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Professor Lucy Bray: Preparing Children (and Parents) for Medical Appointments and Hospital Visits

Sep 30 2024 46 mins  
Lucy Bray, Professor of Child Health Literacy at Edge Hill University chats to us about the things that children need to help them feel better prepared for medical procedures, whether routine appointments or something more serious. Find out more about the things that can improve both children’s and parent’s knowledge and satisfaction regarding planned procedures and what reduce

Researcher of the Month: Dr Caoimhe Dempsey Discusses How Children’s Relationships with Parents and Teachers Impact Their Adjustment to School

Sep 13 2024 38 mins  
Our latest Researcher of the Month, Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her new paper, which focuses on how the different relationships that young children have with important adults in their lives interact with each other, and how these relationships contribute to children’s school adjustment. The interview is packed with useful tips for parents and educators ali

Episode 172 - Patrick Cragg Talks with Christine Cunniffe: Lesson Observations and School Culture

Aug 28 2024 30 mins  
Christine Cunniffe, Principal of LVS Ascot in Berkshire, talks to Tooled Up about her approach to lesson observations and building school culture: what makes an emotionally healthy school where there is an optimal relationship between staff and students? Christine is the author of 'Transforming School Culture Through Lesson Observations' (Routledge, 2021).

Episode 171 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Jessica Bondy and Dr Fiona Pienaar: Words Matter

Aug 01 2024 42 mins  
Jessica Bondy and Dr Pienaar talk to us about new charity Words Matter, which aims to end the verbal abuse of children by the adults around them. Find out more about the prevalence of verbal abuse and get some top tips for how we can build children up, rather than knock them down.

Episode 170 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Dr Sue Roffey: School Wellbeing and Positive Education

Aug 01 2024 39 mins  
Dr Sue Roffey chats to us about her new books, ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Early Years and Primary and ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Secondary Settings. A must listen for all educators and parents, Dr Roffey describes a framework for creating learning environments where all pupils can thrive and make progress in learning, and where wellbeing for everyo