Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast

Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 180 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Rachel Moseley: Menopause and Neurodiversity
November 08, 2024

Dr Rachel Moseley chats about her innovative research into the interaction of autism and/or ADHD and menopause. She outlines what we know so far about the experiences of neurodivergent people during menopause and explores some of the additional challenges

Episode 179 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Faith Martin: Supporting Parents and Carers of Young People with Mental Health Difficulties
October 28, 2024

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

Episode 178 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Dr Wesley O’Brien: Developing Children’s Fundamental Movement Skills
October 21, 2024

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 chil

Episode 177 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Kandace Chimbiri: The Story of Britain's Black Nurses
October 18, 2024

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 whic

Researcher of the Month: Dr Margarita Panayiotou Discusses Social Media and Teen Mental Health
October 17, 2024

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 surpris

Episode 175 - Dr Sophie Zadeh and Nina Barnsley Talk with Dr Cassie Rhodes: Supporting Donor Conceived Children
October 10, 2024

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 an

Episode 174 - Dr Rhodes Talks with Professor Lucy Bray: Preparing Children (and Parents) for Medical Appointments and Hospital Visits
September 30, 2024

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

Researcher of the Month: Dr Caoimhe Dempsey Discusses How Children’s Relationships with Parents and Teachers Impact Their Adjustment to School
September 13, 2024

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 r

Episode 172 - Patrick Cragg Talks with Christine Cunniffe: Lesson Observations and School Culture
August 28, 2024

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?

Episode 171 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Jessica Bondy and Dr Fiona Pienaar: Words Matter
August 01, 2024

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, ra