Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast

Episode 120 - Emotional Literacy at Christmas

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Weston delivers a Christmas message focusing on emotional literacy, oracy and zones of regulation.  Music by SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras fr...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Susie Bower-Brown Discusses the School Experiences of Gender Diverse Teens

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Susie Bower-Brown about the experiences of binary-trans, non-binary and gender questioning young people in UK...

Episode 118 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor James O'Higgins Norman: Tackling Bullying

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Dr Weston talks to Professor James O'Higgins Norman about bullying. Professor O'Higgins Norman is the UNESCO Chair on Tackling Bull...

Episode 117 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Marc Brackett about Emotional Intelligence: Permission to Feel

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brackett outlines how, far from being a weakness, emotions - and our ability to feel, understand, and use them - are vital to achieving succ...

Episode 116 - Dr Weston Talks with Ella Podmore MBE: Inspiring Young Engineers

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Dr Weston chats with Ella Podmore about her role as senior materials engineer at McLaren Automotive. Ella answers questions from ch...

Episode 115 - Dr Weston Talks with Caoimhe Dempsey: Becoming a School Parent

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Dr Weston talks with PhD student, Caoimhe Dempsey about her research into how parents feel when their children first start school. ...

Episode 114 - Dr Weston Talks with Rugby Star and PE Teacher Sonia (Sonic) Green

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Dr Weston chats to England and Saracens rugby player, Sonia Green, otherwise known as Sonic. They discuss how to encourage sporting...

Episode 113 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Mina Fazel: Supporting Refugee Children

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Professor Mina Fazel talks to Dr Weston about supporting displaced children once they are in a place of refuge. Listen now to find ...

Researcher of the Month: Professor David Putwain - Is Warning Students of the Consequences of Exam Failure an Effective Strategy?

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher of the month, Professor David Putwain, discusses his recent paper which focuses on whether warning GCSE students of the consequences of fai...

Episode 111 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Deirdre Butler and Dr Paula Lehane: Using Minecraft in Schools

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview, Dr Weston talks with Professor Deirdre Butler and Dr Paula Lehane about how Minecraft: Education Edition is being used in c...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Éadaoin Slattery - Do Sustained Attention Training Interventions Really Work?

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher of the Month, Dr Éadaoin Slattery, discusses her recent paper, which systematically reviews the evidence around popular sustained attentio...

Episode 109 - Dr Weston Talks with Justin Bowen: Supporting Bereaved Children at School - a Father's Experience

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Dr Weston talks with Justin Bowen about his own family's experience of loss and what prompted him to write support books for parent...

Episode 108: Dr Weston Talks with Victoria Franklin: Working Together to Improve School Attendance

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview aimed at school staff, educational consultant Victoria Franklin talks with Dr Weston about key messages from new Government Guidance...

Researcher of the Month: Tom King Discusses the Effectiveness of School-Based, Peer-Led Wellbeing Interventions

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Researcher of the Month, Tom King, discusses his recent paper which reviews the evidence for peer-led mental health and wellbeing interventions, w...

Episode 107 - Dr Weston Talks with Bennie Kara: Embracing and Valuing Diversity in Schools

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Bennie Kara, deputy headteacher, author and speaker on diversity in the curriculum and school environment. Benni...

Episode 105 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Nikita Hayden: Siblings of Children with Autism

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Nikita Hayden about the experiences of young people who have siblings with intellectual or developmental disa...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Larisa McLoughlin Discusses Cyberbullying and Social Connectedness

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Larisa McLoughlin, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper which examines whether or not social connectedness is a p...

Episode 103 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Natalie Brown: The Importance of Menstrual Cycle Education

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston is joined by research scientist, Dr Natalie Brown, to discuss the importance of menstrual cycle education and its current d...

Researcher of the Month: Mishika Mehrotra Discusses the Importance of Dinnertime Conversation

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Mishika Mehrotra, talks to Dr Weston about the importance of mealtime conversation between parent and child. Join us to l...

Episode 101 - Dr Weston Talks with Laura Barrett about Cystic Fibrosis: A Parent's Journey Through Their Child's Diagnosis and Hospital Stays

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston is joined by Laura Barrett, author of a powerful and moving new book which chronicles her experiences when, shortly after b...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Ola Demkowicz Discusses Teen Girls' Mental Health

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Ola Demkowicz, talks to Dr Weston about teenage girls' mental health. We know that girls and women tend to be at great...

Episode 99 - Dr Weston Talks with Patrice Bain: A Parent's Guide to Unleashing Children's Learning Potential

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Patrice Bain, educator, speaker and author, about her new book A Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching. In it, the...

Episode 98 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Chris Bowden: Suicide Prevention and Postvention in Schools

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with suicide prevention and postvention expert, Dr Chris Bowden. They discuss the importance of cultivating emotional...

Researcher of the Month: Emre Deniz Discusses Sibling Bullying

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, PhD student Emre Deniz, talks to Dr Weston about sibling bullying. They discuss how common this phenomenon is, how often ...

Episode 96 - Dr Weston Talks with Fiona Spargo-Mabbs: Advice for Parents about Teens and Drugs

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Fiona Spargo-Mabbs, founder of the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation, a drug and alcohol education charity that aim...

Episode 95 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Rory Devine: Interacting with Children in the Early Years

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with developmental psychologist, Dr Rory Devine. They focus on what we know about how young children develop control ...

Episode 94 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith: Challenges Faced by Children with Intellectual Disabilities

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith about the experiences of children with intellectual disabilities and their families in ...

Episode 93: Dr Weston Talks with Dr Kathryn Bates - Key Things to Understand about Neurodiversity

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Kathryn Bates about neurodiversity - the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within the human sp...

Researchers of the Month: Dr Miriam Rahali and Professor Sonia Livingstone Discuss #SponsoredAds and the Impact of Influencers on Children

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our Researchers of the Month, Dr Miriam Rahali and Professor Sonia Livingstone, talk to Dr Weston about their recent report, which examines the impact...

Episode 91 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Vanessa Kurdi: Motivating Children in the Classroom and at Home

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Vanessa Kurdi about cultivating positive relationships between pupils and teachers and the impact this can ha...

Episode 90 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Melissa Oldham: Teenage Drinking

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Melissa Oldham about trends in youth drinking. They discuss whether research shows that giving underage teens...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Mimi Tatlow-Golden Discusses the Importance of Fun

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Mimi Tatlow-Golden, talks to Dr Weston about the fundamental role of fun in the development of children's self-concept...

Episode 88 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Eva Musby: A Parent's Story of Supporting a Child with an Eating Disorder

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Eva Musby, author of 'Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders: How to Help Your Child Eat Well and Be Well', about h...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Rachel Nesbit Discusses Adventurous Play in Schools

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Rachel Nesbit, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper which explores the importance of adventurous play to children...

Episode 86 - Dr Weston Talks with Suzi Godson: The MeeToo Mental Help App

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Suzi Godson, founder of the MeeToo mental help app, an NHS endorsed app, where young people aged 11-25 can seek ...

Episode 85 - Dr Weston Talks with Jen Gale: Making Sustainable(ish) Changes to Our Lives

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Jen Gale, author of 'The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide', a book packed full of practical advice about how to mak...

Episode 84 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Christia Spears Brown: Why Biases Matter and How to Reduce Them

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Christia Spears Brown about the impact of bias, particularly in the context of race and gender. They d...

Episode 81 - Dr Weston Talks with Maria Strauss: Responding to the Ofsted Rapid Review into Sexual Abuse in Schools

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Maria Strauss, partner at law firm Farrer & Co, about how schools should respond to the recent Ofsted rapid ...

Researcher of the Month: Professor Charlotte Markey Discusses Boys' Body Image

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Professor Charlotte Markey, talks to Dr Weston about her forthcoming book, 'Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys'. Due...

Episode 82 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Gemma Lewis: Teen Mental Health and Evidence-Based Early Interventions

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston chats with epidemiologist Dr Gemma Lewis about her research into the causes of mental health problems in teenagers. They di...

Episode 80 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Duncan Astle: Neuromyths, Memory, Revision and Helping Struggling Learners

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with brain scientist, Dr Duncan Astle, about how to consolidate learning in our memory and finds out some actionable ...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Jo Van Herwegen Discusses the Impact of Neuromyths on Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Jo Van Herwegen, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper, which examines the prevalence of neuromyths surrounding co...

Episode 78 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Katherine Davies: Negotiating Family Dynamics, Politics and Sibling Relationships

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with sociologist, Dr Katherine Davies, about her research into the nature of family relationships. They talk about Dr...

Researcher of the Month: Nora Trompeter Discusses Eating Disorder Symptoms and Mental Health Literacy

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Nora Trompeter, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper, which examines the differences in eating disorder symptoms bet...

Episode 76 - Dr Weston Talks with Sarah Dowey: Metacognition in the Classroom

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Sarah Dowey about implementing metacognitive teaching practices. Sarah is a secondary English teacher and is cur...

Researchers of the Month: Dr Hope Christie and Dr Lucy Hiscox Discuss the Impact of the Pandemic on Parents

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researchers of the month, Dr Hope Christie and Dr Lucy Hiscox, talk to Dr Weston about their recent paper, which examines the impact that lockdown...

Episode 74 - Dr Weston Talks with Julie Kettlewell: Metacognition in the Classroom

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with memory and metacognition expert, Julie Kettlewell, about the importance of teaching children metacognitive strat...

Researcher of the Month: Stepheni Uh Discusses Early Predictors of Self-Harm

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Gates Cambridge Scholar, Stepheni Uh, talks to Dr Weston about her recent paper, which examines how teenagers at greatest...

Episode 72 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Tamsin Ford: Emerging Patterns in Young People's Mental Health

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Tamsin Ford CBE about mental health post-pandemic. They discuss some emerging patterns impacting on th...

Episode 71 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Seonaid Anderson: Tics and Tic Disorders in Young People

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with psychologist and neurodiversity consultant, Dr Seonaid Anderson, about the development of tics in childhood. The...

Episode 70 - Dr Weston Talks with Chief Constable Simon Bailey: Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse - What Parents Should Do

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Chief Constable Simon Bailey about the culture of violence against women and girls, particularly in schools. They ...

Episode 69 - Dr Weston Talks with Paul Pomroy, CEO of McDonalds UK: Being a Dad - A Father's Day Special Edition

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Father's Day podcast, Dr Weston talks with Paul Pomroy, CEO of McDonalds UK, about his biggest job - being a dad. They talk about opti...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Serena Bauducco Discusses Improving Teenagers' Sleep

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Serena Bauducco, talks to Dr Weston about her recent research project, trialing a universal sleep intervention in Swed...

Episode 67 - Dr Weston talks with Dr Fiona Vera-Gray: Teen Relationships, the Impact of Pornography and Gender Inequality

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please be aware that this interview contains adult themes and is not suitable for younger ears. The discussion also addresses themes such as sexu...

Episode 66 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Dasha Nicholls: 'The Silent Emergency' - Eating Disorders and Body Image

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Dasha Nicholls about all the things that parents should understand when it comes to eating disorders. She giv...

Episode 65 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Lucy Foulkes: 'What Mental Health Really Is and What It Isn't'

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Lucy Foulkes, adolescent mental health expert, about her new book, Losing Our Minds, and how public discourse...

Episode 64 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Robin Banerjee: Transition, Peer Relationships, Kindness and Success - Rethinking Wellbeing

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Robin Banerjee about the connections between peer relationships, kindness and wellbeing, especially at...

Episode 63 - Dr Weston Talks with Rachel Lees: Teenagers and Cannabis Use

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to cannabis use disorder expert, Rachel Lees, to find out the facts about teenagers and cannabis. They discuss what i...

Episode 62 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Naomi Flynn: Supporting EAL Children in the Multilingual Classroom

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Naomi Flynn about what makes a great teacher of children with English as an additional language (EAL). They d...

Episode 61 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor David Gadd: Domestic Abuse and Teen Relationships

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks with Professor David Gadd about domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. Harnessing Professor Gadd's exte...

Episode 60 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Praveetha Patalay: Young People's Mental Health and Mentally Healthy Schools

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Praveetha Patalay about the evidence surrounding young people's mental health in the UK. They focus on Dr Pat...

Researcher of the Month: Dr Jerica Radez Discusses Help-Seeking for Teenagers with Depression and Anxiety

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Jerica Radez, talks to Dr Weston about barriers and facilitators to help-seeking for teens with anxiety or depression....

Episode 58 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Victoria Murphy: Supporting Bilingual Children

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Victoria Murphy about the misconceptions surrounding children with English as an additional language (...

Episode 57 - Researcher of the Month: Dr Jesus Alfonso D. Datu Discusses the Power of Kindness

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Dr Jesus (Jess) Alfonso D. Datu talks to Dr Weston about the importance of teaching children to be kind and the far-reach...

Episode 56 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Anna Conway Morris: Young People's Mental Health, Body Image and Digital Life

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Anna Conway Morris returns to our podcast series to discuss life as a child psychiatrist during the pandemic and the impact of lockdown on young pe...

Episode 55 - Dr Weston Talks with Barry Cooper: Developing Positive Parent Partnerships

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks with experienced teacher and educational consultant, Barry Cooper, about the greatest untapped resource of all school...

Episode 54 - Researcher of the Month: Simon Brett Discusses Encouraging New Findings about Treating Teen Depression in School Settings

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our researcher of the month, Simon Brett, talks to Dr Weston about his project which assesses the impact of using a specific type of therapy to treat ...

Episode 53 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor William Pickett and Professor Wendy Craig: Social Media Use and Cyberbullying

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53 - In this episode, Dr Weston talks with Canadian researchers Dr William Pickett and Dr Wendy Craig about their findings linking intense and...

Episode 52 - Dr Weston Talks with Peter Worley: 'Doing Philosophy' with Children

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Peter Worley about how to cultivate philosophical enquiry in children. They discuss what philosophy is, what sort ...

Episode 51 - Dr Weston talks with Andy Robertson: The Benefits of Gaming

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to gaming and family technology expert Andy Robertson. They discuss all of the positive learning opportunities that g...

Episode 49 Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Jacqui Oatley MBE: Parenting in a Pandemic (TUE)

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49 - In this special episode, guest presenter Jacqui Oatley MBE turns the tables and interviews Kathy to help parents get a grip on the key is...

Episode 50 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Michael Lamb: Building Parental Confidence and Successful Co-Parenting

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50 - In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Professor Michael Lamb about building parental confidence and self-esteem. They discuss how both biol...

Episode 42 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Susan Golombok: Non-Traditional Family Forms

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Professor Susan Golombok about non-traditional family forms. They discuss the research evidence showing that child...

Episode 48 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Michaela James: Encouraging Teenage Girls to Be Physically Active

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Dr Michaela James about declining levels of physical activity for teenage girls. They discuss teenagers' thoughts ...

Episode 47 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Helen Dodd: The Importance of Play

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Professor Helen Dodd about the crucial importance of play in children's development. The examine the relationship ...

Episode 46 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Jeffrey DeMarco: Parenting in the Digital Age, Radicalisation and Sexual Exploitation

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Dr Jeffrey DeMarco about how we should engage with our children about the online world. They discuss the importanc...

Episode 45 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Siobhan O'Neill: Children's Mental Health in Northern Ireland

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Professor Siobhan O'Neill about her research into mental health in Northern Ireland. They explore issues relating ...

Episode 44 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Hope Christie: Parenting with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to Dr Hope Christie about her research into the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on parents, and the w...

Episode 43 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Elena Martellozzo: Young People, Pornography and Online Safety

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to criminologist, Dr Elena Martellozzo, about her research into young people's feelings about, and experiences of, on...

Episode 41 - 10 Common Mistakes Loving Parents Make

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All parents want the best for their children, but it's easy to fall into behaviour traps that will actually hinder them, rather than help. Listen to D...

Episode 40 - Wednesday Wisdom: Learned Happiness

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 40 - In this episode, hear Dr Kathy Weston's thoughts about happiness and how, far from being simple to achieve, it takes hard work and effort...

Episode 39 - Dr Weston Talks with Adrienne Burgess: The Impact of Fathers and Engaging with Fathers at School

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Adrienne Burgess, joint Chief Executive of The Fatherhood Institute, about the impact of fathers on their children...

Episode 38 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Neil Mercer: Oracy and the Power of Speaking Well in School and at Home

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Neil Mercer about the importance of oracy. They discuss how parents can have a huge impact on developing...

Episode 37 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Darren Moore: School Attendance, Parental Engagement and Returning to School

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Dr Darren Moore about school attendance, easing the return to school, homework and how schools can...

Episode 36 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Pooky Knightsmith: Returning to School Post Lockdown and School Avoidance

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Dr Pooky Knightsmith about returning to school after lockdown, nurturing children’s wellbeing an...

Episode 35 - Dr Weston Talks with Professor Tracey Wade: Perfectionism, Social Media and Eating Disorders

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Tracey Wade about the impact of perfectionism on young people. They discuss the potential negative impac...

Episode 34 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Jarlath O'Brien: Special schools, behaviour management and building a parent partnership

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Jarlath O’Brien about special schools, behaviour management in schools and building a parent par...

Episode 33 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor Ellen Townsend: Young people and self harm, the importance of listening.

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Ellen Townsend about young people and self-harm. They discuss the importance of listenin...

Episode 32 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Anna Hemmings and Megan Pengelly of GamCare: The importance of teaching young people about gambling

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr Kathy Weston talks to Anna Hemmings and Megan Pengelly about the importance of teaching young people about gambling, so they c...

Episode 31 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore: Teenage behaviour, brain development, technology, and long term consequences of the Covid-19 lockdown on teenagers

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore about research on teenage behaviour and brain development, includi...

Episode 30: Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor Michael Gradisar: Sleep difficulties during adolescence and strategies to promote better sleep

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Michael Gradisar about sleep difficulties during adolescence, including why so many teen...

Episode 29: Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Charlotte Markey about how parents can help their children maintain a positive body image.

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Charlotte Markey about body image and how parents can help their children, especially girls, naviga...

Episode 28: Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Howard-Jones about the challenges of school closures and how to motivate and reward learning

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Howard-Jones about the challenges for parents and teachers during school closures and how to moti...

Episode 27 - Dr Kathy Weston talk with Professor Adele Diamond: Executive Functions, why they are so important and how parents can help to enhance their development in children.

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Professor Adele Diamond talks about executive functions, why they are so important and how parents can help to enhance their developm...

Dr Kathy Weston - Thoughts on positive family mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Crisis

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Dr Weston's Thoughts on positive family mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Crisis.

Episode 26 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Sir Anthony Seldon: The challenges and opportunities presented by the Corona virus pandemic

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sir Anthony Seldon about the challenges and opportunities presented by the Corona virus pandemic, especially with regards to students...

Episode 25 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor Shirley Reynolds: Supporting young people during the Coronavirus Covid 19 outbreak and depression.

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Shirley Reynolds about the Coronavirus Covid 19 outbreak and depression in young people and the r...

Episode 24 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor Peter Clough: Mental Toughness

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Peter Clough about Mental Toughness, especially in children and young people and the importance o...

Episode 23 - Dr Kathy Weston talks with Professor McHale: Sibling relationships and how parents promote sibling harmony.

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Weston talks to leading US-based researcher, Professor Susan McHale on the topic of the sibling relationship.

Kathy Weston on Jeremy Vine Show

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Weston on Jeremy Vine Show