Podcast: How to move towards a smartphone free childhood
PAPAYA aims to educate and empower parents on the mental health problems associated with smartphones and social media, and to help parents work together…
Podcast: Empowering children: the role of early intervention
Alis Rocca speaks with Vanessa Longley, the Chief Executive of Chance UK, about the critical importance of early intervention in children’s mental hea…
Podcast: Navigating PDA: Insights for Parents
Christine urges schools to listen to parents as "experts" on their children and highlights that neurodiversity training and individual pupil need, should…
Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion
Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like…
Podcast: Transforming Education with Rachel MacFarlane
Rachel Macfarlane emphasises the importance of equity, diversity, and building strong relationships with students and families. Rachel discusses the challenges…
Podcast: Interview with Kitty Nabarro
Alis Rocca talks to the co-founder of Nip in the Bud, Kitty Nabarro. Kitty co-founded Nip in the Bud together with her husband, Daniel, in 2015 and is…
Podcast: Trauma-informed practice and supporting young refugees
Alis Rocca talks to Svetlana Scheck-Ramzy, a Brighton-based counsellor passionate about supporting young refugees and asylum seekers. How can we prepare…
Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
Podcast: How to support anxious children in school
Peter Ruppert shares his personal journey with anxiety, and the conversation highlights the need for empathy and understanding from educators and parents…
Podcast: Supporting Children Through Trauma
Dennis Ougrin, a professor of child psychiatry, discusses his work in developing Intensive Community Care Services for children with mental health issues,…
Podcast: What is the hidden impact of verbal abuse on children?
This episode covers verbal abuse, childhood, mental health, effective communication as parents and educationalists, brain development awareness, coaching,…
Podcast: Trauma and ADHD: supporting children at school and home
Today I speak with Jolene Ironside. Jolene is an Integrative Counsellor using the Arts, ADHD Coach and holistic therapist who specialises in children and…
Podcast: How can parents support children who struggle with going to school?
I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher on supporting children through (EBSA), and how teachers and parents can meet the developmental needs of…
Podcast: Supporting children struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?
Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,…
Podcast: Understanding Tourette Syndrome in your Child
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can parents and carers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advic…
Podcast: Supporting Pupils with Tourette Syndrome
What is Tourette Syndrome, and how might it present? How can teachers support a child with TS, and where can they find information and advice?
Podcast: How can we support children through school avoidance?
Dr Naomi Fisher explores emotionally-based school avoidance, offering psychological insights and practical strategies to help children return to school,…
Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?
As teachers, how do we know how all children learn and how to best teach in order to meet the needs of all? Barry Carpenter goes into some depth around…
Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education?
I speak with Barry Carpenter on important themes in education, such as school curriculum, the impact of COVID on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs…
Podcast: ADHD and ADD: A Conversation with Education Professional Lisa Tills
In today's episode, we talk about supporting children with Special educational needs with a focus on ADHD and ADD with Lisa Tills. Lisa has worked in…
Podcast: What do I need to know about Dyslexia to support children?
Sarah Evans speaks about the visual mind, the importance of movement and barefoot running to positively impact working memory and shares a variety of resources…
Podcast: How and why should schools celebrate diversity
In today's episode, we will explore celebrating Neurodiversity and strategies to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and…
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism
In this episode we talk about all things fatherhood, how Alex has changed Damien’s life beyond recognition, the trials and the joys of their journey together.…
Podcast: The journey of treating OCD and BDD in children and young people
Dr Bruce Clark, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares his extensive experience supporting children and young people experiencing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive…
Podcast: Girls and Autism with Professor Barry Carpenter
Early diagnosis and spotting the signs that a girl may have autism is key, and Professor Barry Carpenter shares helpful ways to recognise these and respond…