
The Brain First Parenting podcast supports parents who are raising children, teens or young adults with brain-based differences and challenging behavioral symptoms. We are a safe space for parents who have historically felt like there isn't a place for them in the parenting advice world. At Brain First Parenting, we see each child as a unique individual with a unique brain, who deserves accommodat... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyHealth & FitnessParentingMental Health | |||

SUMMARY - When your child appears unmotivated, it's easy to assume they don't care or simply aren't trying. But motivation is a brain-based process that depends on a number of cognitive skills and nervous system capacities that may still be developin... more
SUMMARY - Why does your child seem unable to understand your perspective, even when it feels obvious? In this episode, Eileen explores the brain-based cognitive skill of perspective taking, why it can be especially challenging for children with neuro... more
SUMMARY - In today's episode, Eileen sits down with Mary McDirmid, a Special Needs Financial Planner and founding member of All Needs Planning, which specializes in simplifying the special needs planning process. Mary understands the emotional, finan... more
SUMMARY - Many parents of neurodivergent tweens and teens describe a shift that feels difficult to explain: things were already challenging, but suddenly the stakes feel higher, the behaviors feel bigger, and the future feels much more uncertain. In ... more
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I feel so fortunate to have found Eileen’s podcast as my guiding light to understanding and parenting my 9 yr old son. Her wisdom and Brain First parenting strategies are what I have been seeking to find for years now, as my husband and I have been struggling to navigate the challenges of having a child with cognitive rigidity. I truly feel understood, because everything Eileen talks about is as if she knows EXACTLY the type of kid we have! Her strategies are geared towards helping us parent ou... more
Such great information and so clearly presented!
I love this podcast and hope other parents will also listen to it to help them think through their parenting styles and ways they can support their kids through childhood.
Such great information! Truly is so helpful!
From the first episode I listened to, this podcast has not only helped me let go of some of my guilt about the very real struggles of parenting a child with ADHD. She had helped me reframe his behaviors and I am currently working on letting go of my hurt at some of the worst things my son has done/said. I can’t tell you how much this podcast has helped, and throughout, Eileen’s compassion, not just for the chicken, but for the very real struggles of the parents, has been a balm to my very often ... more
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This show centers on practical, brain-first approaches to parenting children with neurodevelopmental differences. Across episodes, listeners get actionable strategies to reduce escalation, support emotional regulation, and implement accommodations at home, school, and in the community. The host blends personal parenting experience with clinical insight, frequently addressing caregiver stress, sibling dynamics, and long-term planning, from puberty to adulthood. A notable strength is the emphasis on compassion, real-world applicability, and trauma-informed perspectives, making it a likely helpful resource for families seeking validation, practical tools, and hopeful guidance.
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Brain First Parenting launched 2 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Brain First Parenting include:
1. Mary McDermid
2. Guy Stephens
3. Amy Lang
4. Carrie Bonnett
5. Dr. Emily King
6. Wendy Sue Horn
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