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Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast

Dr Kathy Weston
Mental Health
Education
Digital Literacy
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Parental Guidance
Parenting
Cyberbullying
Serious Illness
Child Development
Child Psychology
Communication
Misogyny
Masculinity
Adolescence
Education Policy
Social Media
Student Voices
Tiktok
Domestic Violence
Technoference

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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Latest Episodes

We often assume that praise and positive feedback will inevitably boost motivation and performance. But the timing and interpretation of praise might matter more than we realise. Researcher of the Month, Professor Nils Jostmann, explores the psycholo... more

Our Researcher of the Month, Dr Sophie King-Hill, Associate Professor in the School of Social Policy and Society, University of Birmingham, explores the complex realities facing boys and young men today, including identity, performative masculinity, ... more

Professor Maria Loades, clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Bath, is working to transform how young people access mental health support. With many teens struggling to seek help and services stretched beyond capacity, her researc... more

Professor Michael Pluess, a leading expert in environmental sensitivity, explores what it means to be highly sensitive and how this personality trait can impact children’s experiences at home and in school. Drawing on research, he highlights both the... more

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Sophie King-Hill
Associate professor focusing on sexual behaviours and assessment in children and young people; masculinity and youth voice
Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
Episode: Researcher of the Month: Dr Sophie King-Hill Discusses the Reframing of Masculinity for Young Men and Boys
Maria Loades
Clinical psychologist and researcher at University of Bath
University of Bath
Episode: Researcher of the Month: Professor Maria Loades Rethinks How Teens Access Mental Health Support
Michael Pluess
Professor of Developmental Psychology, University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Episode: Episode 225 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Professor Michael Pluess: Supporting Highly Sensitive Children
Joel Talcott
Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at Aston University
Aston University
Episode: Researcher of the Month: Professor Joel Talcott Discusses the Universal Classroom Screening Tool
Barbara Sahakian
Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Episode 223 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Professor Barbara Sahakian CBE: Reading for Pleasure, Cognitive Performance and Mental Wellbeing
Dr Charlotte Rothwell
Aut autism researcher and development psychologist
University of Manchester
Episode: Episode 222 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Charlotte Rothwell: Word Learning in Neurotypical and Autistic Children
Daphne Ling
PhD candidate in Neuroscience
University of British Columbia
Episode: Researcher of the Month: Daphne Ling Discusses Children’s Experiences of ADHD
David Putwain
Professor of Education, Liverpool John Moores University; educational psychologist
Liverpool John Moores University
Episode: Episode 220 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor David Putwain: Understanding Test Anxiety
Fergus Hay
Founder and strategist focusing on building technology businesses with real-world impact; co-founder and CEO of The Hacking Games
The Hacking Games
Episode: Episode 219 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks With Fergus Hay: Cybercrime, Ethical Hacking and Nurturing Digital Talent

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Dr Kathy Weston
Host of Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast, Tooled Up Education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Thank you

    I enjoy so much listening to these podcasts and learn so much every time. They also feel like a treat, something for me, because I am learning and hopefully becoming a better parent to my children and my students. Merci beaucoup!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pema1234
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Informative and Accessible

    These podcasts feature amazing guests with brilliant, accessible advice for parents. Recommended for anyone looking for parenting advices based on research and evidence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12871287
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Really useful advice on parenting

    Dr Kathy Weston is an expert in parenting, and her podcasts bring in the views of experts and thoughtleaders from around the world. Difficult subjects are handled with sensitivity and I've learned so much from these podcasts, things I would never have know without them. Definitely recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djsilverfox53
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent advice and information for parents and professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemcush
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Episode 222 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Charlotte Rothwell: Word Learning in Neurotypical and Autistic Children
Q: What practical strategies can support language development in both autistic and neurotypical children?
Leverage children's interests, use joint attention during shared activities, integrate reading together, and create a less distracting, slower-paced learning environment. Use multiple modes of communication and model language within meaningful contexts to support both vocabulary growth and overall communication.
Episode 222 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Charlotte Rothwell: Word Learning in Neurotypical and Autistic Children
Q: How should parents and educators apply these findings in everyday learning
Repetition and exposure are key; use naturalistic, play-based contexts and interests to hook learning, and pace activities to match the child's processing speed. Also, distinguish between receptive and expressive vocabulary and look for nonverbal indicators of learning beyond spoken words.
Episode 222 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Charlotte Rothwell: Word Learning in Neurotypical and Autistic Children
Q: Could you tell us about the main findings of your paper on word learning in autistic and neurotypical children?
The study found that autistic children remembered more novel words after 24 hours than neurotypical children, a surprising result that may relate to differences in sleep-related consolidation and language development. They also observed that autistic children were slower to respond but not less accurate, suggesting pacing considerations for real-world learning.
Researcher of the Month: Professor Joel Talcott Discusses the Universal Classroom Screening Tool
Q: When will this be widely available to schools?
We aim for an autumn term launch with a web-based resource platform, and we are inviting feedback from schools to refine the system before broader rollout.
Researcher of the Month: Professor Joel Talcott Discusses the Universal Classroom Screening Tool
Q: How far along are you with the project currently?
We are in a beta stage of testing with initial pilot work; the core is a screening platform that structures teacher observations across five cognitive domains and is benchmarked against direct assessments in schools.

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This series centers parenting, child development, and education through evidence-based discussions with researchers, educators, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently tackle mental health, digital well-being, youth safety, and practical parenting strategies, often highlighting how schools, families, and communities can support children and teens. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous academic insights with real-world applications for parents, teachers, and policy makers, plus a recurring emphasis on inclusivity, gender equality, and responsible technology use. Listeners can expect accessible conversations with leading scholars and practitioners, actionable takeaways, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families ... more

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