Dr Kathy Weston

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 partnership.  They also discuss the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown on behaviour as schools fully open in September. 

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 listening to young people and recognising that self-harm is an expression of distress and emotional pain and should always be taken seriously.  Professor Townsend also shares some thoughts about the effects of the global pandemic lockdown on the development and mental health of children and young people.

In this episode Dr Kathy Weston talks to Anna Hemmings and Megan Pengelly about the importance of teaching young people about gambling, so they can make informed choices about this common risk-taking behaviour. 

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore about research on teenage behaviour and brain development, including the influence of technology, and how the coronavirus pandemic lockdown may have long term consequences for teenagers.

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Michael Gradisar about sleep difficulties during adolescence, including why so many teenagers have sleep difficulties along with the most effective strategies to promote better sleep.

In this episode Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Charlotte Markey about body image and how parents can help their children, especially girls, navigate the adolescent world of puberty, social media and relationships and maintain a positive body image.

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Howard-Jones about the challenges for parents and teachers during school closures and how to motivate and reward learning. They also discuss the research regarding the effects of videogames on learning and Professor Howard-Jones dispels some unhelpful misconceptions about the brain and learning.

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

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

In this episode, Sir Anthony Seldon about the challenges and opportunities presented by the Corona virus pandemic, especially with regards to students, parents, school leaders and the whole education system.

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Shirley Reynolds about the Coronavirus Covid 19 outbreak and depression in young people and the role parents can play in spotting symptoms, understanding the disorder and supporting recovery.

In this episode, Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Professor Peter Clough about Mental Toughness, especially in children and young people and the importance of understanding how different children will have different levels of mental toughness and will therefore need different types of support and challenge.

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

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In this episode. Kathy talks to Dr Reenee Singh about how best to help children when parents separate and think through some of the difficulties that arise particularly at Christmas and holiday times.

In this episode Dr Kathy Weston speaks to Bhavin Shah about behavioural optometry and how assessment and intervention can help learning and performance.

Episode 20 - Dr Kathy Weston - Thoughts on Grief. Here are Kathy's thoughts on Grief and Loss and how to best support children and young people in these circumstances.

In this episode, Kathy talks to Professor Sarah Halligan about childhood trauma and the development of PTSD in children.