Nip in the Bud Podcast - Dr Bettina Hohnen - Neurodiversity - How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively

Nip in the Bud® Podcast - The children's mental health health charity

Today I am in conversation with Dr Bettina Hohnen.

Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations and schools, teaching about neuroscience and psychological science.

Her aim is to help busy adults understand what helps young people thrive and she does this through working with the key adults in children’s lives.

She co-wrote The Incredible Teenage Brain (Everything You Need to Know to Unlock a Teen’s Potential) and How to have incredible conversations with your child.

She is passionate about the power of relationships and tries to distil complex ideas into actionable strategies that parents and teachers can use.
In today's episode we discuss attachment theory, how to promote functional skills, and Bettina shares many tips on parenting and educating that will give you ideas and strategies to confidently support the children you care for.
Links and further reading:
Nip in the Bud - Where to get help
https://nipinthebud.org/where-to-get-help/
Dr Bettina Hohnen is also partnering with Nip in the Bud to do weekly reels answering your questions and sharing further advice.
Dr Bettina Hohnen website (including links to her books:
The Incredible Teenage Brain by Bettina Hohnen, Jane Gilmour and Tara Murphy
How to have incredible conversations with your child by Jane Gilmour and Bettina Hohnen
https://drbettinahohnen.com/

Circle of security course by - Connected Lives
https://www.connectedlives.org.uk/

Smart but Scattered: The revolutionary "Executive Skills' approach to helping kids reach their potential by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/

Executive Function skills in the classroom: overcoming barriers, building strategies by Laurie Faith, Carol-Anne Bush

General parenting books recommended by Dr Hohnen include the following`;
Good inside by Dr Becky Kennedy
The book you wish your parents had read by Philippa Perry

Please follow Dr Bettina Hohnen on social media for tips and ideas about strengthening relationships with your kids
Instagram: drbettinahohnen
Twitter: bettinahohnen

Nip in the Bud - Where to get help

https://nipinthebud.org/where-to-get-help/

Chapter

1. Nip in the Bud Podcast - Dr Bettina Hohnen - Neurodiversity - How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively (00:00:00)

2. Bettina's own experience of school (00:01:55)

3. Dealing with negative internal voices (00:06:24)

4. Four phases of being a parent (00:08:42)

5. Understanding how the brain develops (00:13:30)

6. What support do you offer parents now? (00:16:56)

7. Attachment theory and circle of security parenting (00:19:00)

8. The importance of balance in parenting (00:26:20)

9. Online friendships and social development (00:30:54)

10. How do you support educationalists? (00:33:09)

11. Moments of reflection to rebuild relationships (00:41:50)

12. Report cards in schools (00:43:38)

13. What is meant by executive functions? (00:44:40)

14. Mindset and internal motivation (00:52:30)

15. Curiosity, compassion and courage as mantra (00:56:50)

16. Understanding emotions, thoughts and fears (01:01:02)

17. Understanding your own neurodivergence (01:02:25)

18. External expectations (01:11:00)

19. Starting from a point of positivity (01:13:30)

20. Self reflection to help us meet children's needs (01:15:18)