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Just One Thing for Parents with Dr Bettina Hohnen

Dr. Bettina Hohnen

Welcome to Just One Thing for Parents, the podcast designed for busy parents supporting young minds. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these quick, 5-7 minute episodes offer a powerful daily reminder of what truly matters when it comes to your kids. Hosted by clinical psychologist Dr. Bettina Hohnen, each episode brings you expert insights from renowned guests such as Dawn Heuber, David Trickey, and Anita Cleare. These professionals, including authors, parent coaches, psychotherapists, and

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All Episodes

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Episode 56 - Navigating Diet Talk with Children in a...

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2025/12/19

How do you protect children from unhelpful food and body talk when celebrations revolve around eating and family gatherings? What can parents do when well-meaning relatives, social media, or conversations about weight loss creep into festive meals? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Anna Colton, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and eating disorder specialist, to explore how parents can manage food and diet chat around children during the festive season. Drawing on questions sent in by parents, we

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Episode 55 - Protecting Young People from Toxic Shame...

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2025/12/12

Have you ever wondered why some children seem to shrink inside themselves after a mistake, while others recover quickly and move on? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Stephen Blumenthal, clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and author, to explore an emotion that touches every family but is so often misunderstood: shame. Drawing on his decades of clinical experience, Stephen explains how shame is both a normal and necessary part of human development, helping children understand social boundaries

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Episode 54 - What Children Need Most From Us in Times...

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2025/12/05

Grief is one of the hardest experiences a child can face, and one of the hardest moments for a parent to support. In this episode, I speak with Dr Hannah Abrahams, an Educational Psychologist with more than twenty years of experience supporting children through bereavement. Hannah brings such warmth, clarity and reassurance to a topic that can often feel overwhelming for parents. She explains why honesty is not only kinder but essential, especially when our instinct might be to soften the

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Episode 53 - Parenting Through the Storms: What...

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2025/11/21

What does it really take to build a relationship with your child that can withstand the ups and downs of growing up — and how can you do that when family life feels busy, chaotic or overwhelming? In this episode, I'm joined by developmental psychologist Dona Matthews, whose work focuses on helping parents create strong, secure relationships that carry children through whatever storms life brings. Drawing on decades of research, clinical experience and her own family life, Dona offers a

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Episode 52 - How Attachment Shapes Our Parenting:...

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2025/11/14

What does it really mean to give a child a secure attachment — and how can we do that if our own early experiences weren't secure? In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Anne Power, who has written extensively about attachment theory and how our early experiences shape not only how we parent, but how we relate to others throughout life. Anne explains the two key attachment behaviours — caregiving and care seeking — and breaks them down into simple, practical elements that parents can

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Episode 51 - Must-Have Moments: How to Help Children...

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2025/10/31

Welcome to this special Must-Have Moments episode for ADHD Awareness Month. In this compilation, Dr Bettina Hohnen revisits highlights from four expert conversations exploring ADHD and executive function through different stages of development — from early childhood right through to young adulthood. We begin with Dr Laurie Faith, who explains what executive functions are, how they develop, and why joy and connection are essential for helping children's brains grow. Then Dr Peg Dawson shares her

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Episode 50 -What’s Really Going On When Your Teen...

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2025/10/24

When your affectionate child suddenly transforms into a teenager who rolls their eyes, snaps back, or avoids you completely, it can feel painful and personal. In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, Bettina Hohnen speaks with journalist, mother of four, and bestselling author Lorraine Candy about why teenagers often act like they “hate” their parents — and how understanding what’s happening in their developing brains can make all the difference. Lorraine reflects on her own experience of

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Episode 49 - Is Praise Helping or Hurting Your...

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2025/10/17

We often use praise as a way to boost our children’s confidence — but does it always have the effect we hope for? In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, Dr Bettina Hohnen speaks with Dr Barry Hymer, teacher, academic and author, about why feedback may be a far more powerful parenting tool than praise. Drawing on decades of research, Barry shares how praise, though well-intentioned, can sometimes chip away at a child’s motivation and resilience. He explains the famous Stanford study showing

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Episode 48: Supporting Teen Independence: Finding the...

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2025/10/10

Teenagers are wired to explore the world — but for parents, that can feel terrifying. How do you let your teen take healthy risks without putting them in danger? In this episode, Dr Bettina Hohnen is joined by Professor Deborah Christie, a leading expert in adolescent health at UCL. Together, they explore the delicate balance between keeping teenagers safe and giving them the freedom they need to grow. Drawing on her extensive professional experience and her personal insights as a parent and

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Episode 47: Food, Bodies and Self-Worth: Talking to...

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2025/10/03

How can parents support their children to eat healthily without slipping into diet talk or passing on their own body worries? In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, Dr Anna Colton — clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist — shares what decades of experience have taught her about food, families and children’s wellbeing. We talk about: - Why the language we use about food matters more than we think - How to model a balanced, relaxed approach at mealtimes - Supporting children

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Episode 46: Autism and the Social Battery: Helping...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Alex Leedham to explore the idea of the “social battery” in autism — a simple but powerful way of understanding why children with autism can so easily become overwhelmed. Alex explains how everyday demands, from noisy classrooms to social chit-chat, can drain energy far more quickly for autistic children than for their peers. She introduces the idea of creating a battery-draining list and a battery-charging list

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Episode 45: When Your Teen Shuts You Out: Practical...

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2025/09/19

In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, I’m joined by family therapist Shadi Shahnavaz to talk about how to reach teens who won't engage — why some adolescents shut their parents out, and what parents can do to gently rebuild connection. We explore the everyday struggles families face when communication breaks down: parents feeling rejected, teens retreating into silence, and the cycle of criticism and withdrawal that leaves everyone exhausted. Shadi explains why trust is often lost on both

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Episode 44: Perfectionism: Finding the Balance...

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2025/09/12

In this episode of Just One Thing for Parents, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr Tara Porter to talk about perfectionism — what it is, why it’s rising, and how it affects young people today. We explore the cultural pressures that push children towards “never enough,” from school and exams to social media and even well-meaning family expectations. Tara explains why perfectionism is such a risk factor for mental health, and how parents can recognise when opportunities tip into pressure. Most

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Episode 43: Unlocking Potential: The Power of...

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2025/08/22

In this episode, Bettina welcomes Belinda Edington, an expert in Executive Function coaching and Managing Director of Mindspark, a social enterprise dedicated to developing these critical skills in children and young people. Belinda explains what Executive Functions are—such as planning, organisation, and self-regulation—and discusses the factors that can impact their development. She differentiates Executive Function coaching from therapy or tutoring, emphasising how it empowers individuals to

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Episode 42: Parenting Teens 101: Must-Hear Moments...

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2025/08/08

Welcome to our second "Must-Hear Moments" episode, featuring highlights from four of our earliest interviews with teenage development experts. In this compilation, we dive deep into understanding teenage behavior, exploring their intense emotions and shifting identities as they navigate the path to adulthood. Our experts shed light on fascinating research that explains why teens act the way they do, offering valuable insights into their world. You'll get practical advice on what to say (and what to

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Episode 41: Must-have moments: when our kids are...

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2025/08/01

Welcome to this special episode highlighting key insights from four of our earliest interviews with child development experts. We'll revisit valuable tips on supporting children who are struggling, covering topics like anxiety, trauma, communication, and problem-solving skills. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the podcast, these must-hear moments offer practical advice for parents, especially timely for those navigating challenges during the summer holidays. Join me as we explore

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Episode 40: Serve, Catch, Return: Revolutionizing...

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2025/07/25

I have been excited about this episode as I interviewed the incredible and inspiring Hilary Kennedy who developed Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) which has such a strong evidence base for making change. She talks us through some transformative and often counterintuitive strategies for building stronger relationships with our kids. Learn about the "serve, catch, return" approach from video interaction guidance (VIG) and discover how doing less and having more fun can lead to deeper connections

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Episode 39: Beyond 'Eat Your Peas': Transforming...

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2025/07/23

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the hidden scripts that shape our parenting journey with behaviour expert Andy Baker. In it you will discover how seemingly harmless phrases like "children shouldn't argue" or "eat your peas, there are starving children" can actually be detrimental to our kids' development and self-esteem. Andy sheds light on these generational "should" and "shouldn't" scripts that not only affect our children but also impose unrealistic expectations on us as parents. Andy

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Episode 38: Homework Helpers or Homework Hackers?...

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2025/07/15

As if parents and teachers didn’t have enough to worry about before, now they have to get their heads round AI in education. In this podcast episode, I chatted with Claire Badger, an experienced teacher and head of teacher professional development at InnerDrive. Claire breaks down the complex world of AI in learning, outlining the key issues and highlighting some fascinating research that has been done to look at children, homework and AI. We talk about why banning AI in schools isn't practical, how

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Episode 37: Strengthening Families from the Ground...

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2025/06/27

In this enlightening podcast episode, Clinical Psychologist and family therapist Manuela Sapochnik shares her insights on enhancing parenting through couples therapy, drawing from two decades of experience. She explores how attachment patterns shape relationships and how misaligned behaviors can create tension between partners. Manuela explains that this tension often spills over into parenting, but can be addressed through increased awareness and intentional change in interaction patterns. As

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