Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEp. 23 | Five Mantras to Keep You in a Brain First Mindset
SUMMARY - This episode focuses in on five mantras that will help parents of kids with brain-based differences and challenging behaviors stay in a Bra…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ep. 22 | The Unique Grief Affecting Parents of Neurodivergent Kids
SUMMARY - There is a universal grief that affects parents of neurodivergent kids that often goes unrecognized, leaving parents feeling alone in a dif…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep. 21 | Why Your Child Melts Down: The Hidden Impact of Cognitive Fatigue
SUMMARY - Kids who have brains that work differently, have brains that are working hard all day long, resulting in cognitive fatigue or this empty fu…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep. 20 | When Should I Disclose My Child's Diagnosis?
SUMMARY - This podcast helps parents think through the personal and sometimes difficult question of when they should share their child's diagnosis wi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 19 | Rethinking What It Means to Be Resilient
SUMMARY - This podcast dives into what resilience is and why it's essential for parents of kids with challenging behavioral symptoms to not only unde…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 18 | Five Misconceptions About The Brain First Approach
SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen addresses 5 common misconceptions parents and providers have about what it means to parent and support kids from a …
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 17 | Unlocking Your Child's Ability to Learn and Grow
SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen dives into how to unlock your child's ability to learn and grow. This is a high priority for any parent, and when t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 16 | What's Behind Your Child's Inappropriate Laughter?
SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen explores a very specific defensive behavioral symptom that can be highly triggering for parents and providers alike…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep. 15 | Why "Simple" Conversations Are Hard For Your Child
SUMMARY - It is a common frustration among parents of kids with neurobehavioral differences that they feel like they cannot have even simple conversa…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep. 14 | A Dad's Perspective w/ Special Guest Dave Devine
SUMMARY - In this episode of the Brain First Parenting podcast, Eileen sits down with a very special guest, her husband of 20+ years, Dave Devine. Ei…
1 year, 5 months ago