Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine

SUMMARY In this episode, Eileen explains what it looks like when a child, teen, or young adult lags behind in the skills to be cognitively flexible, and how to then accommodate them in this specific skill set. TAKEAWAYS The definition of cognitive rigidity Common behaviors that reflect this lagging skill in kids and teens How parents can help their children and teens grow in this cognitive skill s...

SUMMARY In this episode, Eileen delves into the first step to understanding a neurodiverse child, teen, or young adult with challenging behaviors. TAKEAWAYS This first, essential step to understanding your child who lives with a brain-based difference and challenging behaviors begins with neuroscience research on the brain/behavior connection. Understanding the foundation behind the Brain First Pa...

SUMMARY In this first episode, Eileen introduces herself and explains how Brain First Parenting came to be. She shares personal stories about her own experience of parenting a teenage daughter who lives with a serious and permanent brain-based disability (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). Eileen also talks about her therapy and coaching practice where, for the last decade, she has supported parent...

Welcome to the Brain First Parenting podcast with Eileen Devine! I'm thrilled you're here, and look forward to diving into the many elements of the Brain First parenting approach in the episodes to come. This trailer -- Episode 0! -- is a brief introduction to my goals and hopes for this podcast, and an invitation to parents and caregivers who will benefit from this transformational parenting mode...