The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest, Sonia Murray, talks to Clare about play in relation to child development, and how play can be seen as a language in children.

Sonia holds a Diploma in Social Work, is a registered Play Therapist with the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT), and is a Strategic Attachment Lead for Schools with Brighton University. She has 30 years of experience as a practitioner in the fields of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, trauma, attachment, and children's mental health. Sonia also runs parenting programmes and is a coach for My Family Coach.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest Debs Kemp talks to Clare about persistent absence from school. They discuss possible reasons children might not be attending school, including anxiety, relationships, resilience and bullying.

Debs Kemp is a regular guest and often a co-host on our podcast series. Debs is an experienced Assistant Headteacher in the South East. She has extensive experience leading on behaviour, teaching and learning and student voice. She is also a regional lead for WomenEd, a group for women leaders in education in the Southwest region.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest Lauren Seager-Smith talks to Clare about bullying and behaviour, including recognising signs that a child might be being bullied, and what to do if your child is being bullied.

Lauren is the CEO of bullying prevention charity Kidscape. Previous to this, Lauren headed up the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, coordinating Anti-Bullying Week in schools throughout England. She has worked with children and families for over twenty years, including roles with Save the Children and Reading Borough Council. Lauren is a Trustee of Children England and a Committee Member of Action for Children. She is passionate about child rights - particularly in education.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, our expert guest, Dr Claire Conlon, talks about understanding and supporting children with additional needs.

Claire is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Trinity College, Dublin. She is the Founder and Director of The Caterpillar Clinic, which supports families in areas such as behavioural challenges, anxiety, autism and parental trauma.

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If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest, Beth Francis, talks to Clare about how mental health and trauma needs can show in young people's behaviours.

Beth is the Children and Young People Community Manager for the Response organisation in Oxfordshire, managing two projects for young people struggling with their mental health. One of these projects is the Mental Wealth Academy. This is a service offering 1:1 support to young people who are in the transition from children's to adults' mental health services.

Beth has a background working in schools for Social and Emotional Mental Health needs and Children's homes, using Team Teach and positive behaviour strategies to support young people who present their mental health struggles and trauma experiences through behaviours that challenge.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest, Josephine Aligwekwe, or Jojo as she prefers to be called, talks to Clare about anxiety and the impact that this has on the behaviour of children and young people.

Jojo is a qualified Integrative Counsellor, Neuro Linguistic Programming Master's Life Coach, and a Convergence Psychotherapist in training. She runs an international virtual counselling platform called Talktojojo1st, a platform offering a safe & supportive space for children, youths and adults, where she draws on a wide range of approaches to tailor sessions uniquely to each client's specific needs. Jojo also lends her wealth of knowledge and expertise as an emotional intelligence facilitator at the Pan African University.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

Listen in to expert guest Nic Ponsford as she discusses gender and stereotypes, particularly for girls, and how that might influence behaviour at home.

Nic is the co-founder and CEO for education of the Global Equality Collective (GEC). She is the director of Edtech UK, the national independent organisation, advisory forum, and strategic body. Nic is also a frequent keynote speaker and panelist on closing gaps for the most vulnerable, and all things diversity and inclusion in education.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

In this episode, expert guest, Rachel Thynne, talks to Clare about anger and how it can often mask other emotions.

Rachel is the lead Outreach teacher for an outstanding attachment-awareness specialist setting for pupils with Social and Emotional Mental Health difficulties in Dorset. She is also author of the book Behaviour Barriers and Beyond.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children's behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

This week, our guest expert is Sarah Johnson. Sarah and Clare discuss behaviours that can challenge us as parents.

Sarah has worked in education for 19 years. She’s a teacher and has worked in mainstream schools, Pupil Referral Units, Alternative Provision, and psychiatric in-patient services. Sarah is Head of Behaviour and Inclusion in a London Borough, representative on an executive board of Youth Offending Service, as well as being the Director of Phoenix Education Consultancy.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.

The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.

This week, Clare interviews Trish Hicken and Emma Broddle about language, communication and behaviour. They discuss how to talk about emotions with your child and share useful ways you can help them understand how they’re feeling. 

Trish Hicken is Team Leader for the Specialist Language teachers in Lincolnshire. Her colleague, Emma Brodle, is a Specialist Language Teacher with a specialist interest in vulnerable children.

If you enjoy an episode and want to learn more, take a look at our other helpful resources on the My Family Coach website. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive updates on new episodes.