Just One Thing for Parents with Dr Bettina Hohnen

62 episodes

Episode 61 - Culturally Appropriate Parenting in a Diverse World with Margaret Taribo
20/2/2026 | 23 mins.
How do you hold on to your cultural identity while raising children in a different cultural environment?

In this episode, I'm joined by Margaret Taribo, a visionary community leader and CEO of Parenting Skills to Go and Distinct Family Services.

Together, we explore what culturally appropriate parenting really means in a diverse society. We talk about identity, belonging and the tensions that can arise when home culture and peer culture don't always align.

Margaret shares powerful reflections from both her professional work and her lived experience, offering thoughtful insight into how parents can celebrate their heritage while helping their children integrate confidently into the world around them.

You can find out more about Margaret and her work here:
YouTube (Echoes of Our Community):
https://www.youtube.com/@MEEWithMargarettaribo/
Parenting Skills to Go:
https://www.parentskills2go.org/
Episode 60 - Supporting Children After Setbacks and Building Resilience with Ramita Anand
13/2/2026 | 29 mins.
How can parents help children recover when things don't go to plan?
In this episode, I'm joined by Ramita Anand, teacher, educational mentor, and creator of the Elevate programme, a mentoring programme supporting preteen girls.
Together, we explore how parents can support children to navigate setbacks, build resilience, and experience repair after mistakes, disappointments, or struggles. We talk about why mistakes matter, how growth actually happens through challenge, and the role parents play in creating emotional safety while not rushing in to rescue.
We also reflect on modelling resilience as parents, normalising difficulty, and helping children learn that struggling doesn't mean failing — it means growing.
You can find more about Ramita and her work at
https://www.elevate-ra.com/ramita-anand/
Episode 59 - Why Behaviour Makes More Sense When You Understand the Nervous System, with Emily Hughes
30/1/2026 | 22 mins.
What if your child's behaviour isn't about disobedience, defiance, or "pushing boundaries" — but about what's happening in their nervous system?

In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Hughes, parenting coach and founder of Finding Flow Parenting, to explore what parents can do to become a nervous-system-aware family.
Emily invites us to move beyond seeing children's behaviour as wilful or intentional, and instead to understand it through the lens of the nervous system. When we do this, she explains, we gain a far more accurate and compassionate picture of what is really going on for our children — and for ourselves.

We talk about why behaviour such as running away, aggression, or hitting often reflects a child's nervous system moving into fight or flight, rather than "naughtiness" or defiance. Emily shares how reframing behaviour in this way can reduce shame, soften our parental reactions, and help us stay more grounded in moments that would otherwise escalate.

You can find out more about Emily and her work at
https://findingflowparenting.coach/
Episode 59 - "Why Is This So Hard?" Parenting With ADHD and Letting Go of Shame with Michaela Thomas
23/1/2026 | 22 mins.
Parenting is demanding for everyone, but for parents with ADHD, it can feel especially overwhelming. In this episode, I'm joined by Michaela Thomas, clinical psychologist and neurodiversity specialist, to explore what parenting looks like when your own executive functions are under constant strain.
Parenting is, in itself, a huge executive function task, requiring constant planning, organising, remembering, emotional regulation, and managing transitions, often under pressure. For parents with ADHD, this can create a persistent sense of falling short, even when they are trying incredibly hard.
We explore why shame and self-criticism are so common, particularly for those diagnosed later in life, and the "double whammy" many families experience when parents with ADHD are raising children with similar neurodivergent traits.
If you're a parent with ADHD and you often find yourself asking, "Why can't I just manage this?", this episode is for you. It's a reminder that difficulty is not failure, and that being a good parent does not mean getting it right all the time.
Michaela offers further support through her Reset course, which is designed to help parents gently reset their nervous systems and reduce overwhelm. You can find out more here: https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/reset/
Episode 58 - ADHD Medication and the Child's Brain: What's Really Going On? with Professor Peter Hill
16/1/2026 | 25 mins.
What should parents really know about ADHD medication, beyond the headlines and fears?
In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Peter Hill to explore one of the questions parents ask most often and worry about: ADHD medication.
Together, we unpack what ADHD medication actually does in the brain, why stimulant medications can be so effective when ADHD is significantly impairing a child's life, and how they help children move from constant distraction into task-focused thinking.
Professor Hill explains complex neuroscience in a clear, grounded way, helping parents understand concepts like the frontal lobes, what default mode network is, and why medication can support attention, self-control and emotional regulation rather than suppressing a child's personality.
We also talk openly about the different types of ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant options, short-acting versus long-acting preparations, and how decisions are usually made in clinical practice. Importantly, we address side effects, safety, appetite and sleep, and some of the most common fears parents carry, including concerns about addiction.

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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 parenting experts, share science-backed advice and real-life experiences to help you navigate the challenges of raising children. What to Expect: Short and Digestible: Episodes are crafted to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. Take just a few minutes every day—whether it's after dropping the kids at school, during your commute, or before diving into family life after a hectic day. Actionable Insights: Distilled complex concepts into easy-to-understand nuggets, providing you with practical tips and tools grounded in both scientific research and real-world parenting expertise. Daily Focus: Each episode presents Just One Thing for you to focus on, simplifying the overwhelming demands of parenting and allowing you to approach each day with clarity and purpose. Connect with Us: Subscribe, leave a review, and share the wisdom with fellow parents. Join the conversation using #JustOneThingforParetings and visit @DrBettinaHohnen for additional resources.

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