Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine

Eileen Devine

English Health & Fitness Kids & Family Mental Health Parenting

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Episodes 44

Avg. Duration 20m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (72)

Since Oct 2024

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Brain First Parenting podcast supports parents who are raising children, teens or young adults with brain-based differences and challenging behavioral symptoms. We are a safe space for parents who have historically felt like there isn't a place for them in the parenting advice world. At Brain First Parenting, we see each child as a unique individual with a unique brain, who deserves accommodations to thrive in a world that is frequently not set up for people with neurobehavioral challenges. We prioritize supporting the parents of these kids and teens so that they can, in turn, feel hope and confidence and joy in their parenting experience.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 43 | Interrupting Those Exhausting Escalation Cycles

Jun 01, 2026 16m

SUMMARY - Why do the same power struggles keep happening over and over again between parents and children? In this episode, Eileen explores the “coercive cycle,” a pattern first identified by…

Ep. 42 | 8 Essential Mind Shifts for More Connected Parenting

May 18, 2026 18m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen shares 8 essential mind shifts that help parents move from a behavioral lens to a Brain First lens when parenting children with brain-based differences and…

Ep. 41 | Rethinking "I'm a Bad Parent."

May 04, 2026 15m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen reflects on a common theme that comes up again and again in sessions with parents: the belief that “I’m failing” or “I should be better at this by now.” When you’re…

Ep. 40 | When Your Child’s Behavior Feels Personal: Understanding Relational Cognitive Skills

Apr 20, 2026 21m

SUMMARY - In this episode, we explore relational cognitive skills, the brain-based abilities that shape how children navigate relationships, manage emotions, and respond to others. When these skills…

Ep. 39 | Dismantling Restraint and Seclusion: A Conversation with Guy Stephens (Pt. 2)

Apr 06, 2026 32m

SUMMARY - Today's episode is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Guy Stephens, founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a national nonprofit dedicated…

Ep. 38 | Dismantling Restraint & Seclusion: A Conversation with Guy Stephens (Pt. 1)

Mar 23, 2026 33m

SUMMARY - Today's episode is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Guy Stephens, founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a national nonprofit dedicated…

Ep. 37 | Supporting Siblings: Practical Brain First Tools for Parents - Pt. 2

Mar 09, 2026 21m

SUMMARY - In Part 2 of this series on supporting siblings, we shift from awareness to action. Building on the themes discussed in Part 1, this episode offers practical, brain-first strategies parents…

Ep. 36 | Supporting Siblings When Home Feels Unpredictable - Pt. 1

Feb 23, 2026 16m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen explores the sibling experience in families where one child struggles with intense, challenging behaviors. Siblings are not passive observers. Their nervous systems…

Ep. 35 | When "Good Parenting" Meets Brains That Don’t Work Typically

Feb 09, 2026 23m

SUMMARY - Many parenting struggles with neurodivergent kids don’t come down to behavior, they come from a clash between deeply held parental values and a child’s brain-based capacities. In this…

Ep. 34 | The Birds & the Bees and Your Neurodivergent Child w/ Amy Lang

Jan 26, 2026 33m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen sits down with Amy Lang, sexuality educator and expert, for a frank and open conversation about sex education for kids who are neurodivergent. Amy is the founder of…

Ep. 33 | When Caregiver Burnout Becomes Contagious

Jan 12, 2026 12m

SUMMARY - In this episode of the Brain First Parenting podcast, Eileen explores the idea - which is grounded in research - that caregiver burnout can become contagious through shared nervous system…

Ep. 32 | The 7 Signs Your Child Struggles With Attention & Working Memory

Dec 29, 2025 18m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen outlines in detail what attention and working memory skills are exactly, and seven signs that may indicate a child struggles with this cognitive skill…

Ep. 31 | Helping Extended Family Understand Your Neurodivergent Child

Dec 15, 2025 29m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen discussed a topic that is at the center of stress for many parents of kids with neurobehavioral conditions which is their extended family's inability to understand…

Ep. 30 | Building Essential Executive Functioning Skills w/ Carrie Bonnett

Dec 01, 2025 31m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen sits down to speak with Carrie Bonnett, Executive Function Coach, to talk about what exactly executive function skills are and how parents can identify, through…

Ep. 29 | When You Feel Stretched Thin: Expanding Your Window of Tolerance

Nov 17, 2025 25m

SUMMARY - This episode is part 2 of a two-part series on each person's unique window of tolerance. This episode focuses on the parent's window of tolerance, an essential concept for parents of kids…

Ep. 28 | When the World Feels Too Big: Your Child’s Window of Tolerance

Nov 03, 2025 17m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen explains what it means for a child with a neurobehavioral condition to live with a narrow window of tolerance as a result of their unique neurobiology, specifically…

Ep. 27 | Supporting Your Neurodivergent Learner w/ Dr. Emily King

Oct 20, 2025 25m

SUMMARY - In this episode, Eileen speaks with Dr. Emily King, a psychologist with extensive experience working in schools and supporting neurodivergent youth about how parents can support their…

Ep. 26 | Narrow the Focus: How Adjusting Priorities Can Reduce Your Child's Overwhelm

Oct 06, 2025 20m

SUMMARY - As parents, we all have high priorities as they relate to our kids and these high priorities are directly tied to our concern and care for them, wanting them to do well and develop into…

Ep. 25 | Parenting with Awareness: 3 Essential Ingredients for Attuned Parenting w/ Wendy Sue Horn

Sep 22, 2025 45m

SUMMARY - This episode is with guest Wendy Sue Horn, a master clinician, who has been treating individuals of all ages for over 20 years, including supporting parents. Wendy Sue is also an…

Ep. 24 | Slow Processing: When "Not Listening" Is Really "Needing Time"

Sep 08, 2025 19m

SUMMARY - It is common for kids with neurobehavioral conditions to struggle with slow processing pace. Slow processing pace is a cognitive skill that is often missed or misunderstood, seen as a…

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Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine has published 44 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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Brain First Parenting with Eileen Devine is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 20m.

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