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How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

Hello, I"m psychologist and parenting expert Dr Maryhan and this is How Not To Screw Up Your Kids, the podcast for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone else who wants to be part of a movement to raise confident children who grow up believing in themselves.Follow now for twice weekly episodes - on Monday"s you"ll find shorter Bucket Emptying episodes, with longer episodes each Thursday.The greatest gift we can give our children is self-belief. It will get them further in life than any

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27:04

Children who struggle to make friends

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/09/18

Does your child struggle to make friends and yet they are super chatty with adults? Is it impacting their self-esteem? I’ll share small wins they can gain today💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support💚Completemy listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚You canwatch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚Access the free resourcesmentioned in the episodes💚Joinour campaignOne

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11:44

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help! My child has found...

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2024/09/15

On this week's Bucket Emptying podcast episode, I tackle an important listener question: "How do we help and support our children when they encounter upsetting content on their smartphones?"Join me as I explore two key angles on this topic: Curation of their feed and reflection on their content curation.💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support💚Completemy listener poll to let me know what you'd like in

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27:41

Have we gone soft??

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2024/09/11

Children develop resilience when we afford them opportunities to take risks. Could we be doing our children a disservice by over-protecting them??💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚Completemy listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚You canwatch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚Access the free resourcesmentioned in the episodes💚Joinour campaignOne Million

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9:15

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help my 4 year old keeps...

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2024/09/08

This week's Bucket Emptying episode tackles a common parenting dilemma: how to prevent your child from interrupting all the time??Several listeners have asked for advice on to manage their young child who continues to interrupt despite knowing it's inappropriate behaviour. Listen as I share my top tips.💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚Completemy listener poll to let me know what you'd like in

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29:01

Let's Talk School Success

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2024/09/04

In this episode, I delve into the secrets to school success, revealing that it's not just about academics!As parents, our ultimate aim is to raise children who grow into confident, resilient adults capable of leading fulfilling lives on their terms, not ours. I outline my top three tips for achieving this goal and offer practical advice on how you can introduce these strategies into your family life starting today.Here are the highlights:{1:16} There's not much time to reflect as parents{3:59} We

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9:35

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Separation Anxiety

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/09/01

This episode responds to a listener question highlighting something so many parents worry about. "How can I make separations easier for my child, for instance when being dropped at school, friends etc?"In this week’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode I’ll explain separation anxiety and share strategies to support you, and your child understand why it is happening and to manage the situation.💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith a friend, colleague or family member that could

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23:45

Why Validating Emotions Works!

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/08/28

We read about it everywhere. What’s all the fuss about validating children’s emotions and how does it actually help diffuse those big emotions??Here are the highlights:(2:30) A typical scenario (7:10) Let’s banish some myths(9:30) Name it to tame it(12:35) I see you and hear you (14:03) Builds confidence(15:30) Builds emotional literacy(18:40) It allows you to set boundaries💚Let's grow our village together, pleaseshare this episodewith at least one friend💚Completethe listener poll to let me know

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10:16

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Mealtime Management

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2024/08/25

Mealtime management is a crucial skill that can greatly impact the lives of all family members.Listen to this weeks Bucket Emptying podcast episode, as I explain how mealtime can provide an opportunity for children to fuel their bodies and connect with each other, fostering the development of essential life skills.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know

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28:33

Back to School

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/08/21

Today I'm focusing on all things Back to School!Join me as I share tips to prepare your child's mindset, cultivate curiosity, managing back-to-school anxieties, and establishing good habits to help make the return to school easier when it happens.Here are the highlights:(1:45) Our role is to prepare them for a life beyond the immediate(6:10) Reel in bedtimes(9:20) Create some structure(14:40) Work through back-to-school anxiety(20:35) Reconnect your child to school(23:45) Practice any significant

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11:05

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How to help your child with...

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2024/08/18

Today's Bucket Emptying podcast episode is relevant for parents, grandparents, and anyone involved with children navigating disappointing results, whether academically or in relationships.The episode sheds light on the importance of not overemphasising academic benchmarks and highlighting that success takes various forms beyond traditional academics.Listen as I share my top tips to get you through this challenging time.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend,

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26:03

Teaching children how, not what to think!

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/08/14

In a world where children are bombarded with information, it’s crucial to help them question the ‘facts’. Whether it’s friendship drama or social media hype.Here are the highlights:(03:02) We see things through our own lens(8:04) Question the motives of the information provider(13:44) Cognitive confirmation biais(17:20) Have discussions around the table(22:05) Encourage a scientific approachWatch the video mentioned in the episode💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at

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10:52

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How do I regulate my own...

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2024/08/11

In this week’s Bucket Emptying episode, I’m answering the question - how do we as parents regulate our own emotions?If you’re a regular listener you know that I've covered some really big bumper episodes around ‘how do we help our children manage their big emotions’.One of the things I've talked about quite a lot in those episodes is about how we need to make sure that we're self-regulated so that when we meet our child's big emotions, when those emotions hit and meet ours, that we're self-regulated

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25:24

Building communication channels with children

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/08/07

We all know how crucial communication is for raising resilient children – but how do we build them in the first place - or repair broken channels??Here are the highlights:(03:15) Practice good communication skills yourself - 6 steps(15:25) Avoid lecturing(17:18) Invest time to learn about what’s important to your child(20:05) Be fully present(22:00) Create opportunities(22:45) It may take time💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend💚 Complete the

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10:46

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Helping children do...

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/08/04

I was recently asked to share 5 valuable tips to help parents prepare their children for their first residential trip and I thought this would be a great bucket emptying topic. These tips are not only beneficial for overnight stays or sleepovers, but can also be applied to any situation that challenges our children and pushes them out of their comfort zone.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚

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23:08

Juggling motherhood and career

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/07/31

Work-life balance does not exist, and the mum-guilt needs to stop!!! Instead let’s focus on counterbalance using these top five strategies.Here are the highlights:(2:00) A heartfelt gift from me to you(4:00) Sorry, you can’t have it all!(5:35) Build your tribe(9:08) Motherhood is just one role of many(12:23) Manage your expectations(15:29) Expect wobbly days(19:06) It’s ok to say no to your children💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend💚 Complete the

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10:00

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sunday planning meetings

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2024/07/28

The purpose of my latest bucket-emptying session is to provide valuable insights to help alleviate your stress and enhance productivity, to stop your bucket overflowing.During the school holidays you have a wonderful opportunity to start Sunday planning meetings, which can be a game changer in preventing your bucket from filling up unnecessarily.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚 Complete my

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26:09

Who is really in charge??

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/07/24

Is parenting a constant battle? Are struggling to maintain boundaries, reasonable expectations aren’t being met, or if your child is shouting and/or using their physical self to exert their emotions? This is a must listen episode!Here are the highlights:(2:00) Let’s get some realistic context(6:19) Focus on what is out of control for you?(10:35) Choose one area for 30 days(14:57) Make a plan(20:15) Communicate the skills you’re improving for your child/teen(23:01) Coaching not lecturing💚 Let's grow

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8:50

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Cheerful Treats & Grumble...

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2024/07/21

This episode features a unique bucket-emptying resource created on the spot during a chaotic school holiday moment when my children were young.As a control enthusiast, I always have a notebook handy, which led to the creation of this resource. It’s always been a hit with my kids, who used to request it frequently, and still talk fondly of it as adults.If you're in need of a helpful resource to stop the grumbling during the school holidays, you need to listen to this episode! Please do share with

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23:33

Bed-rot and Apathy Part 2

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/07/17

Bed-rot and apathy are learnt behaviours, which can be unlearnt! I'll give you 5 things you can do today to break these bad habits.Here are the highlights:(2:05) Brace yourself(2:49) Choose your start date carefully(5:00) Consistency is key(7:36) Your expectations(10:35) Understand the root cause(12:41) Agree proportionate amount of time(16:11) Do not tell them how to use the time(18:29) Ground rulesListen to bed-rot and apathy Part 1💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with

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8:57

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Gratitude

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2024/07/14

Today's Bucket Emptying podcast episode delves into the powerful practice of gratitude. Research shows that our brain cannot differentiate between reality and imagination, so by focusing on what we're grateful for, we immerse ourselves in positivity and joy. This mindset not only brings small wins and happiness but also sets the right tone before bedtime.Similar to how we must secure our oxygen masks first on a plane, prioritising our own gratitude practice is crucial before guiding our children to

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