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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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40:25

Becoming Me: How Your Children Develop Their Sense of...

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2025/09/03

Your sense of self is so important, and a lot of it is wrapped up in who we think we are and how we compare ourselves to others.The same goes for your children, and supporting this will be one of your biggest challenges as parents.That’s why, in this episode, I’m going to explain what identity is, I’ll talk through the different developmental stages, and what you can do to help your kids navigate these particular stages in their life, as well as your own.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat,

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13:06

Bucket Emptying: Quietening Our Inner Critic

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2025/08/31

Do you compare yourself to other parents?Do you sometimes think you’re not good enough?Here’s a secret… you are good enough, and every parent out there has the same doubt. I say it’s time to silence the inner critic!In this short bucket emptying episode, I give you four practical tips you can start doing today, to get rid of your inner critic and start being the happiest, most confident version of yourself. Because you cannot possibly look after your kids if you don’t first look after yourself.So

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46:14

Raising Happy ADHD Children with Jessie Hewitson

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2025/08/27

Everything you know about ADHD is probably wrong.That’s the title of an influential article written by today’s guest, journalist and author Jessie Hewitson. Her sons are both neurodivergent and, it turns out, so is she, which she discovered while writing her book on ADHD.Jessie joins me to talk about the challenges she faced before her son’s diagnosis, the guilt she feels as a parent for not acting quicker or better during that time, and why the education system is built for a neurotypical world…

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29:33

Bucket Emptying: First Day at School Jitters

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2025/08/24

The first day at a new school can be a scary experience for many children, as well as us parents! But what do you do if your kid is super nervous?We often feel like the bad guy making them go in when they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those first day jitters.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:21 - It’s normal

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34:12

Is My Child School Ready?

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2025/08/20

Is your child about to start school for the first time?Are they about to return from their Summer holidays?How do you know if they’re ready?Studies suggest that a majority of parents believe their children are ready for school, but many teachers believe a large portion of kids are not ready for school when they start. So who’s right?In this episode, I explore some of the red flags that might suggest your child is not fully prepared for the challenges of starting school, and offers some practical

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16:00

"You Don't Trust Me!"

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2025/08/17

As parents, it’s our job to make the rules and enforce them. And it’s our children’s job to challenge those boundaries and push us to our limits.That’s why, when we try getting them to do something they simply don’t want to do, we often hear “you don’t trust me!”Even though it’s normal and age appropriate, I get it - it’s so frustrating. How do you parent this? How do you respond to this apparent lose-lose scenario?In this bucket emptying episode, I’m going to give you five different responses you

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47:15

5 Essential Skills for Life Success

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2025/08/13

Are your children smart? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t matter.I don’t believe that academic intelligence means your child will be successful in life, because real life is about so much more than grades.In this episode I am going to reveal what I think are the five essential life skills your kids need to be successful. I’ll tell you what they are, and give you practical ways you can develop this skill in your child.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from

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19:05

Bucket Emptying: Active Listening and the Power of...

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2025/08/10

Do your children shut down when you ask them questions?Are they often frustrated that you don’t understand them?Do they think you don’t listen, or worse, don’t care?Active listening doesn’t come naturally to us. It’s a learned skill, and it helps us show our kids that we’re not just hearing them, but we understand them, and when their guard comes down you will be AMAZED at the results.In this episode I am going to show you what active listening is and how you can start doing it today to create more

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30:53

5 Hacks to Help Siblings Get Along

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2025/08/06

Do your children constantly fight and argue?There are many reasons why brothers and sisters butt heads, and it’s totally normal, but often we’re too busy doing damage control that we don’t take a step back to think about what we can do differently.In this episode, I’m going to give you five hacks which you can start using immediately to help your warring children get along (mostly).So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:04 - Create

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14:00

Bucket Emptying: How to Parent Defiant Children

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2025/08/03

What do you do with defiant children who won’t get involved in group activities?I recently had this question from a listener, and I’m sure they’re not the only parent dealing with this! So in this bucket emptying episode, I’m going to give you some practical tips and easy things you can do right away, so that you and your children are happier!So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:23 - The behaviour is not the issue04:49 - Unmet

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32:17

So... You're Expecting

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2025/07/30

Whether you’re expecting your first child or your tenth, parenting never gets easier.At every age, with every new addition, we as new parents have to learn to expect the unexpected, and if you learn that when you’re expecting, the unexpected might not end up being so… unexpected. You see?In this episode, I’m going to help you prepare for your parenting journey, because even though there’s no magic wand, as a mum of two and a child psychologist, I’ve picked up a few life lessons that I’d like to

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17:45

Bucket Emptying: How to Survive Car Journeys with Kids

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2025/07/27

If you’re a parent, you might dread the thought of a long car ride. Managing your kids’ hunger, boredom, and frustration is like being in parenting hell until you reach your destination.Well, you’re not alone.So in this bucket emptying episode, I’m going to share some quick tips and simple hacks to help you manage those long journeys without having a meltdown!So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:02:28 -Support the podcast02:24 - Get

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32:49

Children Need More Play and Less Experiences

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2025/07/23

Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to provide constant experiences?Have kids who are "always bored" or glued to devices?Or struggle with guilt about not doing "enough" activities?Then this episode is for you. I challenge the modern parenting myth that we need to pack our children's lives with endless activities and experiences. Instead, I reveal why unstructured play is actually your child's most powerful learning tool.I break down exactly how play develops emotional intelligence, social

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14:54

"I'm Rubbish at Everything!": 5 Steps to Handle Your...

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2025/07/21

What do you do when your child says "Everyone hates me," "I'm rubbish at everything," or "I'm a loser"?In this bucket-emptying episode, I share exactly how to respond in the moment when your child is being self-critical.I'll walk you through my 5-step approach to handle these heartbreaking moments without dismissing their feelings or being overly positive. You'll learn why that internal dialogue matters so much, how to validate their experience while offering a more realistic perspective, and my

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29:54

How to Stop Impulsive Behavior in Kids: 6 Proven...

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2025/07/17

Struggling with your child's impulsive behavior?In this episode, I share 6 game-changing strategies to help children break free from autopilot reactions and develop better impulse control. Whether your child has ADHD, anxiety, or gets emotionally dysregulated, these techniques will help them pause, think, and respond more thoughtfully.I'll walk you through my traffic light zone system to identify when your child needs support most, plus teach you practical tools like the STOP method, 5-4-3-2-1

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14:32

Bucket Emptying: How to Handle Public Tantrums - 5...

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2025/07/13

Every parent has been there – your child has a complete meltdown in the middle of the grocery store, and you feel all eyes on you. In this essential Bucket Emptying episode, I share 5 game-changing strategies for handling public tantrums without the shame spiral.Discover how to transform these challenging moments from overwhelming experiences into opportunities for connection and growth. I break down the psychology behind emotional dysregulation and provide practical techniques you can use right

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50:07

Generation Zombie: How Screen Time is Hijacking My...

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2025/07/09

I'm sharing something that honestly terrifies me as a parent - how our devices are literally rewiring our children's brains from as early as 4 months old.Today I'm joined by Dr. Charlotte Armitage, author of Generation Zombie, and what she reveals about screen time and brain development will change how you think about tech in your home..What we dive into:Why I discovered that babies as young as 4 months are now interacting with screens (and what this does to their developing brains)How I learned

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13:45

Bucket Emptying: Using Jenga to Build Family Connection

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2025/07/06

Have you ever played Jenga?Sure, it’s a fun family game, but when you think about it - working together to build a structure taller and taller and, when it eventually topples, rebuilding without hesitation and starting again - Jenga is the perfect analogy for a family.Which is why in today’s bucket emptying episode, I’m going to show you how Jenga can be used to build a strong, meaningful connection with your family… and become a stronger, happier, and more resilient family for it.So find a comfy

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27:11

My Child is a Force of Nature... and So Am I! 7...

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2025/07/02

Strong-willed, stubborn, defiant, opinionated, headstrong - that's how I like to think of myself for recording a podcast during a heatwave! But it could also be some of the words you use to describe your child. If so, this episode is for you.I know what it's like when your child is naturally headstrong. They can be a force of nature, and some days parenting them feels impossible... especially if they inherited these character traits from you! In this 30-minute episode, I'm sharing my 7 go-to

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12:04

Bucket Emptying: When Parental Guilt Drives Your...

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2025/06/29

Do you suffer from parental guilt?Do you often guilt yourself into doing things you know you shouldn’t do?Does this guilt manifest in material stuff like toys and treats?You don’t need to feel embarrassed, we’ve all been there. It’s so easy to feel that guilt, and then we do whatever it takes to make that guilt disappear.If you think your parental guilt is getting better of you, I’m here to help.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this

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