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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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Bucket Emptying Episodes; I've Caught My Teen Vaping

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids ·

2023/10/02

Are you a parent who recently discovered that your teen is vaping? You're not alone. In a recent listener question, a parent expressed concern over their teen's vaping habits.As a parent, it's crucial to have an open and honest conversation with your teen about the dangers of vaping and why they are choosing to do it.Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of March.Watch the Bucket

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30:46

Raising Confident Girls

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2023/09/28

There are very real issues girls face growing up, which negatively impacts their resilience. Being a ‘good girl’ limits their potential. I’ll share my top tips for raising gutsy women who are not afraid to take chances. Here are the highlights:(2:20) Brain facts for context(12:10) Language matters(14:40)Be aware of confirmation bias & hypervigilance(19:18)Shift the energy through action/movement(22:30)Play tricks with the mind(24:50)Praise braveryPurchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with

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13:14

Bucket Emptying Episodes; My 3 year Old Won't Do What...

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2023/09/25

Struggling with a toddler who won't listen can be a challenging experience for any parent. A recent listener question asked for help with a 3-year-old who seems immune to traditional discipline methods like the naughty step and reward charts. If you're in the same boat, know that you're not alone! It can be tough to find the right approach that works for your child. Keep trying different methods and remember to stay patient and consistent. Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan

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31:39

My Parenting Journey

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2023/09/21

Warning: This episode contains personal experience of child loss, childbirth and grief.I thought it might be helpful to share my early parenting journey in as honest way as I can. As a heads up I am going to share experiences of loss and grief, which for some of you may trigger your own loss or grief. Go gently with yourself, and choose what is best for you - whether you listen or whether you skip this episode - be kind to where you are right now.Here are the highlights:(2:50) I had no experience

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10:42

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help My 8 Year Old Viewed...

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2023/09/18

Warning: this episode briefly discusses types of pornography children may see online.As parents, we never know when our children will be exposed to adult content. A listener's 8-year-old son had stumbled upon pornography whilst on a friend's phone. I'll share my insights on how to approach this with your child, emphasising the importance of open communication and age-appropriate education. It's never too early to start these conversations and equip our children with the tools to navigate the digital

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30:28

Self-Harm

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2023/09/14

1 in 5 children aged between 10-18 years is self-harming and the numbers being admitted into hospital is rising - particularly in younger children. As parents what do we need to know about self-harm? What causes it and how we can help our children and teens if they self-harm? Here are the highlights:(1:15) What is self-harm?(3:30) What are the signs to look out for?(6:30)1 in 5 children is initially self-harming(7:55)Why do children and teens self-harm?(13:20)What to do in the immediate and

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12:38

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sleep Struggles

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2023/09/11

Sleep is so important for children and yet we often have so many issues getting our children to bed. This episode responds to a listener question asking to how to help their child with sleep struggles.If you need more support with this topic please also listen to Episode 5: Bedroom Routines and SleepPurchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of March.Watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes

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24:25

Family Secrets

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2023/09/07

Every family has a past which they want to shield their children from. It may be a relative with an addition, a past severe mental health issue, a criminal record or simply something you have not yet found the right way to talk to your children about. I will share my tips on if, when, and how we have these conversations with our children. Here are the highlights:(2:30) Why it’s important to share family information(6:45) Timing is everything(7:50)Try to avoid it being a big conversation(12:30)Plan

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11:41

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Parenting Styles

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2023/09/04

One of the major contributors to filling our bucket is challenges around parenting with our partners. The biggest problem can be when we have different parenting styles to others involved in raising our children.Do you know your parenting style? Find out in the accompanying resource.Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of March.Watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YoutubeJoin the

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41:56

My Daughter and Neurodiversity

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2023/08/31

A very candid and honest conversation with my daughter about her neurodiversity. She opens up about feeling different to her friends from an early age - they seemed to play very differently. She shares why a diagnosis helped her know herself, her experience of medication, and how she's navigating life day to day. There are also come parenting do's and don'ts. Here are the highlights:(2:30) Catherine shares her experiences pre-diagnosis(10:01) Let’s talk about the diagnosis (14:30) Helping parents

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10:00

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Gratitude

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2023/08/28

Daily gratitude will help empty your bucket!There is mounting evidence that the practice of gratitude not only makes us feel happier, but it also increases resilience, self-esteem, improves self-control and mental health.It’s even better if you write it down. You can purchase your Shine Plannerhereor a gratitude journalhereADD HIGHLIGHTSPurchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of

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30:03

Back To School

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2023/08/24

I'm talking “Back to School’ and how we can prepare our children and teens to go back to school, start school for the first time, transition to junior school, senior school, boarding school or university.Whether you are listening to this before you child starts school or is well into the school term, the principles I share are helpful at any point in time when you need to reset patterns of being and behaviour which aren’t optimal for school and getting the best out of school and education.Here are

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11:44

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help - My 6 year Old Wants...

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2023/08/21

This week's bucket emptying episode addresses a common question: should 6-year-olds have phones? As a parent, I understand the temptation to give in to our children's requests, but in this case, it's important to consider the reasons behind it. In this episode, we explain why we believe that 6-year-olds do not need phones. Tune in to find out more! Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on

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28:38

Unhelpful Statements About Parenting!

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2023/08/17

Everyone's got an opinion about parenting. The most irritating ones are the naive comments made by people who aren't parents themselves! At the least they are an irritant at their worst they are damaging to our wellbeing. Join me as I rant a little - then offer you some (hopefully) wise words to navigate more peacefully through them. Here are the highlights:(2:00) Parenting is one of the hardest things we’ll do(3:40) Naïve conversations about parenting(5:30) Gender stereotypes are harmful(9:43) We

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10:26

Bucket Emptying Episodes; My child Won't Eat

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2023/08/14

Battles with our children at mealtimes can create stressful family situations. It’s helpful to identify why your child won’t eat, is it texture, specific food types or a phobia?Please trust your gut instinct as a parent and if you are concerned, please consult your GP for medical advice.If your child struggles with eating you might find these additional episodes helpful:Ep 9: The Link Between Children’s Emotional Wellbeing and Nutrition with Lucinda MillerEp 96: Nutrition for ADHD with Lucinda

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21:46

Anxiety; Taking Children from Angst to Courage

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2023/08/10

I published this first episode about Anxiety in June 2021, and it has been hugely popular. I've recently had lots of requests for help around anxiety, so thought it was a great time to republish it. As they say 'repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment!'Even if you listened back in 2021, I think you'll find it useful to listen again, especially if your child is currently struggling with anxiety.In the episode I talk about what anxiety

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11:04

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sunday Planning

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2023/08/07

One of the most important things we can do as parents is spend some time as a family, each week, taking time to check in and see what’s working and what we need to adjust going forward.Did you have a family planning meeting this week?Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of March.Watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YoutubeJoin the How Not to Screw Up Your Kids Community and ask

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29:17

Summer Readiness

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2023/08/03

How can we use a chunk of time - usually the summer, but not always - to work on readying our child for something? This might be a school / nursery start, a transition, or simply learning to be independent and confident. I share my top five tips and a free resource to help you get your child on board. Here are the highlights:(3:10) Work with the end in mind(6:40)Focus on the overall skills that your child is learning rather than the specific task(14:43)Be creative in how your child may show those

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09:37

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Why Does My Child Keep...

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2023/07/31

We simply ask our child to do something and repeatedly get the answer… No! It can be incredibly frustrating.We know our children naturally go phases of saying no, but what can we do to help minimise the repeated no answer?I’ll talk you through a few quick strategies which should help, whatever the age of your child.Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Preparing for Success; How to Help Your Child Set and Achieve Exam Goals' at 8pm GMT on the 7th of March.Watch the Bucket

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33:28

Everyone Else Is...

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2023/07/27

Whether it's your child pulling the age old nag "everyone else is / has", or you get caught in the parental comparison that "everyone else is, so maybe we should" I'll help you navigate this minefield from both sides. Here are the highlights:(3:10) Understand that the request comes from wanting to fit in(6:40) Acknowledge what the request means to your child(8:36) Avoid lecturing!(10:50) Focus your response around ‘every family is different’(17:08) Consider an allowance(22:30) Draw yourself back to

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