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Dr Maryhan
Hello, I'm your host Dr Maryhan, psychologist and parenting expert.The How Not To Screw Up Your Kids podcast is 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. With 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 qualification and is absolutely possible for each and every child; we just need the right information and support around us to teach them. The old saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child” couldn’t be more true than now. Parenting has got a whole lot harder; not just because we are busier than ever but because our children are growing up in an ever changing, fast-paced world, which is so different to the one we grew up in. Our children have more pressure to be better, look better, do better, and in a world where lives are so publicly scrutinised and commented on through social media it’s really no wonder we’re seeing mental health problems sky rocketing amongst children, teens, and young adults. What you can expect from this podcast are honest conversations about parenting. We’ll talk confidence resilience, anxiety, managing tech, and all the topics you’d expect as well blowing the lid off the widely help misconception that children are innately resilient. They’re not! This podcast is for people who want to get real about parenting. You understand it can get messy sometimes and aren’t afraid to admit it. I have had more than my fair share of messy and I will no doubt share these with you along the way. I won’t dress things up but I will always give you something practical to take away and use in each and every episode. My guests and experts will be real people who have overcome their own adversities and bring with them a message to us as parents, as well as inspiring stories. So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bucket Emptying Episodes; Affirmations

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Affirmations

In this week's bucket emptying podcast episode, I discuss affirmations and how using the technique I share for 30 days will help with your internal chatter. Once you've seen the benefits, you can share the resource with your children and add it to your family wellbeing toolkit. 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13:4625/11/2024
Smartphone-free childhood; the power of the parent collective

Smartphone-free childhood; the power of the parent collective

Join me for this inspiring story of parent power. When a WhatsApp group went viral a community of over 150,000 parents came together to change the culture around children and smartphones.  Sign the SFC parent pactFind your local SFC community💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:3121/11/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Your child's bucket

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Your child's bucket

I’ve just come back from a couple of days at The Independent School Show in London where I took the bucket for a live explanation and discussion with parents and children attending the show.I wanted to share the visual with you and the examples of bucket emptying activities the children shared with me.You can download your own bucket resource from my free resource library and to go through this with your child or teen. If they aren’t sure what fills their bucket, I’d recommend they journal for a week and see what comes up for them.Watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09:3318/11/2024
Non-compliance and Back-chat

Non-compliance and Back-chat

Frustrated with children who dig their heels in, or seem incapable of doing what we ask of them?? Then this episode is a must listen!!Here are the highlights:  (4:00) Stay calm(8:33) Look for patterns(11:57) Provide choices(16:30) Be clear with instruction and expectation(19:53) Boundaries(21:56) Enforce consequences(25:28) Descriptive praiseListen to the Bucket Emptying Episode; Sow the seeds💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:1614/11/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sow the seeds

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sow the seeds

Today's bucket emptying episode is a new tool that you can add to your parenting toolkit. It won't necessarily work every single time, but it's a powerful tool that to have in your armoury and it is to sow the seed. The idea behind sowing the seed is to park the approach that you may well have used most traditionally around nagging and reminding our children and our teens that we've said the same thing repeatedly and instead we start sowing small seeds. Join me as I explain how to use it.💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:4911/11/2024
Brain Brilliance

Brain Brilliance

Today I'm joined by the founder and nutritional lead of NatureDoc, Lucinda Miller. Nutrition for brain health is Lucinda’s superpower, and in an easily accessible way for all parents.  Purchase your copy of Lucinda's book Find out more about Lucinda and visit Naturedoc 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:2007/11/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's revisit sleep struggles

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's revisit sleep struggles

In this week's Bucket Emptying episode I'm revisiting an episode answering a listener question about sleep struggles. Listen as I share my tips from babies to teens struggling to get to sleep.If you need more support with this topic, please listen to Ep 5: Bedroom Routines and Sleep💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:3204/11/2024
Libbi’s digital detox - one teen’s experience of life without their smartphone

Libbi’s digital detox - one teen’s experience of life without their smartphone

Libbi shares her experience of teen life on a 4-day digital detox and the surprising effects of being smartphone free.Watch ITV’s Tonight ShowGet your tickets for the Independent School Show💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:4631/10/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How to set boundaries for children

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How to set boundaries for children

In today’s bucket emptying episode I'm talking about the thing I believe can have the biggest impact to us as parents in terms of emptying our bucket and that's around boundaries for your child or teen.It might help to think of boundaries as lanes our children travel along, sometimes we may let them widen whilst in certain situations you may need to narrow the lane to keep your child safe.Join me as I share my practical tips to help you set boundaries with confidence.💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:3428/10/2024
Ditch the fairy tales to raise resilient adults

Ditch the fairy tales to raise resilient adults

Shifting focus in this one area will have the biggest impact when it comes to raising resilient adults.Here are the highlights: (2:15) Reflection on parenting(3:45) Differences in parenting, then and now(8:20 Happiness(11:30) Have an honest conversation(14:15) Stop making life easy(18:12) Focus on accomplishment(19:19) Don’t let failure go to waste(23:20) Have faith in the process 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:1123/10/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Learning to say no!

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Learning to say no!

Today I’m sharing a valuable bucket-emptying tip with you all - the power of saying no!In our multifaceted roles as parents, employees, managers, children, siblings, and more, the ability to say no is crucial in preventing overwhelm and enabling us to focus on what truly matters. Many of us struggle with turning down opportunities or requests, but learning to gracefully decline can free up valuable time and energy for the things that align with our priorities. 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:0420/10/2024
Let's revisit why punishments don't work

Let's revisit why punishments don't work

I've received lots of emails asking about suitable punishments for specific behaviours, so I thought it was a great time to revisit this episode which was originally released in 2021. Traditional methods of discipline and punishment can lead to power struggles missing the opportunity to teach our children anything and causing family tension.Join me as I guide you through simple do's and don'ts to create routines and structures that yield positive results with your child or teen. Here are the highlights: (1:04) Our children are like buildings(5:30) Appropriate consequences(9:07) Random rewards(12:09) The talk through strategy(15:31) Let children be part of the decision-making process💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2616/10/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Morning Routine

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Morning Routine

As parents, we can easily get caught up in habits that may not benefit us or our families. Perhaps we tolerate certain behaviours due to exhaustion or fear of change. It's time to step out of autopilot and start a morning routine. I invite you to watch today’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode and take on my SHINE morning routine for a week! Experience the difference and share your insights with me at [email protected]. Purchase your own Shine plannerPurchase your own How Not to Screw Up Your Kids notebook💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4713/10/2024
What's all the fuss about smartphones Part 2?

What's all the fuss about smartphones Part 2?

What options do parents have when it comes to smartphones? More than you think! It starts with a simple question – why.Here are the highlights:(0.42) Recap of Part 1(4:15) My honest opinion(7:25) Feature phones(9:04) Pact with other parents(11:30) Boundaries with a smartphone(15:30) Model good smartphone use(20:15) Digital detox 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:0509/10/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How do we manage our children's homework?

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How do we manage our children's homework?

Today's Bucket Emptying podcast topic is homework. Are you facing challenges getting your child to finish their homework? One key question to ask is, whose homework is it - yours or your child's? Stay tuned as I reveal my top tips for navigating what can become a frustrating situation.  💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4006/10/2024
Raising resilient women

Raising resilient women

Join me and founder of Rites for Girls, Kim McCabe, as we discuss the unique challenges our girls face growing up, and how we can best support them to become the resilient women we know they can be. 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:5702/10/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; When should we push our kids?

Bucket Emptying Episodes; When should we push our kids?

In today's Bucket Emptying episode, I delve into the challenging topic of navigating the balance between pushing our children and knowing when to step back. It's crucial to recognise the fine line between motivating them to excel in areas they are passionate about and potentially becoming overly involved as a parent and living vicariously through your child.  💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:5529/09/2024
What's all the fuss about smartphones Part 1?

What's all the fuss about smartphones Part 1?

I promise you a thorough review of the issues surrounding smartphones, and why schools are banning them.Here are the highlights:(2:11) Let’s look at the data(9:35) 6 concerns(23:05) Why are you considering giving your child a smartphone? 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:0225/09/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How can I help my child manage change?

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How can I help my child manage change?

This episode, originally released last December, resonated with many seeking advice to support children navigating change. In the face of inevitable change, managing transitions can be daunting for both adults and children alike. From school shifts to relocations, adapting to new routines can pose unique challenges.However, with proper guidance and assistance, children can cultivate resilience and learn to navigate change effectively. Join me as I delve into 3 essential principles to empower children in coping with and embracing change.  💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:1522/09/2024
Children who struggle to make friends

Children who struggle to make friends

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.Here are the highlights:(2:00) Skills your child may be struggling with(11:45) Provide scaffolded play dates (15:28) Qualities of a good friendship(19:35) Practice role play(17:58) Is it a me no or a them no?(22:30) Keep the faith💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:0418/09/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help! My child has found upsetting content online

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help! My child has found upsetting content online

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, 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:4415/09/2024
Have we gone soft??

Have we gone soft??

Children develop resilience when we afford them opportunities to take risks. Could we be doing our children a disservice by over-protecting them??Here are the highlights:(5:30) Kirstie Allsopp’s 15-year-old interrailing(6:25) Risk taking has positives (11:38) There is no right decisions(15:20) No hard and fast age or stage(17:58) Is it a me no or a them no?(20:38) Practice together(23:20) Reflect on your own choices💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:4111/09/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help my 4 year old keeps interrupting!

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help my 4 year old keeps interrupting!

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, 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09:1508/09/2024
Let's Talk School Success

Let's Talk School Success

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 must prepare our children for long-term success {10:51} Long-term success teaches skills {13:34} Demonstrating the growth mindset {17:22} Praise the process, not the outcome {20:37} 'Yet' is a powerful word 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:0104/09/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Separation Anxiety

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Separation Anxiety

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, 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09:3501/09/2024
Why Validating Emotions Works!

Why Validating Emotions Works!

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, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:4528/08/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Mealtime Management

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Mealtime Management

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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:1625/08/2024
Back to School

Back to School

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 changes 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3321/08/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How to help your child with disappointment

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How to help your child with disappointment

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, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11:0518/08/2024
Teaching children how, not what to think!

Teaching children how, not what to think!

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 least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:0314/08/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How do I regulate my own emotions?

Bucket Emptying Episodes; How do I regulate my own emotions?

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 so that we're better able to manage their emotions. So that raises a big bucket emptying question of how do we actually regulate our own emotions? Join me as I share my top tips.💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:5211/08/2024
Building communication channels with children

Building communication channels with children

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 listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2407/08/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Helping children do difficult things

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Helping children do difficult things

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.💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:4604/08/2024
Juggling motherhood and career

Juggling motherhood and career

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 listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:0831/07/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sunday planning meetings

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Sunday planning meetings

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 listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:0028/07/2024
Who is really in charge??

Who is really in charge??

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 our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:0924/07/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Cheerful Treats & Grumble Chores

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Cheerful Treats & Grumble Chores

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 anyone in your village that could do with some support during the school holidays.💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08:5021/07/2024
Bed-rot and Apathy Part 2

Bed-rot and Apathy Part 2

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 at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:3317/07/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Gratitude

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Gratitude

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 do the same. What are you grateful for today? Purchase your own Shine PlannerPurchase your own gratitude notebook from Amazon 💚 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 what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08:5714/07/2024
Bed-rot and Apathy

Bed-rot and Apathy

Struggling with children or teens who can’t be bothered, spend hours on sofas/beds glued to televisions or devices, never seem to want to do anything, and could happily while away the whole day in-doors?? I’ve got you covered in this two-part episode.Here are the highlights:(1:00) Warning - it’s going to be a slow journey(3:30) Let’s look at the context behind the behaviour for your child(10:35) The culture in your home around entertainment and boredom(16:42) Is your child struggling with confidence?(20:10) Overwhelm(21:00) Sleep struggles(16:50) Don’t race in to fix💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:0110/07/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Should I get my child a smartphone??

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Should I get my child a smartphone??

Today's Bucket Emptying podcast episode is a must-listen for parents who are considering giving a mobile device to their child or teen. In 2023, 30% of eight-year-olds had their own smartphone. Yes, you read that right - a third of eight-year-olds own their own digital device. This data is quite eye-opening as it highlights the prevalence of smartphones among young children. It's crucial to carefully consider this decision within your family and determine what is best for your child. Tune in to the episode as I share my insights and advice on navigating this modern parenting dilemma.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14:2607/07/2024
Friendships - the whole nine yards (Part 3)

Friendships - the whole nine yards (Part 3)

Helping children navigate friendships issues is all about observing the do's and don'ts I'll share. When we follow these our children feel better equipped to handle anything.A quick reminder that this is Part 3 in a 3 part series on Friendships. Listen to Part 1Listen to Part 2Here are the highlights:(2:30) Listen(5:42) Ask questions to clarify(7:04) Empathise with the lens they have seen the situation(9:24) How can I help?(10:47) Brainstorm together(14:45) Ask about friendships regularly(16:50) Don’t race in to fix(17:50) Don’t push friendships(20:25) Don’t assume your child is guilt free!(22:40) Don’t ignore commentary(23:50) Don’t ignore potential bullying💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:0103/07/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Making the right decision for your child

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Making the right decision for your child

Today's Bucket Emptying episode is about navigating the challenges of decision-making as parents. We often find ourselves searching for the ‘right’ choice, aiming to minimise the chances of making mistakes for our children.But is there a ‘right’ decision???Join me for a 10-minute conversation where I explore the concept of decision-making in parenting.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support.💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10:5830/06/2024
Friendships – the whole nine yards (Part 2)

Friendships – the whole nine yards (Part 2)

In this week’s episode I’ll unpick practical ways we can support a child who might be struggling making friendships, as well as helping a child transitioning to a new school and starting afresh. A quick reminder - this is Part 2 in a 3 part series on Friendships. Part 1 is Episode 158 Here are the highlights:(1:25) Characteristics required to make friends(6:38) Conversational skills(11:27) Practice(14:31) Encourage openmindness (18:03) Importance of a diverse cycle of friends(20:25) Be patient💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1926/06/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's Revisit The Bucket

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's Revisit The Bucket

It’s a month of anniversaries, and this week we celebrate 1 year of the Bucket Emptying episode. So, I’m re-releasing the episode explaining the importance of yours, and your child’s bucket!We don't notice our bucket filling until that last drop of water goes into the bucket and the water overflows, and we get explosions, big emotions, and often tears as a consequence.But do you or your child know what fills your bucket? Listen as I share my top tips on how to empty your bucket and stop the inevitable overflow.💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend or colleague who could do with a supportive hand💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07:0523/06/2024
3rd Birthday - Let's Talk Managing Emotions

3rd Birthday - Let's Talk Managing Emotions

We’ve all been there right? Whether it’s because we’ve said ‘no’ to something, asked them to do something they don’t want to do, or called ‘time for dinner, bed, bath, school, homework etc ……. and they’ve totally lost the plot.Their reaction seems so disproportionate, you’d think we’d cut off a limb, and yet to them it’s the end of their world and to us we’re struggling to know what to say and how to keep our own emotions in check.Join me as I share the three main reasons why children struggle to manage their emotions, and what we can do to help support them.Here are the highlights:(1:53) The 3 main reasons why your child is having a meltdown(4:29) Chronological vs developmental age(7:12) Why not to meet fire with fire(11:03) Managing emotions after a confrontation(13:17) Be the role model for your child(16:49) Glitter jars(24:36) Create opportunities for children to practice💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:1919/06/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Growth Mindset As A Parent

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Growth Mindset As A Parent

Today's bucket emptying episode comes to you in the week that is the 3rd anniversary of the How Not to Screw Up Your Kids podcast which is now downloaded in 89 countries.I had no idea this is what was going to happen and that you incredible people would be downloading not only one episode a week, but now two, each Monday and Thursday.Thank you so much. It does not go unappreciated by me and my team. This week’s episode is for you as a parent, and it's particularly for you if you’re struggling with a particular aspect of your child's behaviour, mindset, language, whatever it is that is either triggering you or causing you a lot of challenges.Listen as I share my top tips, and if this advice isn’t relevant to you please remember to share with a friend or colleague that could do with a hand this week.💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:1716/06/2024
Battles Over Different Parenting Styles

Battles Over Different Parenting Styles

What can we do when we find our parenting varies so drastically from our partners that’s it’s causing real issues at home – impacting our children, our relationship and making family life feel like a battleground??Here are the highlights:(2:30) Not minor disagreements, but core values(5:00) Parenting is a reflection of what is happening in your entire life, not just your role as a parent(11:22) Is your relationship sound?(15:25) Never undermine your partner’s parenting in the moment, unless…(19:30) Don’t avoid the difficult conversations(23:12) Have faith in your ability to work it out💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:5112/06/2024
Parenting and Co-Parenting

Parenting and Co-Parenting

Parenting is harder now than it has ever been. We are busier than ever, juggling more, and we don’t always share the same views as our partner about how to best parent. It’s then a whole different minefield to navigate if you and your partner have split and are now co-parenting; not always amicably.This podcast episode is for you if…..You want to be more consistent with your parentingYou are prepared to take a really honest look at how you parent – warts and allYou want practical ways to co-parent without the battlesHere are the highlights: (0:39) The 5 bedtime parenting styles(2:45) Children thrive on consistent parenting(8:34) Children’s behaviour tells us how they’re feeling(10:13) Children learn how to self-regulate through observation(13:41) Answering back is disrespectful(18:50) Children should be grateful for all we do(21:17) The Sunday family meeting template💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4012/06/2024
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Parental Guilt

Bucket Emptying Episodes; Parental Guilt

In today's Bucket Emptying podcast episode, the focus is on parental guilt. It's a feeling many of us experience almost as soon as our child is handed to us, impacting various aspects of our lives. To address this challenge, it's crucial to recognise when the guilt arises from a misalignment between our actions as parents and our perceived responsibilities. The first step is to identify and understand this disconnect. Join me as I explore strategies for managing your parental guilt. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08:5509/06/2024