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 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...
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 345
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Becoming Me: How Your Children Develop Their Sense of Identity
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 you…
Bucket Emptying: Quietening Our Inner Critic
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 …
Raising Happy ADHD Children with Jessie Hewitson
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 t…
Bucket Emptying: First Day at School Jitters
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…
Is My Child School Ready?
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 ch…
"You Don't Trust Me!"
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 t…
5 Essential Skills for Life Success
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.
I…
Bucket Emptying: Active Listening and the Power of Repetition
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 natu…
5 Hacks to Help Siblings Get Along
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 ste…
Bucket Emptying: How to Parent Defiant Children
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 bu…
So... You're Expecting
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 …
Bucket Emptying: How to Survive Car Journeys with Kids
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 …
Children Need More Play and Less Experiences
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 episo…
"I'm Rubbish at Everything!": 5 Steps to Handle Your Child's Self-Criticism
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…
How to Stop Impulsive Behavior in Kids: 6 Proven Strategies for ADHD, Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
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 yo…
Bucket Emptying: How to Handle Public Tantrums - 5 Expert Strategies for Parents
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 s…
Generation Zombie: How Screen Time is Hijacking My Child's Brain Development with Dr. Charlotte Armitage
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, a…
Bucket Emptying: Using Jenga to Build Family Connection
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 hesi…
My Child is a Force of Nature... and So Am I! 7 Strategies for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids
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 …
Bucket Emptying: When Parental Guilt Drives Your Decisions
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 embarr…