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
- 346
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Managing Explosive Emotions
How should we respond to a child or teen who swears, is physical and aggressive when they experience big emotions? We might not recognise our child or teen in these moments. I will share my top tips …
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Learning To say No!
Learning to say no can be a game-changer.
Do you often find yourself saying yes to everything and everyone, only to regret it later? Setting boundaries takes practice and can be challenging, but it's…
Managing 'Big' Emotions
How a child or teen manages those 'big' emotions speaks volumes about their current well-being. I take a belts and braces approach covering why they may struggle with their feelings, how we ought to …
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Managing Overwhelm Over the Festive Season
Happy Christmas everyone 🎄
Are you feeling overwhelmed during this festive season? Don't worry, I've got you covered!
In this week’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode, I'm sharing 3 tips to help you man…
Encouraging Independence
Independence is the foundation to self-esteem and confidence. Independent children have stronger social skills, greater academic success, and fare better in life. So how do we foster independence? I'…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Should I Lie About Santa?
Have your children started asking if Santa, the Tooth Fairy, or the Easter Bunny are real?
Are you struggling with the dilemma of whether or not to tell your children the truth about these mythical fi…
Stress-free Festive Holidays
It is aptly named the ‘silly season’ for a reason; all routine and rationale goes out the window. Unrealistic expectations and huge pressure to be one big happy of family can have us all pulling our …
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How Much Screen Time?
As a CEO of your family, you might be wondering how much screen time is appropriate for your children. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, you can guess I have an opinion.
In this week's Buck…
Unmotivated Children!!!
Is it our responsibility to push our children so they achieve what they are capable of? Goodness knows where they'd end up if we didn't?!! I'll share why I think this approach is flawed and might act…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Parental guilt
As a parent, guilt can often feel like an unavoidable part of the package. It can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, there are ways to manage parenting guilt.
In this week’s Bucket …
Nutrition And Well-being
We hear so much now about the importance of food and nutrition not only for our children’s physical health but also their emotional mental health. Lucinda shares her top tips and explains why ‘gut he…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Mealtime Management
Mealtime management is a crucial skill that can greatly impact the lives of all members of the family.
Meals create not only an opportunity for our children to fuel their bodies, but time to connect …
Siblings; How To Create Harmony
A must listen if you are struggling with sibling arguments and friction which is making life at home feel quite unbearable. The solution isn't just in how you deal with it in the moment it's in how y…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Supporting Children With An Alcoholic Spouse
Supporting children with an alcoholic spouse can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to help them cope wit this difficult situation.
This week's Bucket Emptying episode answers a listener…
Neurodiversity Behavioural Strategies
1 in 5 children are described as neurodivergent; affecting the way they experience, understand and interact with the world. I'll share the common characteristics neurodivergent children share - wheth…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Managing Change
Managing change can be a challenging task for anyone, including children. However, with the right guidance and support, children can develop effective strategies to cope with, and adapt to change.
I'l…
Personal Responsibility; The Key To Success
Doing what you are told and taking responsibility are two very different things. We all want children who take ownership for their decisions - it's a life skill they will forever use. How we instil i…
Bucket Emptying Episodes; How Do We Manage Our Children's Homework?
Homework. Does that word fill you with dread?
We often struggle to get our child to complete their homework, and sometimes end up doing it for them. I'll share my strategies on how to create a routine…
When Tech Takes Over
This episode is for you if you are finding tech and its use has become totally out of control in your family. Whether that's teens permanently in bedrooms or constantly on games consoles. I'll share …
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Juggling Work, Parenting & Other Responsibilities
As the saying goes, ‘we all juggle multiple hats’ as parents and finding balance seems to be illusive to most of us. Some days we feel we’re acing it, yet I think I speak for most of us when I say we…