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
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…
How to Turn Homework into a Game and Make Learning Fun
Today’s episode is a massive treat, as I am joined by Sophie David, a play guru, influencer and now author of Read, Write, Play: 100 Easy Ways to Make Phonics Fun for Children Aged 3-7.
In this conver…
Bucket Emptying: Overcoming Our Fears and Leaving Our Children in Someone Else's Care
Leaving your child with someone else is one of the hardest things a parent will do.
What if they need me and I’m not there?
Am I just being a bad parent?
What if they don’t like the babysitter?
These are…
The Invisible Load; Why You're So Tired (and How to Stop Resenting Everyone!)
Is your brain always on?
You’re brushing your teeth, but also mentally planning meals, remembering the pickup times and wondering if you’ve RSVP’d to the latest birthday party?
Parenting is tough, and …
Help! My Seven Year Old Has a Boyfriend.
It’s a moment most parents dread, but it’s inevitable for all of us… when your child tells you, for the first time, that have a boyfriend or girlfriend.
And for many of us, this might be much sooner t…
What to Expect When You're Expecting... and Beyond
This week I am revisiting a classic episode from last year about what to do when expecting your child - however we find ourselves embarking on the journey to parenting.
It's also supremely relevant fo…
Bucket Emptying: How Not to Raise Entitled Children
Do you have entitled kids?
Are you at a loss about what to do with them?
In this bucket emptying episode, I give you some practical advice to help you tackle entitlement in your children, because we bo…
I'll Take of Myself When... Why Putting Off Our Own Needs May Be Negatively Impacting Our Children
As the great Ru Paul would say, “if you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love someone else?”
As parents, we instinctively put our children and family before ourselves, but that’s not always…
Bucket Emptying: A Little Bit of the Right Praise Can Go A Very Long Way
Confession time: I have put my kids’ artwork in the bin.
Let’s face it, we can’t keep everything they do, and not everything they do will be successful or, in your opinion, praise-worthy.
But praise is…
Diffusing Tantrums Without Losing It
What do you do when you’re out in public and your child absolutely loses it?
Dealing with tantrums can be a daily occurrence as parents, but have you ever been at the end of tether and lost your cool?
…
Bucket Emptying: My Child is Obsessed with Being First for Everything!
Does your child the one who always runs to the front of a crowd, or insists on being the first in the bath, or can’t wait their turn during a game?
Don’t worry, because you’re not alone! Insisting on …
I Yell... Then I Cry... Then I Google 'Gentle Parenting'
As parents, we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect. To be patient. To never lose our temper. But spoiler alert: we’re still human.
In this episode I’m here to help you in those moments whe…
Bucket Emptying: A Life-Changing Strategy for You and Your Kids
Are you a problem solver?
You’re a parent, so of course you are! But not all problems need us to swoop in and save the day. As hard as it might be, our children sometimes need the opportunity to probl…
How to Choose the Right School for Your Child
What should I look for in a school?
Are grammar schools really better than comprehensive?
How important are Ofsted reports?
In this episode, as another year of school applications approaches, I’m going …
Bucket Emptying: Why Won't My Children Listen?
Do your children never pay attention to you?
Are you at your wit’s end?
Don’t worry, every parent struggles to get their kids to pay attention, and in this bucket emptying episode I’m going to share th…
Getting Out of Children's Way Builds Resilience
Do you like to fix your child’s problems?
Are you trying to be their best friend?
Sorry to break this to you, but these are some of the reasons why your kids may not be building the resilience you hope…
Bucket Emptying: Empowering Children with Disabilities
What does being the best really mean?
What does ‘fitting in’ look like?
Parents and children living with physical disabilities live with a unique set of challenges. They often find themselves judged or…
When the Stakes Feel High
WARNING: this podcast is not for parents.
I spend a lot of my time visiting schools and speaking to classes full of children of all ages, so for once I’m dedicating a podcast episode to you, the kids.
…
Bucket Emptying: Sharing Bedrooms
Do your children share a room?
Do they argue?
Are you at your wits end?
Sibling rivalries, particularly when it comes to shared bedrooms, can be fierce, but sometimes we just don’t have a choice.
But the…
Why Paternity Leave Matters with The Dad Shift
Did you know the UK has the worst statutory paternity leave in Europe?
Are you aware of the significant long term implications of reduced parental leave?
And did you know that countries with better sta…