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 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 b…
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 …
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 a…
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-y…
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 chil…
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 …
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 et…
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…
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 opportun…
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 …
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 episod…
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 thi…
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 epi…
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 commun…
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 onl…
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 y…
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 yo…
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?…
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…
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 star…