203 episodes

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.

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids Dr Maryhan

    • Kids & Family

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.

    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's Tackle Your Overwhelm

    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Let's Tackle Your Overwhelm

    This week's Bucket Emptying podcast episode is a must-listen for everyone, not just parents! 
    Have you ever stopped to think how many roles you juggle each week? It's easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control, especially when you’re trying to keep everyone happy with a limited resource - time.
    Listen in as I share my 3 practical tips. 
    Oh, and don’t forget to share with friends and family who could use a little relief from their overwhelm.
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 8 min
    How To Get Children To Open Up

    How To Get Children To Open Up

    How can we get a non-communicative child or teen to open up? Feels like mission impossible yet with a few tweaks, and a whole lot of faith it is possible. I'll share my top four don'ts and my top five dos.
    Here are the highlights:
    (00:45) You can’t help your child with anxiety or confidence if they won’t open up to you
    (1:58) Don’t ask your child about their day
    (3:27) Don’t expect overnight changes
    (4:13) Don’t jump in with solutions
    (5:07) Don’t take things personally
    (6:55) Seize the opportunities
    (9:45) Take care of yourself!
    (11:15) Build in connection time with each child each day
    (14:03) Listen
    (17:22) Maximise non-eye contact moments
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 20 min
    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Should We Ban Smart Phones??

    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Should We Ban Smart Phones??

    In this week's episode of the Bucket Emptying podcast I tackle a very topical listener question: “Should we ban smart phones??” 
    Whilst I have very strong opinions regarding children’s use of smartphones, the internet, and social media, I don’t believe that banning them is the solution. Instead, let’s teach our children how to use them safely, which starts with modelling moderation of use of ourselves!
    I’d love to know your thoughts on this topic. Do you know how much screen time you have each week?
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 9 min
    Managing Exam Stress

    Managing Exam Stress

    How can we help our children and teens when they are taking tests and exams? Whether they are lacking motivation and doing absolutely no work, or they are overworking and getting themselves super stressed. Understanding some basic principles is crucial. We can then step up to be the support they need, and they can step up and be their best.
    Here are the highlights:
    (01:40) Revision should be a time our children refresh something they already understand
    (03:00) Our role as parents
    (4:00) Practical support
    (10:00) Reasons your child may lack motivation
    (19:20) Self-care, especially for highly driven children
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 25 min
    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help! I Hate Playing With My Children

    Bucket Emptying Episodes; Help! I Hate Playing With My Children

    In this week's episode of the Bucket Emptying podcast, we tackle a wonderfully honest question: "Help! I hate playing with my children." 
    As parents, it's natural to feel overwhelmed at times. But, we can learn a lot from our children by being authentic and vulnerable. 
    Listen in to hear my top tips on how to connect with your children and make the most of your time together. 
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 8 min
    Changing Self-Critical Language

    Changing Self-Critical Language

    How can we help our children change their constant self-critical talk? Whether it's "I can't" all the way to "I am not enough" - they become the sum of what they hear and it's time to change!
    Here are the highlights:
    (2:35) Why is this important?
    (6:06) A bit of science…
    (7:58) Self-audit
    (13:41) The brain mechanisms at play
    (15:20) Where do your child’s self-critical thoughts show up most?
    (19:00) Focus on the direction they want to travel
    (23:15) Get your child on board - don’t lecture!
    💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend
    💚 You can purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Let's Build Your Child's Self-Esteem'' at 8am GMT on the 1st June.
    💚 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.

    • 29 min

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