How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
- Episodes
- 470
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- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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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Episodes 470
Screen Time: Five Signs It Has Gone Too Far, and What to Do
Does your child have a meltdown when you take their phone away?I know there’s a huge amount of confusion around screen time, smartphones, social media, gaming, and how this impacts our children's mental health …
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Does your child have a meltdown when you take their phone away?
I know there’s a huge amount of confusion around screen time, smartphones, social media, gaming, and how this impacts our children's mental health. So in this episode, I cut through the headlines and focus on two things: what the research actually tells us, and what parents can realistically do about it.
I will explain how smartphones, social media and gaming platforms are designed to capture attention, why children's developing brains are particularly vulnerable to the pull of dopamine‑driven technology, and the five signs that screen use may have gone from enjoyable to problematic.
Most importantly, I share practical strategies for different scenarios, so whether you’re just starting to think about smart phones, or your teenager is already glued to their screens, I will give you something you can use right away.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:55 - The anxious generation
07:45 - The five signs every parent needs to know
13:20 - Screen dependency at different ages
17:39 - Neurodivergence and what actually happens
20:37 - Start with the bedroom
25:05 - A year makes a big difference
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Bucket Emptying: Five Ways to Help Your Teenager Feel Less Lonely
Does your teenager seem more withdrawn?Are they coming home from school and disappearing straight to their room?Does something feel not quite right?In today’s bucket emptying episode, I'm talking about …
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Does your teenager seem more withdrawn?
Are they coming home from school and disappearing straight to their room?
Does something feel not quite right?
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I'm talking about something that often flies under the radar: teenage loneliness. Not the obvious kind, where a young person has no friends, but the quieter kind that can exist even when their phone is buzzing, their group chats are active, and they're surrounded by people all day.
Because loneliness is often about feeling unseen, disconnected, or unable to be yourself.
I explain why loneliness can become more noticeable at this time of year, how social media can create the illusion of connection while making teenagers feel more isolated, and why so many young people struggle with the vulnerability needed to build deep, meaningful friendships.
Most importantly, I share five practical ways you can support your teenager without pressuring them, fixing it for them, or making them feel like something is wrong.
If you're worried about your teenager's social confidence, emotional wellbeing, or mental health, this episode will help you understand what's really going on beneath the surface and support them.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:39 - What is actually going on?
04:54 - Can I get a witness?
08:38 - School is not the only social arena
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Why Your Child's Mood Changes in Winter... and What Actually Helps
Has your child suddenly become more emotional, more withdrawn, or just not themselves since the clocks went back?Is homework taking longer?Are morning more of a struggle?If so, today’s episode is meant for …
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Has your child suddenly become more emotional, more withdrawn, or just not themselves since the clocks went back?
Is homework taking longer?
Are morning more of a struggle?
If so, today’s episode is meant for you.
Last time, I spoke about the November Wobble - that very real shift that many children experience when the days get shorter, and activities that naturally refill their emotional bucket begin to disappear. Today, I break down the science in simple terms, exploring how reduced daylight affects sleep, mood, motivation, concentration, emotional regulation and resilience.
What looks like laziness or a bad attitude is often biology rather than behaviour.
I will share five practical strategies you can start using now to help your child understand what fills and empties their emotional bucket.
Whether you’re parenting a toddler, primary‑school child, teenager, or neurodivergent child, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening, and give you simple, realistic ways to help your child thrive through the darker months.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:11 - Daylight regulates everything
06:33 - Do the same, but different
11:48 - Routine is the anchor
15:59 - The most underrated thing you can do…
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Bucket Emptying: Why Children Fall Apart After Half Term... and Five Ways to Help
Has your child suddenly become more emotional, more withdrawn, more reactive, or simply harder to live with since half term ended?In today’s bucket emptying episode, I explain why so many children seem to fall …
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Has your child suddenly become more emotional, more withdrawn, more reactive, or simply harder to live with since half term ended?
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I explain why so many children seem to fall apart during November, even after a positive start to the school year. And it’s called the November wobble.
The novelty of September has faded, energy reserves are running low, the days are darker, and many children quietly carry more stress than they realise. What often looks like difficult behaviour is actually a sign that their emotional bucket is full.
They need more support, not more pressure.
I’m going to show you how to stop seeing the wobble as a problem to fix, and start seeing it as valuable information about what your child needs, and I will share five practical strategies I use with families every year, that you can start using right now. I promise you, these five things will help.
If your child is struggling with school, mood, motivation, emotional regulation, sleep, anxiety, overwhelm, or post‑half‑term burnout, this episode is what you need!
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:55 - The November wobble is real
04:36 - Give it a name
08:31 - Body before mind
12:34 - Your wobble matters too
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Raising Boys in the Age of the Manosphere: How to Counter Online Misogyny
Is your son a misogynist?Have they discovered the manosphere?Are you worried about the content they might be finding online?In today’s episode, I cut through the fear, the headlines, and the overwhelming …
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Is your son a misogynist?
Have they discovered the manosphere?
Are you worried about the content they might be finding online?
In today’s episode, I cut through the fear, the headlines, and the overwhelming statistics to help you understand what’s really happening in the world our children are growing up in. Because the truth is, our children are exposed to misogynistic language and content long before we realise it.
So I am going to explain exactly what the manosphere is, why our kids are being drawn towards it, and the three things our boys are really looking for instead.
I’m going to share five practical, age-specific things you can start doing right now to help them develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and the confidence to challenge harmful ideas.
If you want to raise children who are respectful, confident, compassionate, and able to think for themselves, but you just don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
02:14 - It never starts with hatred
06:54 - The content finds them
10:41 - Show them how the sausage is made
15:55 - Clunky beats silent
21:20 - Lord of the Rungs
27:14 - Your own source of self-worth
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Bucket Emptying: When Your Toddler Hits, Bites, or Hurts Other Children
Has your toddler ever bitten another child, hit a sibling, or shoved someone at the playground?Have they ever lashed out in a way that left you feeling shocked, embarrassed, or judged?In this episode, I explain …
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Has your toddler ever bitten another child, hit a sibling, or shoved someone at the playground?
Have they ever lashed out in a way that left you feeling shocked, embarrassed, or judged?
In this episode, I explain why toddlers hit, bite and hurt other children, and why these behaviours are far more developmentally normal than most parents realise. I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening inside your child’s brain, why it’s almost never aggression in the way we understand it, and how hitting and biting is less about naughtiness, and more about overwhelm.
I am going to share the three most important things you can do:
- how to respond calmly and effectively in the moment,
- how to build the emotional language that eventually replaces physical behaviours, and
- how to identify the hidden triggers that make hitting and biting more likely in the first place.
So if you’re struggling with toddler aggression, playground incidents, sibling fighting, nursery reports, or the shame that so often comes with these moments, this episode is the roadmap you need. The practical strategies I share with you today genuinely work.
And remember: your toddler’s hitting or biting is not a reflection of your parenting. It’s a sign that a skill is still developing, and together we can help build it.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:26 - It’s not aggression… it’s communication
07:24 - The 3 things you need to know
17:40 - Common triggers
21:08 - What to do if things don’t get better
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Sibling Rivalry; Why It Happens and How To Stop Refereeing
When siblings fight, it can feel endless - the bickering, the shouting, the “that’s not fair,” the constant demand that you step in and decide who’s right.In this episode, I explain why sibling rivalry is …
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When siblings fight, it can feel endless - the bickering, the shouting, the “that’s not fair,” the constant demand that you step in and decide who’s right.
In this episode, I explain why sibling rivalry is normal, why refereeing often makes things worse, and what actually helps children learn to resolve conflict themselves.
I am going to walk you through the real developmental reasons siblings clash, the skills they’re missing, and how stepping back (safely) gives them the practice they need to build frustration tolerance, negotiation, perspective‑taking and repair.
I will share three things that actually help, and the best part - you can start doing them right now.
This episode is a practical, hopeful guide to transforming sibling dynamics and giving your children the lifelong skills they’ll use in every relationship they ever have.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:18 - Sibling rivalry is a training ground
05:48 - 3 things to remember
09:37 - Resist, resist, resist
12:10 - Neurodiversity
17:18 - Unite and conquer
21:21 - Give your kids a process
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Bucket Emptying: The Bedtime Battle - Three Things Which Actually Help
Do you dread bedtime?Are you children refusing to go to sleep?Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! When bedtime becomes a nightly battle, it drains every ounce of energy you have left.In today’s episode, I walk …
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Do you dread bedtime?
Are you children refusing to go to sleep?
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! When bedtime becomes a nightly battle, it drains every ounce of energy you have left.
In today’s episode, I walk you through why children of every age struggle to settle at night - from toddlers who can’t tolerate separation, to primary‑aged children whose brains haven’t yet wound down, to teenagers whose phones and FOMO keep them wired long past bedtime.
I explain the real drivers behind bedtime resistance, and share three practical things you can start doing today that will genuinely help.
If you’re exhausted, frustrated, or feeling like nothing you try ever works, this episode will help you understand what’s going on underneath the behaviour, and give you simple, doable steps to finally change the bedtime dynamic in your home.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:41 - Is bedtime a nightmare for you?
06:41 - Three causes of bedtime problems
09:34 - The wind-down window
17:50 - Fix the environment
22:37 - Give your kids responsibility
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Building Good Habits in Children
Let me guess… you spend ages nagging about teeth brushing?You’re constantly running late?Homework is a war?And don’t even mention tidying rooms, am I right?When I sat down to record this episode, I wanted to …
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Let me guess… you spend ages nagging about teeth brushing?
You’re constantly running late?
Homework is a war?
And don’t even mention tidying rooms, am I right?
When I sat down to record this episode, I wanted to flip the whole conversation about children’s habits upside down, because none of the above actually shape who your child becomes as an adult.
In this episode, I walk you through what the research really shows. I explain why self‑control, distress tolerance, problem‑solving, emotional regulation, persistence and self‑advocacy matter far more than perfect mornings or tidy bedrooms, and why rescuing and over-helping is the worst thing we can do (in this particular instance, at least!)
Plus, I share five things you can start doing today to build the habits that matter. These are small shifts with huge long‑term impact, and they will help your child become a capable, resilient adult who can navigate life with confidence.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:12 - IQ doesn’t tell you this
06:25 - Surviving, not thriving
10:19 - The habit of trying
15:36 - Self-advocacy & neurodivergence
21:09 - Resist the rescue
26:15 - Embrace the discomfort
31:06 - Praise the struggle
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Bucket-Emptying: Fussy Eaters, Fizzy Drinks, and the One Thing Which Changes Everything
In this episode, I’m talking about food.Does your toddler refuse pasta because the shape is “wrong”?Or does your teenager come home from school every day with an energy drink and packet of crisps?Don’t worry …
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In this episode, I’m talking about food.
Does your toddler refuse pasta because the shape is “wrong”?
Or does your teenager come home from school every day with an energy drink and packet of crisps?
Don’t worry, you are not alone. The struggle is real and it can feel relentless (pun not intended 😆).
But underneath every food battle is the same thing: pressure. It can be their body’s cravings, it can be developmental, it can be social, or (here’s the brutal truth) it might even be us. However, once you understand what’s actually going on in your child’s brain and body, everything changes.
So in today’s bucket-emptying episode, I talk you through the five practical things you can do that genuinely change the game between your kids and food. No battles. No bribing. No guilt. Just simple, doable shifts that help your child build a healthy relationship with food over time.
And the best part: you can start doing these five things right now.
So if food has become a battleground in your home, this episode will help you take back control of the long game.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:03 - Children have more taste buds than adults
03:23 - The Forbidden Fruit Effect
07:22 - My 5 top tips
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Motivation: Why Pushing Doesn't Work - and What Does
Has homework become a battle?Has your child stopped trying or caring?In this episode, I’m talking directly to the parents who feel like their child’s motivation has quietly slipped away, because I want to help …
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Has homework become a battle?
Has your child stopped trying or caring?
In this episode, I’m talking directly to the parents who feel like their child’s motivation has quietly slipped away, because I want to help you understand what’s really going on underneath that perceived lack of effort.
Spoiler alert: it’s almost never laziness.
I’m going to walk you through why pushing harder doesn’t work, why rewards and consequences lose their power, and what motivation really looks like in a developing brain. Then I’m going to share five practical things you can start doing today to help your child reconnect with learning and learn how to feel proud of themselves again.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or worried about your child’s motivation, this episode will help you see the problem differently and give you a clear path forward.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:58 - The two kinds of motivation
06:31 - The three skills in this episode
08:26 - Early years and primary school
12:56 - Middle childhood and finding a sense of self
17:59 - Autism & ADHD
23:04 - My top five things
27:59 - Autonomy supporting language
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Five Ways to Get Your Teenager to Actually Talk to You
Is your teenager ghosting you?Do they feel more distant and shut off?Are you scared that your relationship with them is fading away?Spoiler alert: we’ve all been there, and I promise you it’s nothing to panic …
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Is your teenager ghosting you?
Do they feel more distant and shut off?
Are you scared that your relationship with them is fading away?
Spoiler alert: we’ve all been there, and I promise you it’s nothing to panic about.
When your teenager stops talking to you, it can feel like you’ve lost the child you once knew. The little person who used to climb into your bed and tell you everything is now quiet, distant, and locked behind their bedroom door.
So in today’s bucket-emptying episode, I explain what’s actually happening in the teenage brain, why this withdrawal is normal (even healthy), and why the old ways of getting them to open up no longer work.
I am going to share five practical things you can start doing today that genuinely help rebuild connection. You’ll learn how to stop overthinking when your teen pulls away, how to ask the right questions, and what to do when your teenager gives you absolutely nothing at all (we’ve all been there!).
This episode will help you understand what your teen is going through, and give you the tools to reconnect in a way that works for both of you.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:00 - An elastic band
05:27 - My five top tips
08:28 - Stop the Spanish Inquisition
12:42 - Listen without agenda
15:16 - Do not disturb
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Separating Well: How to Co-Parent Without Your Child Caught in the Middle
When a family separates, everything shifts. As parents we want to protect our children, but it can feel overwhelming when we don’t always have the answers.In this episode, I walk you through what the facts …
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When a family separates, everything shifts. As parents we want to protect our children, but it can feel overwhelming when we don’t always have the answers.
In this episode, I walk you through what the facts tells about children and parental separation, and why long‑term wellbeing is about how we manage conflict, how we communicate, and how we support our children emotionally as they adjust.
In today’s episode you will learn what children need at different developmental stages, from toddlers to teenagers, and I give five practical steps you can start using right now. And for parents of neurodiverse children, I also outline the specific things you can do to make transitions between homes feel much easier.
This episode is here to help you feel steadier, clearer, and more confident… and to remind you that our children are far more adaptable than we give them credit for, but we have to model what that looks like.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:00 - Separating is ok!
04:11 - Fine lens wide lens
07:22 - Different needs at different stages
12:48 - Protect your child from the conflict
15:34 - Your child is NOT a messenger
20:57 - The messages every child needs to hear.
26:10 - Neurodiverse children
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Bucket Emptying: Raising Children Who Love to Read
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about something so many parents worry about - a child who “won’t read”, says reading is boring, or hasn’t picked up a book in years.I explain why this isn’t a motivation …
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In this episode, I’m talking honestly about something so many parents worry about - a child who “won’t read”, says reading is boring, or hasn’t picked up a book in years.
I explain why this isn’t a motivation problem at all, but a skills gap in reading identity, attention, language, and confidence. And once you understand what’s really going on underneath the surface, helping your child become a reader becomes far more straightforward.
I walk you through the wide‑lens view of reading: why some children haven’t yet found the right book, why reading has accidentally become a chore, and why the digital world makes sustained attention harder for every child.
I also share five practical things you can start today to help your child rediscover a love of reading that lasts for life.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:00 - The biggest predictor of academic success
04:03 - Why reading skills matter
08:06 - 5 things that actually help
12:06 - Let your kids read whatever they want
16:38 - Model reading to your children
19:22 - Stop doing these things right now
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When Your Child Won't Go to School
A child melts down at the door, stomach pain, tears, refusal, and you’re standing there with a 9am meeting to get to, unsure whether to push harder or give in.Your child is at a developmental crossroads, but …
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A child melts down at the door, stomach pain, tears, refusal, and you’re standing there with a 9am meeting to get to, unsure whether to push harder or give in.
Your child is at a developmental crossroads, but when should does normal age-appropriate behaviour become emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)? And more importantly, what can you do about it?
Not every worry is an anxiety disorder, and when we treat normal discomfort as something it isn’t, we risk teaching children that hard feelings mean something is wrong with them.
In this episode, I help you to understand the difference between something totally expected for your child’s developmental stage, versus something that may need some additional support and attention.
I am going to share the four functions of avoidance to look out for, and give you some practical things you can do to help your kids right away.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:56 - 2 truths
07:25 - 4 reasons for school avoidance
10:48 - 3 levels of distress tolerance
16:13 - The core skills you’re building
19:01 - Neurodiversity and school avoidance
24:39 - Maryhan’s top tips
31:46 - You can do these things right now…
37:52 - Where to get support
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Bucket Emptying: How Much Your Child Really Needs (and What To Do If They're Not Getting It)
Is bedtime a battle?Does your child wake through the night?Or are you simply unsure whether your child is getting enough sleep?Most parents think of sleep as “rest”, but once you understand what sleep is …
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Is bedtime a battle?
Does your child wake through the night?
Or are you simply unsure whether your child is getting enough sleep?
Most parents think of sleep as “rest”, but once you understand what sleep is actually doing inside your child’s developing brain, everything changes.
In today’s episode, I break down the science behind sleep - what it really says about memory consolidation, emotional regulation, growth, immunity and mental health, and how chronic sleep loss shows up in behaviour in more ways than just yawning!
I’ll walk you through age‑by‑age sleep guidelines, the neuroscience behind sleep, why some children wake repeatedly, why teenagers genuinely can’t fall asleep early, and how circadian rhythm disruptions quietly sabotage bedtime.
And I also share with you five practical, proven things that genuinely help, and you can start doing them tonight.
Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of learning, behaviour, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Once you understand this, you’ll never look at bedtime the same way again.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:00 - Your child does 4 things in sleep that they do not do awake
04:27 - Sleep is not a luxury item
08:02 - How much sleep does your child need?
11:40 - Learnt sleep associations
16:34 - 5 things that actually help
23:11 - Practical things you can do
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What Your Child's Friendships Are Really Telling You
Today, I’m diving deep into one of the most emotionally charged parts of parenting: your child’s friendships.I’ll show you how to read what their social world is really telling you, how to recognise what’s …
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Today, I’m diving deep into one of the most emotionally charged parts of parenting: your child’s friendships.
I’ll show you how to read what their social world is really telling you, how to recognise what’s developmentally normal, and how to support them without stepping in too fast or taking over.
I will explain the difference between friendship friction and genuine red flags, how to coach your child from the sidelines, and how to make home the safest place for them to talk about their social world. I also unpack the unique challenges neurodiverse children face in friendships and give you clear, practical things you can right now to help.
If you’ve ever worried about your child being left out, dropped, overwhelmed, or stuck in friendship drama, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for what to do next.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:46 - Friendships are developmental
04:45 - The foundations of a healthy friendship
11:11 - Things you can do
15:05 - Quality over quantity
18:39 - Know what is age appropriate
22:25 - The three parts of an apology
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Bucket Emptying: Why Toddlers Have Tantrums (And What Actually Helps)
Spoiler alert: a tantrum isn’t bad behaviour. It’s a developmental event that happens when your kid’s nervous system is really overwhelmed.When your children have tantrums, it is never a reflection of you or …
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Spoiler alert: a tantrum isn’t bad behaviour. It’s a developmental event that happens when your kid’s nervous system is really overwhelmed.
When your children have tantrums, it is never a reflection of you or your parenting. It’s a completely normal and age appropriate thing.
So in this episode, I’m diving into the world of toddler tantrums - what causes them, what happens in your child’s brain at that moment, and the five things that genuinely help.
You’ll learn why reasoning never works during a meltdown, how your calm becomes their co‑regulation, why naming the feeling (not the behaviour) changes everything, and how staying close and reconnecting afterwards builds emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and long‑term self‑belief.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated or unsure how to respond when your toddler explodes, this episode gives you a clear, compassionate roadmap that works.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:58 - The spiky beaker
03:36 - Look through a wide lens
09:10 - Co-regulation
11:06 - Do not try to reason
16:20 - Name the feeling
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How to Raise a Confident Child
How do you know if your child is confident, or just masking?In today’s episode, I explain the two core skills that create genuine, lifelong confidence, and once you understand these foundations, helping your …
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How do you know if your child is confident, or just masking?
In today’s episode, I explain the two core skills that create genuine, lifelong confidence, and once you understand these foundations, helping your child become braver, more resilient, and more willing to try new things becomes so much easier.
I walk you through the wide‑lens approach I use with families, showing you how confidence grows through lived experience AND I share the five practical strategies I recommend for toddlers, primary‑aged children, and teenagers.
If you’ve ever worried about a child who won’t try new things, who crumbles at the first sign of difficulty, or who compares themselves harshly to others, this episode will give you the language and mindset to help them grow real confidence from the inside out.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:06 - Confidence is not fearless
05:28 - Self-effigacy and self-worth
09:47 - Confidence is trying anyway
13:41 - How to deal with pre-schoolers
17:13 - Age and stage appropriate levels
21:48 - Watch the labels
27:42 - Separate worth from performance
32:42 - Hold first, help second
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Bucket Emptying: 5 Questions to Ask Your Child Instead of 'How Was School?'
If you’ve ever asked your children “How was school?” and received “Fine”, “I don’t know”, or total silence, you’re not alone. Our children walk through the door with a full emotional bucket, tired from holding …
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If you’ve ever asked your children “How was school?” and received “Fine”, “I don’t know”, or total silence, you’re not alone. Our children walk through the door with a full emotional bucket, tired from holding themselves together all day, so the usual questions just don’t work.
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I give you five simple questions you can start using today that help your kids open and help you connect deeper and communicate better.
If you want to strengthen your relationship with your child, reduce after‑school battles, and finally hear what their day was really like, this episode gives you the exact language and structure to do it.
These five questions are so much more than ice-breakers.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:55 - Stop asking impossible questions
04:09 - Talking is not the same as being ready to connect
08:09 - Consistency is safe
10:26 - Plant the seeds
12:40 - The 5 questions
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Raising Children Who Love Learning
What’s the real key to raising a child who genuinely loves learning - not because of school pressure, grades, or how much homework they do, but because curiosity and resilience have been built from the inside …
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What’s the real key to raising a child who genuinely loves learning - not because of school pressure, grades, or how much homework they do, but because curiosity and resilience have been built from the inside out?
As a psychologist and parent, I’ve seen again and again that children do the best academically and emotionally when we stop focusing on homework battles, reading resistance, or low motivation, and instead think about the deeper skills that make learning fun and self‑driven.
In today’s episode, I walk you through the two main skills every child needs - curiosity and resilience - and give you five practical ways you can start strengthening them today.
From following your child’s natural spark, to praising the process instead of the outcome, to letting them see you get things wrong, protecting unstructured time, and resisting the urge to rescue them too quickly… these are the tools that build lifelong learners who don’t need pushing, bribing or nagging.
This episode will help your child become more confident, capable, motivated and engaged, at school and beyond.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:47 - Playing the long game
05:39 - 2 skill gaps you need to know
08:41 - Failing is how you learn
13:19 - Identity and outcome
15:55 - Get things wrong
18:30 - Teach your kids to be curious
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Bucket Emptying - REFILL: First Day at School Jitters - Top Ten Tips
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 they …
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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 they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those first day jitters.
So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:21 - It’s normal to feel nervous
05:33 - Active listening
09:28 - Pulling back bedtime
13:28 - Role play problem solving
14:55 - Prep ourselves
18:03 - Protect their energy
21:35 - A happy child is more likely to learn
24:51 - Pulling everything together
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The One Conversation Every Parent Should Have With Their Child Before September
Whether your child is starting reception, moving into secondary school, returning to a familiar classroom, or stepping into a brand‑new environment like college or university, there is one important …
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Whether your child is starting reception, moving into secondary school, returning to a familiar classroom, or stepping into a brand‑new environment like college or university, there is one important conversation you should be having, but most parents miss it.
In today’s episode, I walk you through exactly how I approach this conversation in my own family and with the families I support: how to choose the right moment, how to open the discussion without triggering anxiety, how to validate their feelings, how to widen the emotional picture, and how to end with the kind of certainty that genuinely steadies a child’s nervous system.
I’m going to give you the practical steps to help your children feel safe, prepared and connected, without the overwhelm.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:49 - Ch-ch-ch-changes
04:00 - How to know when your child is ready
08:06 - Worst case scenarios
10:49 - What to ask… and what not to ask
13:29 - Validate whatever they say
17:03 - This is what certainty sounds like
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3 Conversation to Have with Your Child After Results (For Any Grade)
Results week doesn’t end on results day - in fact, the days and weeks following results day is where the real emotional work happens.In today’s bucket emptying episode, I give you three precise, ready‑to‑use …
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Results week doesn’t end on results day - in fact, the days and weeks following results day is where the real emotional work happens.
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I give you three precise, ready‑to‑use conversation starters that help your child feel seen, steady and supported, regardless of whether they’re celebrating, disappointed, confused or quietly struggling.
As a parent, your words shape how your child processes their results, how they rebuild their confidence, and how they move forward. These conversation starters work for GCSEs, A‑levels and any moment where your child is facing uncertainty, shame, pride or a changed plan.
If you want to be the supportive presence your child needs, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen their emotional resilience, this episode gives you the exact language to do it.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:41 - What about afterwards?
02:23 - No pressure
05:03 - Resist reassurance
08:02 - Love is not conditional
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GCSE Results Day: What Your Child Needs From You in the Next 24 Hours
GCSE results day isn’t really about grades - it’s about emotions. Everyone is feeling a lot of things, from the moment you wake up, to opening that envelope, and then processing whatever is inside.In this …
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GCSE results day isn’t really about grades - it’s about emotions. Everyone is feeling a lot of things, from the moment you wake up, to opening that envelope, and then processing whatever is inside.
In this episode, I explain why teens react so differently to results, and how your own exam memories resurface to influence your parenting. Remember: this day belongs to our children. Let them lead and be there to help them navigate whatever they’re feeling.
To help you get through results day, I am giving you five tools you can use today that help your child feel safe, supported, and seen, because a calm parent changes everything.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:40 - Results day stays with us
05:08 - Signs to look for
08:33 - Why does our response matter so much
12:11 - 5 things you need to do
14:47 - Do not compare
17:05 - You don’t need to talk about the future today
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☀️ NEW — The Summer Reset. My seven-week summer programme for parents of anxious children (5–16) — whatever sets the worry off: five live group coaching calls + two private 1:1 sessions with me + every tool, all summer. 18 families only, starts 23 July. Details & enrolment: https://stan.store/drmaryhan/p/the-summer-reset
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Bucket Emptying: 5 Ways to Support Your Teenager When Plans Change
If your teenager’s exam results were not what you expected, your plans might be making some sudden changes. That’s ok, and this episode is for you.Whether your child didn’t get the grades they hoped for, is …
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If your teenager’s exam results were not what you expected, your plans might be making some sudden changes. That’s ok, and this episode is for you.
Whether your child didn’t get the grades they hoped for, is suddenly unsure about university, or is facing a future that looks different from what they imagined, I will walk you through the five things I want you to do this week to help them move forward.
Disappointing results can trigger shock, anxiety and fear, because teenagers aren’t just losing a plan, they’re losing the version of themselves they thought they were becoming.
I show you how to name the loss, how to slow the decision‑making process so your teen isn’t making life choices in a state of distress, and how to help them build a new story that feels hopeful rather than catastrophic. I also give you the exact language to separate their identity from their grades, and the questions that help them lead the next step with confidence rather than panic.
If your teenager is hurting, overwhelmed or unsure what comes next, this episode will give you the guidance you need to support them in the weeks and months ahead.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:50 - Grieving your imagined future
02:21 - How to acknowledge your child
05:35 - Help them write a new story
09:11 - Let them lead
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What to Say to Your Teenager on Results Day (Whatever the Grades)
Results Day is one of the most emotionally-charged moments in your teenager’s life, and what you say in the first hours after they open that envelope can shape their confidence, their resilience, and their …
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Results Day is one of the most emotionally-charged moments in your teenager’s life, and what you say in the first hours after they open that envelope can shape their confidence, their resilience, and their future selves. No pressure 😂
Today I am going to give you the exact sentences to use on A‑level Results Day, GCSE Results Day, or any high‑stakes academic moment. No clichés, no “at least” statements, no accidental pressure, just clear, grounded language that helps your teen feel seen, supported and safe.
You’ll learn why teens process results so intensely, how to avoid the most common parental mistakes, what to say before they open their grades, how to respond if they’re devastated, and how to hold the emotional space so they can think clearly again.
If you’re stressed about how to help your child through results day, this episode is exactly what you need!
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:40 - Your role on results day
05:04 - 4 things to do before they open the envelope
10:34 - What to do on the day
14:45 - Follow their lead
18:10 - It’s their news to tell
20:09 - Avoid these things
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Bucket Emptying: One Rule for Screens This Summer
A must‑listen for every parent navigating the screen‑time battle this summer!Today, I cut through the overwhelm with one simple, highly effective rule that stops arguments, protects your child’s sleep …
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A must‑listen for every parent navigating the screen‑time battle this summer!
Today, I cut through the overwhelm with one simple, highly effective rule that stops arguments, protects your child’s sleep, stabilises their mood, and restores calm at home.
If you’re seeing bedtime resistance, evening meltdowns, wired behaviour at night, or grumpy mornings, this episode explains why screens are disrupting your child’s emotional regulation - and exactly how to fix it without becoming the screen police.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
01:06 - A different rule for Summer
03:20 - Screens are not the enemy
06:06 - 2 minute conversations
09:21 - What are your endpoints?
💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together
💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/
💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library
💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025
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☀️ NEW — The Summer Reset. My seven-week summer programme for parents of anxious children (5–16) — whatever sets the worry off: five live group coaching calls + two private 1:1 sessions with me + every tool, all summer. 18 families only, starts 23 July. Details & enrolment: https://stan.store/drmaryhan/p/the-summer-reset
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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Screen Time, Sleep, and Your Child's Mood: What You Are Missing
Screens aren’t just distracting your child - they’re quietly disrupting the one thing their brain and body cannot function without: sleep. And when sleep quality drops, everything else follows: mood, behaviour …
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Screens aren’t just distracting your child - they’re quietly disrupting the one thing their brain and body cannot function without: sleep. And when sleep quality drops, everything else follows: mood, behaviour, emotional regulation, impulse control, learning, resilience and family harmony.
In today’s episode, I explain the real screen‑time problem most parents miss, how it impacts your child’s sleep, and give you five practical things you can start doing tonight to fix it.
So if you’re constantly in a battle with the screens, and it’s turning bedtime into a war, this episode is a must listen.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:38 - The biggest danger of screen time
03:10 - Does your child do this?
06:52 - The science of sleep
12:06 - 5 things you can do tonight
18:04 - The one week experiment
20:24 - We’re not fighting the robots
💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together
💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/
💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library
💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025
💚 Brands and advertisers, email [email protected]
☀️ NEW — The Summer Reset. My seven-week summer programme for parents of anxious children (5–16) — whatever sets the worry off: five live group coaching calls + two private 1:1 sessions with me + every tool, all summer. 18 families only, starts 23 July. Details & enrolment: https://stan.store/drmaryhan/p/the-summer-reset
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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Bucket Emptying: 5 Things to Say When Your Child Won't Try Something
Fear of failure is one of the most misunderstood challenges parents face, especially when you’re raising a bright, capable child who refuses to try anything unless success is guaranteed.Today, I break down …
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Fear of failure is one of the most misunderstood challenges parents face, especially when you’re raising a bright, capable child who refuses to try anything unless success is guaranteed.
Today, I break down exactly why children avoid new experiences, quit the moment things get hard, melt down over mistakes, or insist “I can’t do it” before they’ve even begun.
I am going to give you 5 practical strategies you can start using today to build resilience, confidence and emotional regulation, without pushing too hard.
If your child avoids homework, quits activities, panics about getting things wrong, or compares themselves constantly to others, then I promise this episode will help you.
So take a seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…
Highlights from this episode:
00:55 - A quick reminder
02:52 - What’s the worst that can happen?
07:46 - Model imperfection
11:30 - They are never doing it alone
💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together
💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/
💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library
💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025
💚 Brands and advertisers, email [email protected]
☀️ NEW — The Summer Reset. My seven-week summer programme for parents of anxious children (5–16) — whatever sets the worry off: five live group coaching calls + two private 1:1 sessions with me + every tool, all summer. 18 families only, starts 23 July. Details & enrolment: https://stan.store/drmaryhan/p/the-summer-reset
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
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