How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

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

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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 as I explore two key angles on this topic: Curation of their feed and reflection on their content curation.

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Children develop resilience when we afford them opportunities to take risks. Could we be doing our children a disservice by over-protecting them??

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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 child who continues to interrupt despite knowing it's inappropriate behaviour. Listen as I share my top tips.

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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 capable of leading fulfilling lives on their terms, not ours. I outline my top three tips for achieving this goal and offer practical advice on how you can introduce these strategies into your family life starting today. 

Here are the highlights: 

{1:16} There's not much time to reflect as parents 

{3:59} We must prepare our children for long-term success 

{10:51} Long-term success teaches skills 

{13:34} Demonstrating the growth mindset 

{17:22} Praise the process, not the outcome 

{20:37} 'Yet' is a powerful word 

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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 etc?"

 In this week’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode I’ll explain separation anxiety and share strategies to support you, and your child understand why it is happening and to manage the situation.

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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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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) Let’s banish some myths

(9:30) Name it to tame it

(12:35) I see you and hear you


(14:03) Builds confidence 

(15:30) Builds emotional literacy

(18:40) It allows you to set boundaries

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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 opportunity for children to fuel their bodies and connect with each other, fostering the development of essential life skills. 

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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 make the return to school easier when it happens.

Here are the highlights:

(1:45) Our role is to prepare them for a life beyond the immediate

(6:10) Reel in bedtimes

(9:20) Create some structure

(14:40) Work through back-to-school anxiety

(20:35) Reconnect your child to school

(23:45) Practice any significant changes 

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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 episode sheds light on the importance of not overemphasising academic benchmarks and highlighting that success takes various forms beyond traditional academics. 

Listen as I share my top tips to get you through this challenging time.

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