Are you looking for fun and free or low cost family activities?

Have you considered reading?

Before you switch off, hear me out, because reading can be an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable activity, and I’m here to explain how you can encourage your children to want to read.

However, there’s been a huge decline in recent years of young people who enjoy reading, and it’s on us - the mums, the dads, the parents, the guardians and the teachers - to do something about this.

Reading a good book can be great for the soul, and help not just your kids, but also you, to empty your buckets. That’s why this topic is so important to me.

I will tell you the three main benefits of reading, and what you can do to make reading feel like less of a chore to your kids.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Mentioned in this episode:

Get Britain Reading by The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/get-britain-reading?msockid=2f94feb8d57068851bbdebd1d476690b 

Highlights from this episode:

00:41 - Get Britain reading again

04:55 - The numbers don’t lie

07:26 - The three benefits

10:52 - Paper beats screen

15:05 - Take the hard work out of reading

19:14 - Model reading for pleasure

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Are you getting in your child’s way?

Should you praise effort or results?

And are you strict enough with enforcing your own rules?

In today’s episode, I’m expanding on a recent episode (linked below), where we explored how your children build their sense of self, to answer the above questions and more.

I’m going to give you the five areas where I believe you can really help your children navigate their most critical stage of identity development. This usually happens around 7-8 years old, but every child is different, so no matter where you are in your parenting journey, this episode will definitely help you.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Mentioned in this episode:

Becoming Me: How Your Children Develop Their Sense of Identity

Highlights from this episode:

01:28 - Ages 7 to 8 are critical

06:00 - The 8 stages of identity development

09:03 - Do what you say you will

13:28 - Are you getting in your child’s way?

19:17 - Manage your expectations

22:27 - The benefits of praising effort

28:35 - The world is NOT school

31:57 - Episode cheat sheet

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What went wrong?

Have I failed my children?

That’s the question many parents ask themselves when contemplating home schooling. But in reality, the school system simply isn’t the best choice for some children.

In the second part of our discussion, we look closer at the process of choosing a home schooling option, what a good education really looks like, and when or why you might transition your kids back into a school environment.

To have this discussion I am joined by two very special guests…

Ruth Morgan is a mum to two children, one of whom is ASD. She shares her daughter’s story with us, and it will really resonate with any of you experiencing similar difficulties.

She is also an ⁠integrative psychotherapist who specialises in neurodivergent adults , especially late diagnosis and co-presenting mental health difficulties, and she also offers coaching to parents whose children are going through diagnosis or related challenges for the family. You can contact Ruth at https://ruthmorgan.co.uk/

Kate Shand is the founder and CEO of Enjoy Education, which provides bespoke educational services tailored to the unique needs of families and students globally. She is also a founding member and vice president of The Tutors’ Association, committed to raising tutoring standards across the industry and around the world. You can find out more at http://www.enjoyeducation.co.uk/ 

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:24 - What does good schooling look like?

08:49 - Neurodivergent burnout

12:31 - The journey back to school

18:50 - The growth option

21:38 - Breaking social moulds

23:55 - Give yourself the space to mess up

28:57 - Every parent has their own story

33:41 - Pushing over the cliff edge

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Has your child ever refused to go to school?

It’s a morning routine all parents dread, but for nearly one in five parents, this is a common occurrence.. But what do you do?

In the first of this special two part episode, I am going to explore the reasons why our kids might not want to go to school and the ways in which both parents and educators can identify and support this.

Because as absenteeism continues to rise, maybe it’s time to stop blaming our kids, and start considering that maybe school doesn’t work for them.

To have this discussion I am joined by two very special guests…

Ruth Morgan is a mum to two children, one of whom is ASD. She shares her daughter’s story with us, and it will really resonate with any of you experiencing similar difficulties.

She is also an ⁠integrative psychotherapist who specialises in neurodivergent adults , especially late diagnosis and co-presenting mental health difficulties, and she also offers coaching to parents whose children are going through diagnosis or related challenges for the family. You can contact Ruth at https://ruthmorgan.co.uk/

Kate Shand is the founder and CEO of Enjoy Education, which provides bespoke educational services tailored to the unique needs of families and students globally. She is also a founding member and vice president of The Tutors’ Association, committed to raising tutoring standards across the industry and around the world. You can find out more at http://www.enjoyeducation.co.uk/ 

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:20 - These stats might shock you

05:32 - School refusal

11:46 - How to manage school incapacity

15:23 - Home schooling doesn’t have to be plan z

18:55 - Why are the stats going up?

21:21 - Ruth’s story

29:00 - School support for neurodivergence

32:06 - Schools get a different version of your child

36:35 - A message to schools

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Does your child refuse to go to bed?

Is the nighttime routine a daily stress?

And why won’t your children sleep when they’re tired?

Today’s episode is a listener question, and one I’m sure affects most parents, because it’s all about how to make bedtime less of a battle and more of a breeze.

I am going to talk through the reasons why the sleep showdown happens, give you three things you can do, and give you the ultimate bedtime checklist to work through. There’s no perfect, instant solution because every child is different, but if you take the right approach with the right mindset, you’re halfway towards a peaceful evening!

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Mentioned in this episode:

Parenting at Work: Can We Really Have it All? - https://drmaryhan.com/episode/parenting-at-work-can-we-really-have-it-all/ 

Highlights from this episode:

02:47 - Audit your shoulds

05:06 - Are we setting impossible standards?

08:28 - Find a moment to empty some of your bucket

12:21 - Download Mode

15:12 - How to set boundaries

17:37 - Where can your child have more autonomy?

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Are you more emotionally mature than your children?

Do you project your problems onto your kids?

Does your child feel like a burden or a failure?

These might be tough questions to think about but, according to a recent study, these are common things your teenagers might be thinking, but do not feel like they can tell you.

And don’t worry, you are not a bad parent, and this isn’t a generational thing. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boomer or a millennial, sometimes we can get so busy doing the day-to-day parenting, that we forget to pay attention and listen - truly listen - to what our kids are trying to tell us.

That’s why I’m doing today’s episode, which is all about helping you to understand what your teens really need from you, and giving you some practical advice which you can start using right away.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, take a deep breath, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:21 - What do you wish you could tell your parents?

06:40 - 3 ways you’re not showing up for your teens

12:32 - Invest in self-awareness

15:53 - Reflect in whatever way works for you

18:01 - Start showing up

21:18 - Honest conversations

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When I say breathwork, what comes to mind?

Many of you will think of yoga, meditation, or something a bit silly. I’m sure most of you don’t think it can help your children, and I get it!

But did you know that good breathwork can have real, physical benefits on our nervous system, our brain, and our body? In other words, it’s not just some hippy dippy nonsense, and I’m going to explain why.

This means when our kids are stressed, scared, overwhelmed or anxious, good breathing can be the difference maker in a situation that usually gets out of control very quickly.

In this bucket emptying episode, I want to dispel any stigma you might have around breathwork. I’m going to tell you exactly how & why it helps, and give you some practical, actionable exercises you can start doing right now.

Here’s the Take 10 method to get you started: https://drmaryhan.com/episode/breathing-techniques-for-anxious-children/ 

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, take a deep breath, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:35 - Fight, flight or freeze

05:48 - The physical benefits of breathwork

08:07 - Getting creative with breathwork

12:40 - Biometrics are a great learning aid

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“I want it all. I want it now” - timeless words sung by the late Freddie Mercury, and sampled by every child ever, including your own, am I right?

But let’s be honest, they’re not the only ones. As parents, we put ourselves under so much pressure to keep up with the Joneses and have it all… but what does that even mean?

A big house?

Private school?

Or maybe just financial security?

In this episode, I am here to tell you one thing, and one thing only: you are not perfect, and that’s okay! It’s time to follow my seven tips and embrace the beautiful, incredible, imperfect you.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

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Highlights from this episode:

00:37 - Having it all… but at what cost?

06:21 - There’s no such thing as work-life balance

10:20 - Your inner conflict

16:11 - All does not mean perfect

18:01 - Asking for help is not a weakness

21:28 - Be present for yourself

27:11 - Be ruthless

32:41 - You are imperfect, and that’s ok

34:22 - Who are you?

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Let’s be clear: tylenol does not cause autism.

It does not cause ADHD.

Neurodivergence is not contagious.

And it is not a disease to be caught or cured.

You’ve probably heard these claims being made by certain politicians and Presidents recently, but let me assure you: there is no credible scientific evidence to support this.

As parents, we already feel so much shame and guilt about our kids’ neurodivergence, be it ADHD, autism, or anything else.

Why didn’t I spot it sooner?

Am I a terrible Mum?

Have I failed my child?

We’ve all been there, and the answer is no, no, NO! So in this episode I am sharing the best bits from my recent interview with journalist and author Jessie Hewitson. Her sons are both neurodivergent and, it turns out, so is she, which she discovered while writing her book on ADHD.

We cover everything from Mum guilt, to the school system, and what you can do to create a more positive, supportive environment for your neurodiverse kids.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation, because we’re about to take the RFK out of ADHD, and give you some home truths you don’t want to miss…

Listen to the full episode with Jessie here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/raising-happy-adhd-children-with-jessie-hewitson/id1571503566?i=1000723801183 

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Highlights from this episode:

00:58 - ADHD Myth Versus Reality

03:37 - The Broken School System

06:50 - Mom Guilt

10:10 - Guilt and Motherhood Go Hand in Hand

11:06 - Let the Doctor Make the Call

12:56 - How to Rebuild Self-Esteem in Neurodivergent Children

15:28 - Epiphany at the Cinema

18:12 - F You All

20:11 - A Neurotypical World

21:55 - Be the Shield from Society’s Judgment

22:24 - Do You Have ADHD?

More from Jessie:

Buy the book: https://a.co/d/eHGvsxf 

Read her article in The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/parenting/article/my-adhd-family-what-you-think-wrong-gq6s6hl3c?msockid=2f94feb8d57068851bbdebd1d476690b 

Visit NeuroUniverse: https://www.neurouniverse.co.uk

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-hewitson 

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Someone leaves you in a room with a tasty treat. You can eat it right away, but you’ve been promised two treats if you resist for 15 minutes. What do you do?

This isn’t a riddle, but a very important experiment called The Marshmallow Test, and I bring this up to show you that building self-control and willpower in our kids is an age-old challenge for parents like you and me.

Which is why in this episode, I talk through some of the crucial factors that impact self-control and explain why taking the time to help your children develop this important skill, can set them up for success in adult life.

Plus, I share some super practical tips which you can start using right now.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Come to the Webinar

Join me and the How Not To Screw Up Your Kids Community as I unpick how we can help our children build their sense of self, so they feel more confident day to day. Find out more and book your place here: https://stan.store/drmaryhan/p/next-60-minutes-with-dr-maryhan-1st-october-8pm- 

Highlights from this episode:

00:22 - What the Tokyo World Athletics teaches parents

02:55 - What is self-control?

08:45 - The marshmallow test

12:20 - Crucial factors

16:54 - Be a role model for your kids

22:35 - How to encourage self-control

27:48 - We are the scaffolding

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