It’s Valentine’s Day and love is all around… unless you have kids. A recent study shows that many parents with children have not had a date night in the past six months. However, as role models to our kids, it’s so important to make time for them, for ourselves, and for our partners.

So this episode is all about connection. I give you five reasons why you need to be spending more time with your partner and share some practical advice to help you do that.

Let’s keep the romance alive!

Highlights from this episode:

01:46 - Romance is dead… say the stats

04:00 - 5 reasons to prioritise time with your partner

06:47 - The secret to a long life

10:36 - Make time for yourselves and each other

13:36 - Plan, plan, plan

15:31 - A change of mindset

18:49 - Enlist help!

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On this week’s bucket emptying episode, I am joined by children’s author Ebele Bright (Fly Chico Fly and Shake Ben Shake).

Ebele also founded Announce World to share beautiful stories with both children and adults, inspired by the truths and life lessons she is passing on to her daughters. Her picture books, which encourage deeper conversation with children, are perfect for children aged 3-8, parents, teachers and anyone who has an influence on kids.

In this episode, we explore how we can help our own children feel more courageous, and how storytelling can be a super powerful way to unlock our kids’ inner superhero.

Highlights from this episode:

04:09 - Normalising emotion

08:57 - Turning on the lightbulb

12:38 - What would Mama Eagle do?

15:22 - The mindset to stand when you’re not there

18:38 - Learning how to fail

Buy Ebele’s Books:

Fly Chico Fly: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-Chico-Ebele-Bright/dp/1838294708/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=0si2F&content-id=amzn1.sym.f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_p=f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_r=262-7026818-4147105&pd_rd_wg=78N5e&pd_rd_r=5a208941-5a93-4a87-b384-e0cf6b38d170&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Shake Ben Shake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shake-Ben-Ebele-Bright/dp/1838294724/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=0si2F&content-id=amzn1.sym.f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_p=f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_r=262-7026818-4147105&pd_rd_wg=78N5e&pd_rd_r=5a208941-5a93-4a87-b384-e0cf6b38d170&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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When your child struggles to handle their big emotions, what do you do? If you’re like me, you’ll listen to podcasts and read all the books. And, if you’re like me, you probably found none of them helped much in practice. Am I right?

Well, in this episode, I’m going to help you cut through the noise, to understand the reasons why your child might appear to be acting out or struggling with intense emotions. I am going to help you go back to the source, figure out why they happen, and then help you figure out what to do about it.

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

Highlights from this episode:

00:49 - I don’t like labels

03:10 - Early development

08:16 - Is there a skills gap?

12:35 - Tweaking the brain circuits

15:00 - Validate the emotions

16:46 - Label the emotions

19:41 - Bridging the skills gap

21:58 - A toolkit for managing big emotions

23:37 - Change takes time and consistency

💚 Let’s grow our village together, please  with at least one friend

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Do your kids like to play rough?

Can they take it too far until one of them gets hurt?

Do arguments quickly escalate into physical fights?

You're not alone! Most parents with multiple children will experience this at some point, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I explain what you can and should do when siblings get physical, and share some quick tips you can use right away.

We explore how you can effectively diffuse a physical altercation between your children, and also help them to manage any big emotions which might be causing their physical outbursts.

Highlights from this episode:

01:46 - Stop the fight as soon as possible

03:42 - Put physical space between your children

05:12 - Judge the fight, not the people

07:47 - Talk it through

💚 Let’s grow our village together, please  with at least one friend

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Spoiler alert: all children lie! And many of our children will experience self-esteem issues, so it’s really important to understand how to recognise it, and support your children through these difficult times.

Does your child lie often about silly things?

Are they not growing out of it like you thought they would?

Do their lies cause upset or consequences to others?

If you answered yes to any of these, you’re not alone!

In this episode, I talk you through the key things you need to know, including what you should avoid and what you need to start doing to help.

Highlights from this episode:

01:22 - Children who lack confidence do this…

04:21 - Lying as a coping mechanism

09:17 - 2 things you should avoid

12:08 - 5 things to start doing

15:12 - Which line is longer?

18:31 - Praise the process

22:57 - Confidence is an inside job

26:34 - White lies

💚 Let’s grow our village together, please  with at least one friend

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Whether your situation - be it parenting solo, coparenting, parallel parenting or something else - we can all agree that sometimes parenting is hell! That’s why this episode is all about finding contentment.

From the Happiness Myth to mantas, I share some top ways you can cultivate your own contentment, helping you stay happy, healthy and motivated to take on whatever life (and the kids) throw at you!

Highlights from this episode:

00:48 - The Happiness Myth

03:03 - A typical scenario

04:43 - Scan the day

08:21 - The power of mantras

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Does your child seem anxious or worried?

What are the signs to look out for?

And what can you do to help?

In this episode, I am going to talk you through how to manage anxiety and worry in your child, by applying what I call the Seesaw of Wellbeing. I help you to understand what an unbalanced seesaw looks like, how this might present itself in everyday life, and some actionable steps you can take to rebalance.

Highlights from this episode:

01:36 - The Seesaw of Wellbeing

06:37 - The symptoms of unbalanced seesaws

11:01 - The different kinds of unbalanced seesaws

12:47 - The three categories

16:32 - Anxiety

20:02 - What can we do to help?

💚 Let’s grow our village together, please  with at least one friend

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Today, I’m answering a listener question that I think will empty quite a few of your buckets. It’s all about rude behaviour.

Whether it’s a young child screaming, “I hate you!” or a teen being disrespectful, name-calling, or acting out in ways that feel rude, I’ll explore strategies to understand and address these challenges effectively.

Join me as we unpack the roots of rude behaviour and learn how to navigate these moments with clarity and confidence. 

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💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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Whether it’s managing emotions better, building confidence, or reducing anxiety this framework is all you need.

Here are the highlights:

(3:11) Kaizen principles and the ladder

(5:50) Let’s look at a child lacking confidence and the ladder

(18:40) Let’s look at a lack of motivation and the ladder

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💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025

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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In this episode, I’m introducing a transformative new concept: The Power of One.

Instead of concentrating on your child’s current behavioural challenges, I encourage you to shift your focus to building the relevant skills that address the root cause. 

💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend

💚 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

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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