The Life of Bryony

Kate Silverton: The Secret to Raising Happy, Emotionally Strong Kids


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MY GUEST THIS WEEK: KATE SILVERTON


This week, I’m joined by Kate Silverton—journalist, broadcaster, and child therapist—who left the BBC newsroom to pursue her passion for children’s mental health. Now a qualified child counsellor, Kate is on a mission to help parents better understand their children’s emotional worlds.


We talk about why there’s no such thing as a “naughty” child, how emotional regulation is the greatest gift we can give our kids, and why the perfect parent doesn’t exist (and never should). Kate explains how our brains are wired for connection, why our kids’ behaviour is often misunderstood, and how we can stop parenting from a place of guilt and shame.


Kate also shares her fascinating analogy of the brain as a wise owl, a baboon, and a lizard, helping us see why children struggle with emotions and how we can lend them our own calm when they need it most.


We explore why guilt can actually be useful, how parents can feel less overwhelmed, and why firm but fun is the best parenting approach of all.


If you’ve ever worried about getting it wrong as a parent (or felt totally out of your depth), this episode will leave you feeling empowered, reassured, and maybe even a little less guilty.



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Bryony xx



BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

📚 There’s Still No Such Thing as Naughty by Kate Silverton

A practical, science-backed guide to understanding your child’s behaviour and strengthening your bond with them.



CREDITS

🎙️ Presenter: Bryony Gordon

🎙️ Guest: Kate Silverton

🎧 Content Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

🎥 Audio & Video Editor: Luke Shelley

📢 Executive Producer: Mike Wooller

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