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How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

by Dr Maryhan
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  • Bucket Emptying: When Your Toddler Hits, Bites, or Hurts Other Children

    October 26, 2026 · 24 min

    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…

  • Sibling Rivalry; Why It Happens and How To Stop Refereeing

    October 21, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • Bucket Emptying: The Bedtime Battle - Three Things Which Actually Help

    October 18, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

  • Building Good Habits in Children

    October 14, 2026 · 35 min

    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…

  • Bucket-Emptying: Fussy Eaters, Fizzy Drinks, and the One Thing Which Changes Everything

    October 11, 2026 · 16 min

    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…

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  • Motivation: Why Pushing Doesn't Work - and What Does

    October 7, 2026 · 35 min

    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…

  • Five Ways to Get Your Teenager to Actually Talk to You

    October 4, 2026 · 19 min

    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…

  • Separating Well: How to Co-Parent Without Your Child Caught in the Middle

    September 30, 2026 · 29 min

    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…

  • Bucket Emptying: Raising Children Who Love to Read

    September 28, 2026 · 22 min

    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…

  • When Your Child Won't Go to School

    September 23, 2026 · 43 min

    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…

  • Bucket Emptying: How Much Your Child Really Needs (and What To Do If They're Not Getting It)

    September 20, 2026 · 30 min

    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…

  • What Your Child's Friendships Are Really Telling You

    September 16, 2026 · 30 min

    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…

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About the show

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... We'd love to hear from you! We want to hear what you love and what you don't love about the podcast, so we can keep making it better: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/SEyYrxGB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.