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Talking Sense with Dr Martha

by Martha Deiros Collado

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I Think My Child Is A Bully. What Do I Do?

July 24, 2023 · 35 min

We often talk about bullying from the point of view of the victim, but what of the children who engage in bullying behaviour? This conversation can be confronting because it means deconstructing the narrative that child who bully are 'bad…
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As a parent there are going to be times when you lose it, shout, say things you don't mean or put in actions you regret. This doesn't make you a bad parent, it makes you human. In these moments, repairing the relationship with your child…
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July 10, 2023 · 35 min

As a parent it is normal to want your child to be happy and have positive experiences. And one of the hardest things to learn is that you cannot make your child happy, and fixing their feelings is not your job. Dr Martha speaks about…
I Just Saw My Child Touching Themselves. HELP!

July 3, 2023 · 37 min

We don't tend to talk about little ones' sexual behaviour. As adults we may find this is wrong or perverse, and yet there is a difference between 'sexual behaviour' that comes from curiosity and exploration and 'sexualised behaviour' with…
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June 26, 2023 · 33 min

With technology literally in our pockets it is no surprise children have access to porn easily. How can you talk about porn to your child in a way that is age appropriate and helpful rather than scary and shaming? Dr Martha talks you…

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How Can I Make My Child To Do As They Are Told?

June 19, 2023 · 34 min

Do you have to repeat instructions to your child? Does it make moments throughout your day frustrating, such as mornings or evenings? If you have ever heard yourself say "please hang your coat up" more than 20 times (with no success in…
If We Shouldn't Punish Our Kids What Should We Do?

June 12, 2023 · 41 min

To punish or not to punish, that is the question. In a society that continues to ask us to 'control our kids', it makes sense that punishments feel familiar, nearly instinctive to offer as a strategy for 'good discipline'. Dr Martha talks…
How To Help My Child Overcome Perfectionism?

June 5, 2023 · 33 min

We all want children to strive to. do their best. When we catch a glimpse of perfectionism we may think it's a 'good thing', that it will motivate them to push forwards towards a goal. However, if you spot the 'critical voice' that…
What Can I Do When My Child Wants To Quit Activities?

May 29, 2023 · 33 min

Children sometimes want to quit doing things and knowing when to encourage them to persist and when to support them to keep going can feel like a tricky balance. Dr Martha offers a reframe on the idea of 'quitting' and guides you through…
How To Talk To Kids About The Climate Crisis

May 22, 2023 · 35 min

The climate crisis affects all of us and our children are going to hear about it and want to talk about it. How do we work through the worries they bring up without overwhelming them with the scale of the challenge? Dr Martha discusses…
How Do I Help My Child Through Competition?

May 15, 2023 · 36 min

Competition is everywhere and we need to help our children learn how to navigate the wins and the losses. Dr Martha discusses what competition can teach us all that is more than the ideas of 'winning vs losing'. With focus on how to…
How Do I Talk To My Children About Our Separation?

May 8, 2023 · 33 min

Making the decision to separate as a couple is never an easy one. Considering how you share the new with your children show how much you care about the relationship you have with them and can help you all adjust to the changes a separation…

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About the show

Come and join Dr Martha Deiros Collado, clinical psychologist and mother, every Monday to get your parenting questions answered. Get a thought provoking lens on child behaviour that all parents witness and see every day and find ideas to support you and your child. Make sense of children’s behaviours, quirks, and communication, and notice how Talking Sense brings you closer to other parents and helps you feel that little bit less alone through this messy, yet beautiful, chapter we call childhood. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.