How Not to Screw Up Your Kids – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This episode responds to a listener question highlighting something so many parents worry about. "How can I make separations easier for my child, for instance when being dropped at school, friends etc?"

 In this week’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode I’ll explain separation anxiety and share strategies to support you, and your child understand why it is happening and to manage the situation.

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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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We read about it everywhere. What’s all the fuss about validating children’s emotions and how does it actually help diffuse those big emotions??

Here are the highlights:

(2:30) A typical scenario


(7:10) Let’s banish some myths

(9:30) Name it to tame it

(12:35) I see you and hear you


(14:03) Builds confidence 

(15:30) Builds emotional literacy

(18:40) It allows you to set boundaries

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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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The purpose of my latest bucket-emptying session is to provide valuable insights to help alleviate your stress and enhance productivity, to stop your bucket overflowing. 

During the school holidays you have a wonderful opportunity to start Sunday planning meetings, which can be a game changer in preventing your bucket from filling up unnecessarily.

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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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We’ve all been there right? Whether it’s because we’ve said ‘no’ to something, asked them to do something they don’t want to do, or called ‘time for dinner, bed, bath, school, homework etc ……. and they’ve totally lost the plot.

Their reaction seems so disproportionate, you’d think we’d cut off a limb, and yet to them it’s the end of their world and to us we’re struggling to know what to say and how to keep our own emotions in check.

Join me as I share the three main reasons why children struggle to manage their emotions, and what we can do to help support them.

Here are the highlights:

(2:15) The 3 main reasons your child is having a meltdown

(4:19) Chronological and developmental age

(7:00) Don’t meet their fire with your own 

(13:34) Discussion after a period of calm

(16:30) Using a glitter jar to explain emotions

(22:00) Hand breathing strategy – use in times of calm first!

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Are you a parent who recently discovered that your teen is vaping? You're not alone. In a recent listener question, a parent expressed concern over their teen's vaping habits. 

As a parent, it's crucial to have an open and honest conversation with your teen about the dangers of vaping and why they are choosing to do it. 

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There are very real issues girls face growing up, which negatively impacts their resilience. Being a ‘good girl’ limits their potential. I’ll share my top tips for raising gutsy women who are not afraid to take chances.

Here are the highlights:

(2:20) Brain facts for context

(12:10) Language matters

(14:40) Be aware of confirmation bias & hypervigilance

(19:18) Shift the energy through action/movement

(22:30) Play tricks with the mind 

(24:50) Praise bravery 

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Struggling with a toddler who won't listen can be a challenging experience for any parent.

A recent listener question asked for help with a 3-year-old who seems immune to traditional discipline methods like the naughty step and reward charts. If you're in the same boat, know that you're not alone! It can be tough to find the right approach that works for your child. Keep trying different methods and remember to stay patient and consistent.

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Warning: This episode contains personal experience of child loss, childbirth and grief.

I thought it might be helpful to share my early parenting journey in as honest way as I can. As a heads up I am going to share experiences of loss and grief, which for some of you may trigger your own loss or grief. Go gently with yourself, and choose what is best for you - whether you listen or whether you skip this episode - be kind to where you are right now. 

Here are the highlights:

(2:50) I had no experience with children

(5:00) Setting the scene with my pregnancies

(7:35) First child lessons

(13:03) Context of my decisions

(16:15) I wish I hadn’t obsessed about my birth plan

(18:00) I wish I’d invested time in finding my tribe

(21:48) I wish I’d accepted ‘good enough’

(24:20) I wish I’d done the inner work

(27:00) I wish I’d taken time to take care of me

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Warning: this episode briefly discusses types of pornography children may see online.

As parents, we never know when our children will be exposed to adult content. A listener's 8-year-old son had stumbled upon pornography whilst on a friend's phone.

I'll share my insights on how to approach this with your child, emphasising the importance of open communication and age-appropriate education. It's never too early to start these conversations and equip our children with the tools to navigate the digital world safely.

If you'd like more information about this topic listen to Ep 29: Why we need to talk to our kids about porn NOW!

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1 in 5 children aged between 10-18 years is self-harming and the numbers being admitted into hospital is rising - particularly in younger children. As parents what do we need to know about self-harm? What causes it and how we can help our children and teens if they self-harm?

Here are the highlights:

(1:15) What is self-harm?

(3:30) What are the signs to look out for?

(6:30) 1 in 5 children is initially self-harming

(7:55) Why do children and teens self-harm?

(13:20) What to do in the immediate and short-term

(21:00) Medium-term action points

(24:20) Look at the fundamental roots of why they have self-harmed

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