How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe How Not To Screw Up Your Kids podcast is 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. With 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.
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Episodes
Battles Over Different Parenting Styles
July 19, 2023 23:30 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat can we do when we find our parenting varies so drastically from our partners that's it’s causing real issues at home - impacting our children, our relationship and making family life feel like a battleground?? Here are the highlights: (2:30) Not minor disagreements, but core values (5:00) Parenting is a reflection of what is happening in your entire life, not just your role as a parent (11:22) Is your relationship sound? (15:25) Never undermine your partner’s parenting in the mom...
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Kissing Relatives
July 16, 2023 23:30 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB"Kiss you Grandma Oliver, there's a good boy" "No, I don't want to!!" Sound familiar? We can get caught in the middle between wanting to support our children, but also trying to keep our own parents happy. Join me as I share my strategies, and why it’s so important we support our children with the decisions they make about consent. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in futu...
I Hate You!!!
July 12, 2023 23:30 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBThese three heartbreaking words elicits one of two responses from us - deep hurt, or anger at their ungrateful rudeness!!! I'll explain why our children and teens throw this at us and how best to respond - not only in the moment, but in longer term. Here are the highlights: (2:00) We’re not meant to be their best friend (4.50) Try to stay compassionate and balanced (8:45} Please don’t panic (10:18} Take a moment if you can (15:35) Acknowledge they’re experiencing a big feeling (17:...
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Guilt & Judgement Part 2
July 09, 2023 23:30 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBBefore you listen to this episode you need to listen to Part 1. Have you? Great, you've listened to the episode on guilt, now I’ll talk about judgement. We all feel judged as parents. By other parents, by friends and parents of our children's friends, as well as our own internal judgement, and the comparisons we make with the parenting influencers and high-profile mummies on social media. It's everywhere!! Do you ever feel judged as a parent? 💚 Let's grow our village together, please ...
Generosity Is A Habit
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBHow can we cultivate generosity within our children and an understanding of how privileged they are? I'll share the three common things we do which don't work, and my top five tips for encouraging generosity, so we don't have to nag about how lucky they are! Here are the highlights: {1:00} What is generosity? {3:30} Three things we shouldn’t do… {10:40} Don’t wait for entitlement to show itself {11:30} Model generosity graciously {13:47} Privilege in the context of fairness {16:45} ...
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Guilt & Judgement Part 1
July 02, 2023 23:30 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode is personal as I discuss the guilt and judgement we experience as parents, and specifically mothers. In fact it means so much to me that we had to split the recording into 2 episodes. This is Part 1 discussing guilt. I wanted to record an episode about the guilt and judgement we feel as parents, especially mothers. In fact it's a topic I feel so strongly about that we had to split the recording into 2 episodes as I share some of my personal experiences. I think that guilt come...
How to Be Your Best Self Online with Natasha Devon MBE
June 28, 2023 23:30 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBNatasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter & activist. She tours schools, universities and events delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender & equality. You’re in for a real treat as we discuss her latest book ‘Clicks: How to be your best self online”. Here are the highlights: {3:00} Universal mental health challenges {9:48} What affects mental health {15:15} Don’t assume – ask lots of questions {17:58} Get your child to teach you {28:56} How t...
Bucket Emptying Episodes; Separation
June 25, 2023 23:30 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThis 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 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. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me kn...
Sibling Harmony
June 21, 2023 23:30 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode is about how you can achieve sibling harmony. Now let me start by being totally honest and upfront – sibling rivalry, disagreements and fall outs are normal. Your children will want to kill each other at times and really dislike each other most of the rest of the time – and that’s normal, you aren’t a bad parent, we don’t all get along with everyone! However, there are things we do as parents which can make the situation worse, which we need to stop doing, and there are strate...
The Bucket Emptying Episodes; The Bucket
June 18, 2023 23:32 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBAll we see if the huge emotional explosion when we ask our child to put their toys away, but their bucket is already full from their day's experiences. What is the bucket and how can we empty it? 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube 💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes 💚 Join our campaign...
The Bucket Emptying Episodes; Introduction
June 18, 2023 23:30 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MBThis is the first of my new bitesize Bucket Emptying episodes. You’ll find shorter 5-10 minute episodes released each Monday sharing my top tips and answers to your questions, all focusing on emptying your bucket! 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on Youtube 💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes ...
Rise Strong
June 14, 2023 23:30 - 29 minutes - 40 MBHere are the highlights: Regulate emotions (4:00) Input matters (8:11) Sleep (9:26) Exercise daily (13:36) Silence (16:34) Toxins impact thinking (19:40) Reflective practice (21:20) Opportunities for growth (22:40) Novelty fires neurons (24:42) Gratitude practice (24:00) 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with at least one friend 💚 Complete the listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes ...
One Moment Could Make All The Difference
June 07, 2023 23:30 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBChildren want to talk at the most inopportune of moments, and there is a reason why they do this. If we lean into those moments we could significantly improve their emotional wellbeing and safeguard them from mental health issues. Here are the highlights: (3:26) Moments can make all the difference (8:35) Why does it matter? (10:01) Every interaction leaves a trace (13:37) Create connection (17:58) Lean in (19:55) Listen to fully understand (23:16) Learn 💚 Let's grow our village tog...
Shy or Introverted??
May 31, 2023 23:30 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBBeing shy and being introverted aren't the same thing, although they may look the same. I'll help you understand which your child is, and how to best help them flourish more in social situations. Here are the highlights: (1:55) Difference between introvert and shy person (3:00) A shy child (6:02) An introverted child (10:26) Get super clear on whether it’s shyness or introversion (11:25) Do not label (14:37) Set up scaffolded social situations (18:31) Rehearse and role play (20:45...
The Happiness Illusion
May 24, 2023 23:30 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBIs the pursuit of happiness for our children an illusion? Are we doing them a disservice making happiness our focus because it just isn't possible to feel that way all the time! Maybe we should be focusing on something else?? Here are the highlights: (1:44) Why do we focus so much on happiness? (4:08) We should be accepting of every emotion (5:15) Don’t rush in to fix (10:05) We need to regulate our own emotions in that moment (15:06) How need to be emotional role models (19:17) We ne...
Is this just a phase???
May 17, 2023 23:30 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBI’m talking about the question we all ask ourselves and each other. “Is my child’s behaviour a phase, or is it a more permanent issue which they might need help with, and how do I know the difference??" We know our children will naturally go through ages and stages as they go from baby to adult - I’m talking about whether there’s a way of knowing for sure Here are the highlights: (2:00) Is it an age or stage or do you need support? (6:50) What else is going on in their life? (12:09) ...
Unplugging Our Children
May 10, 2023 23:30 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBIs it really possible for us to help our children unplug on a regular basis?? Absolutely! We just need to know how. I will help you recognise when your child or teen needs to unplug, and ways we can create balance for our children and family. Here are the highlights: (1:15) Is it possible to unplug children completely? (4:00) Patterns of behaviour that show your child needs to unplug (6:21) Why is unplugging important? (11:16) Tech has no place at mealtimes (14:06) Tech has no place...
Tests, Exams, Revision & stress
May 03, 2023 23:30 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBHow can we help our children and teens when they are taking tests and exams? Whether they are lacking motivation and doing absolutely no work, or they are overworking and getting themselves super stressed. Understanding some basic principles is crucial. We can then step up to be the support they need, and they can step up and be their best. Here are the highlights: (01:40) Revision should be a time our children refresh something they already understand (03:00) Our role as parents (4:0...
Teen Friendships
April 26, 2023 23:30 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MBFriendships can be hard at any time, however when you're also juggling a new school, raging hormones, and working out who you are it can feel like a whole new ball-game. I’ll share how we can support teens to build their friendships, how to spot an unhealthy friendship and ways we can support a shy / anxious teen to make friends. Whilst the focus is on the specific challenges teens face, the advice holds true for any age child. Here are the highlights: (03:02) Keep the line of communicat...
How to Sleep Better with The Sleep Mums' Cat & Sarah
April 19, 2023 23:30 - 39 minutes - 55.4 MBSleep and routines are probably the two biggest challenges we want answers to as parents regardless of how old our children are! Cat and Sarah's approach is refreshingly honest and super practical so you're in for a treat. Listen to The Sleep Mums podcast Buy the book 'Sleep Better Baby' Here are the highlights: (02:45) Do you have a routine or not? (08:37) Every child has different needs (10:46) The difference between babies and children (15:11) Routine is like a crib sheet (1...
We Still Need to Talk
April 12, 2023 23:30 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBRepetition is the mother of all learning, which is why this week I'm revisiting an important past episode. Today’s episode “We Still Need To Talk’ is all about how we can have meaningful conversations with our children and teens. You know what I mean - conversations which are two-sided, you learn more than you teach, and you feel a connection. Whether that’s talking about big things such as sex, boyfriends and worries or everyday conversations about using their voice, kindness, compassion. ...
Nutrition for ADHD with Lucinda Miller
April 05, 2023 23:30 - 35 minutes - 50.6 MBA conservative estimate states 3-5% of the worldwide population has ADHD. With numbers of children being diagnosed increasing, what can we do as parents if we suspect our child has ADD or ADHD? I am joined by the incredible Lucinda Miller who shares her 20 plus years experience supporting neurodiverse children using nutrition. Here are the highlights: (02:23) A neurodivergent family (09:38) Genetics are the gun and your environment is the trigger (15:59) It’s all about the protein ...
Glass children
March 29, 2023 23:30 - 24 minutes - 35.1 MBThe hashtag 'glass child' has been trending on social platforms and refers to children growing up in home where a sibling requires a disproportionate amount of parental energy. Leaving them feeling as though we look right through them. What can we do as parents to avoid our children growing up and feeling they were 'glass children'? Here are the highlights: (02:28) Don’t overplay the guilt (07:22) They might say they’re ok, but they’re not (12:19) Communication is crucial (14:42) Ap...
Attachment Theory
March 22, 2023 23:30 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBAttachment theory argues a child's early experiences creates a blueprint for all future relationships. Secure attachments are the result of emotionally sensitive parenting and the child feeling their emotional needs are met. So it's crucial for teaching emotional regulation, and how we achieve this isn't just what we do when our children are babies. In this episode we go back to basics to help you understand what attachment theory is, how it can manifest in our children's actions and behav...
I Can Do Difficult Things
March 15, 2023 23:30 - 35 minutes - 49.9 MBWouldn't it be amazing if our children and teens could conquer their fear of failing? So often they stop doing something or don't even try because they worry about not being good enough, being judged, not being accepted or looking silly. This episode is for all parents and educators who want to help their children or teens feel the fear and do it anyway!! Here are the highlights: (02:20) Imagine a seesaw (07:23) Whats does success look like to our children? (09:39) Identify the intern...
The Best Bits
March 08, 2023 23:30 - 33 minutes - 47 MBThey say 'repetition is the mother of all learning' so we've pulled together some of the best bits from my most downloaded episodes to help give you a little extra support, and a new booster resource. Enjoy! Here are the highlights: (01:33) Ep 001 - any attention is better than no attention (05:28) Ep 011 – needs over equality (08:55) Ep 027 – I've noticed that... (14:14) Ep 037 – I am the adult, do as I say (16:35) Ep 044 – no bad emotions (20:50) Ep 055 – small talk is an ess...
Life Skills Every Child Needs to Learn
March 01, 2023 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MBAt some point our children will grow up and they will need to navigate adult challenges. They'll need to get a job, or start a business, manage their finances, cook, clean, learn to manage conflict, plan, prioritise, and so on and so on. What are the skills they will need, and how can we better prepare them in childhood so we’re not leaving all the learning until adulthood? Here are the highlights: (02:34) Striking up conversations with strangers (04:49) Building confidence in small st...
Mum Guilt
February 22, 2023 23:30 - 30 minutes - 43.7 MBThis episode addresses what I feel gets stamped on our foreheads the moment we become parents. Guilt. This guilt comes from the stories we tell ourselves about what it means to be a good mum, so, what are the stories you are really telling yourself and how are they currently serving you?? Plus, I answer a question from one of my listeners, who wants to know what to do about toys in the bedroom! Here are the highlights: (00:33) Listener question: toys in the bedroom (05:11) The geogra...
Social & Emotional Development
February 15, 2023 23:30 - 35 minutes - 50.8 MBSocial and emotional development is made up of skills which help children develop their resilience and manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. For me, they are the crucial components to safeguarding our children's long term wellbeing. It’s no guarantee they won’t struggle with their mental health later in life - but it does mean they’ll be better equipped to navigate any future crisis. Here are the highlights: (02:41) The biggest factors to our child’s development (04:38) Help...
Children Who Hit
February 08, 2023 23:30 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBThis episode is all about children who get physical and hit. How we respond to hitting follows the same general rules and principles however there will be some additional factors to consider depending on our child's age. For example a young pre-verbal child hitting is a very different matter to an 18 year old. Here are the highlights: (02:33) Why do children hit? (09:42) The importance of establishing around kindness with our hands (14:44) Recognising and dealing with inappropriate be...
Lying
February 01, 2023 23:30 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MBI want to talk about all things connected with lying. Why children do it, when does it develop, what can we do to encourage our children to tell the truth, and what to avoid in the moments when we catch them. Understanding why children do it is crucial to helping us respond in the best way for our child. Here are the highlights: (00:29) The most common reasons our children lie (02:14) Lying is developmentally normal (07:27) A false belief task (12:02) Lying out of curiosity (15:...
Tantrums and Meltdowns
January 25, 2023 23:30 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB“Tantrums & Meltdowns” is all about how we tackle those inevitable moments when our children simply lose the plot, their emotions get the better of them, or they feel debilitatingly overhwlemed. Of course you may think this is just the domain of the dubbed 'terrible twos' but this can happen to any child, at any ages. In this episode I'll talk about what causes them, how we can prevent them, and what to do in the midst of the meltdown. Here are the highlights: (01:22) Our children will ...
So You’re Expecting
January 18, 2023 23:30 - 34 minutes - 49.1 MBI am talking all about what we can do when we’re expecting the arrival of our child - however we find ourselves embarking on the journey to parenting. It's also supremely relevant for all the other stages of our children's lives as they reach them -as these are another birth - walking, talking, preschool, school, university, first job, leaving home... My six pointers will help keep you grounded and sane. Here are the highlights: (01:14) Parents-to-Be consume information by the barrel ...
Problems Making Friends (Listener Question)
January 04, 2023 23:30 - 30 minutes - 43.5 MBThis episodes responds to a listener question highlighting something so many parents worry about. How do we know if our children or teens are struggling making / keeping friends and if they are - when and how do we help?? In this episode I'll share how best to uncover any potential issues and then how to support them to make the very best of friendships for them. Here are the highlights: (00:30) Leslie’s question (02:27) Building a tribe (06:45) Figure out your starting point (12:...
Wiring Our Children's Brains
December 28, 2022 23:30 - 32 minutes - 46 MBChildren's brains are built. At birth they have nearly 90 billion brain cells, and these cells makes connections which then wire together. Understanding how this happens and the role experience plays is crucial if we are to raise children who become happy, confident, resilient adults. I'll share four facts we all need to know. Here are the highlights: (01:00) Neuroplasticity (03:44) Brain stats (08:02) Neurons that fire together, wire together (14:00) Nature and nurture’s influenc...
Interview with Nadim Saad – Part 2
December 21, 2022 23:30 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBMy next interview was so good I’ve split it into two parts! So for the next two I am joined by the excellent Nadim Saad. Nadim is a parenting and relationship coach and author of seven books including the highly acclaimed Kids Don’t Come With a Manual, Happy Confident Me Journal series and Raising Happy Confident Kids. Father of three and founder of The Happy Confident Company – focused on helping children become the best version of themselves. We talk parenting, how our childhood affects ...
Interview with Nadim Saad – Part 1
December 14, 2022 23:30 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MBMy next interview was so good I’ve split it into two parts! So for the next two I am joined by the excellent Nadim Saad. Nadim is a parenting and relationship coach and author of seven books including the highly acclaimed Kids Don’t Come With a Manual, Happy Confident Me Journal series and Raising Happy Confident Kids. Father of three and founder of The Happy Confident Company – focused on helping children become the best version of themselves. We talk parenting, how our childhood affects ...
Getting Children to Do As We Ask
December 07, 2022 23:30 - 31 minutes - 44 MBThis episode is all about ways we can encourage our children to do what we ask first time! I know it’s probably one of the most frustrating things we can up against as parents - ask isn’t once, twice, three times and then getting angry and frustrated that our children haven’t listened. Now I’m going to tackle this in two half’s because there’s the dealing with it in the moment and then there’s the putting expectations in place. The more we’re clear in communicating our expectations and con...
Real Life Parenting with Izzy Judd
November 30, 2022 23:30 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBWife to Harry, Mummy to Lola Kit & Lockie, Violinist, and Author of Dare to Dream & Mindfulness 4 Mums. With all the ‘perceived’ privilege and celebrity status people might attach to someone with over three hundred thousand followers on Instagram Izzy couldn’t be more real, humble, and honest about her and Harry’s parenting journey - from IVF, childhood anxiety, to juggling three children. I know Izzy’s honesty has been a lifeline to so many mothers who relate so much to her stories and ...
They're Watching You
November 23, 2022 23:30 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBResilience is all about our children’s ability to bounce back from setbacks and it is very closely related to confidence and self-esteem. Resilience isn’t innate, it’s learnt and as their greatest teachers you can use my simple strategies to start developing your child’s resilience as well as asking yourself this simple question - “how am I modelling resilience??” Here are the highlights: (01:36) Our children are like computer programs (04:12) Framing the situation (10:45) The imp...
Finding Peace of Mind with Zoe Blaskey
November 16, 2022 23:30 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBIn life there are times when you come across people who you just know are going to be instrumental in changing your perspective on life and I am really not over playing it when I say this about Zoe. She has read, trained and pulled together all the research and best practice on navigating motherhood with self-awareness and her insights on intergenerational cycles, conditioning and what every child craves are tempered with super practical things we can do with this new found self-awareness. ...
23 for 2023
November 09, 2022 23:30 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MBAlright, so this episode is all about New Year's resolutions and its only November!!! Please just go with it as it could quite literally change your life and inspire your children too. It all starts with this simple question “If you could design your life for 2023; how it makes you feel, who you want to spend it with, and what experiences you want to have, how would you design it?”. In this episode I will share the answers I gave in 2020 for my 21 for 2021 and how I’m doing it differentl...
Finding Balance with Helen Hopkins
November 02, 2022 23:30 - 44 minutes - 62.9 MBAs the saying goes, ‘we all juggle multiple hats’ as parents and finding balance seems to be illusive to most of us. Some days we feel we’re acing it, yet I think I speak for most of us when I say we more often than not feel like we are constantly teetering on the edge of exhaustion. Helen Hopkins is a Wellness Coach and approaches balance from the perspective of habits and how we can find opportunities for balance in those habitual ‘dead times’. You will quite literally be blown away by h...
Headstrong Children - How to Manage Them
October 19, 2022 23:30 - 32 minutes - 46.3 MBWhen we have a child who seems hellbent on arguing with everything we ask of them, making up their own rules, and struggling to manage their emotions – it can leave its mark on all of us. We often feel like we’re parenting in a war zone and then feel guilty and sad with how we’ve handled things. There isn’t a magic wand approach which will change everything, yet my seven strategies could just save your sanity and relationship with your child, without breaking their spirit. Here are ...
Helping Children Manage Exam Stress with Stephanie Haynes
October 12, 2022 23:30 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode Stephanie shares her strategies as an educational consultant and coach for supporting children and teens as they navigate tests and exams. Whether your children are taking tests which measure their progress, exams to get into their next schools, or exams at 16 and 18 which are likely to determine University or career pathways you’ll want to listen to this. In fact I found so many great tips for talking to our children about life and challenges - beyond tests - so you’re in ...
Why Are Children So Unhappy?
October 05, 2022 23:30 - 30 minutes - 43.5 MBA whole generation of children and teens are desperately unhappy. A recent survey by the Children’s Society ranked UK children amongst the unhappiest in Europe, although the unhappiness trend is not just a UK phenomenon. I’ll share my thoughts on why so many children are unhappy and what we can do to reverse this worrying trend. Here are the highlights: (00:28) The three reasons your child might be unhappy (04:31) Life is too fast (08:49) Never underestimate a good bedtime rout...
Investing in Yourself with Heather Black
September 28, 2022 23:30 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBThis is the first in my Investing In Yourself mini-series where incredible people share their wisdom and expertise across different areas in which we can invest in ourselves as parents. Heather, the driving force and dynamo behind Supermums talks about her journey investing in herself, and how we might go about doing the same. Whether we want a new career or a better balance between work and home, she’ll share how she made the decision to invest in herself and start a new career. Here...
How to Talk to Children About Loss
September 21, 2022 23:30 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBWhilst the release of this episode is immediately after the death Queen Elizabeth II, the approach I suggest is intended to cover any situation where a child comes into contact with the death of someone - whether that’s a direct relative, a friend, neighbour, public figure etc. For some the current world event may mean you are talking about death for the very first time and your child might be really still quite young, for others the Queen’s death might be bringing up old sadness for a lov...
Juggling work and Parenting
September 14, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 32.5 MBDo you feel overwhelmed with the task of having a full work life whilst being present for your children? Juggling work and being a parent can be a challenge, prioritising one without the other being affected is something many parents struggle with. In this episode I discuss tips and tricks on how to manage this balance and reduce stress. Here are the highlights: (03:23) 45% of parents feel burnt out (07:07) Asking for help (11:42) Managing expectations (17:38) Recharge (22:28) Pl...
I’m Not Very Good At...
September 07, 2022 22:30 - 27 minutes - 39.3 MBWe have all heard a variation of one of these comments from our children - “I am not very good at... ‘this is rubbish’, ‘I can’t’, I’m not good at…’ but what does it mean?? There are potentially 6 different reasons why and yet, it is doesn’t really matter which reason it is – the comments tell us something about how they are experiencing things right now AND how to help them. I will talk you through my 6-point solution – what to do and how to solve the issue longer term. Here are the highl...