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
Ep 065: Interview with Josh Connolly; Being Dad and Talking Emotions
August 31, 2022 23:30 - 35 minutes - 50.7 MBJosh is one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates. Josh has also spoken in the House of Commons, contributed to mental health policy and even advised the scriptwriting team on Hollyoaks. He has run resilience workshops for village schools and global brands alike. Additionally, he is an ambassador for Nacoa – a national charity supporting people affected by a parent’s drinking. In this episode he talks about being a dad, resilience, children’s emotions and how it all has to s...
Interview with Josh Connolly; Being Dad and Talking Emotions
August 31, 2022 22:30 - 35 minutes - 50.7 MBJosh is one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates. Josh has also spoken in the House of Commons, contributed to mental health policy and even advised the scriptwriting team on Hollyoaks. He has run resilience workshops for village schools and global brands alike. Additionally, he is an ambassador for Nacoa – a national charity supporting people affected by a parent’s drinking. In this episode he talks about being a dad, resilience, children’s emotions and how it all has to st...
Ep 064: Social Media - The Good, The Bad, & The Downright Ugly
August 24, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.8 MBLet’s talk honestly about the impact of social media. From Twitter to TikTok and the whole Metaverse in between, it is now well documented to have a significantly negative impact on our children’s mental health – linked to depression, anxiety, and increase suicide rates. What do we need to know about these platforms, how do we help our children and teens navigate these platforms, and where do we draw the lines? I’ll be answering these questions and setting out my honest thoughts on social ...
Social Media - The Good, The Bad, & The Downright Ugly
August 24, 2022 22:30 - 29 minutes - 41.8 MBLet’s talk honestly about the impact of social media. From Twitter to TikTok and the whole Metaverse in between, it is now well documented to have a significantly negative impact on our children’s mental health – linked to depression, anxiety, and increase suicide rates. What do we need to know about these platforms, how do we help our children and teens navigate these platforms, and where do we draw the lines. I’ll be answering these questions and setting out my honest thoughts on social m...
Ep 063: Sibling Dynamics
August 17, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.8 MBSiblings argue, this is perfectly normal. They are vying for a limited resource – our time. Yet the type of battles our children have with each other, are very much influenced by the ‘role’ our children play within the family dynamics. You cannot begin to make meaningful changes, until you fully understand, and potentially address any issues which arise from these roles. I will talk about ‘roles’ and how they are created, before moving onto how we can avoid constantly refereeing our chi...
Ep 062: Back to School
August 10, 2022 23:30 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBI’ll be talking “Back to School’ and how we can prepare our children and teens to go back to school, start school for the first time, transition to junior school, senior school, boarding school or university. Whether you are listening to this before you children start school or well into the school term, the principles I am going to share are helpful at any point in time when you need to reset patterns of being and behaviour which aren’t optimal for school and getting the best out of schoo...
Back to School
August 10, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBI’ll be talking “Back to School’ and how we can prepare our children and teens to go back to school, start school for the first time, transition to junior school, senior school, boarding school or university. Whether you are listening to this before you children start school or well into the school term, the principles I am going to share are helpful at any point in time when you need to reset patterns of being and behaviour which aren’t optimal for school and getting the best out of school...
Ep 061: Being a Step-Mum with Katie Harrison
August 03, 2022 23:30 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis episode isn’t just for you if you are step-mum, it’s for every mum, dad, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, nanny etc who stands at the school gate, does nursery or pre-school pick up. Blended families are on the increase and societally we have failed to recognise and support step-mums and the unique challenges they face. Being a step-mum can be incredibly isolating and as a result the incidence of mental health issues are much higher than birth mothers. Join my conversation...
Being a Step-Mum with Katie Harrison
August 03, 2022 22:30 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis episode isn’t just for you if you are step-mum, it’s for every mum, dad, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, nanny etc who stands at the school gate, does nursery or pre-school pick up. Blended families are on the increase and societally we have failed to recognise and support step-mums and the unique challenges they face. Being a step-mum can be incredibly isolating and as a result the incidence of mental health issues are much higher than birth mothers. Join my conversation with...
Ep 060: We Need to Talk
July 27, 2022 23:30 - 28 minutes - 40.8 MBToday’s episode “We 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. These conversations are probably more important, more impactful, and more character building for our children th...
We Need to Talk
July 27, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 40.8 MBToday’s episode “We 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. These conversations are probably more important, more impactful, and more character building for our children tha...
Ep 059: Toxic Friendships - How to Spot Them and Support Your Child
July 20, 2022 23:30 - 31 minutes - 45 MBToxic relationships are on the rise! They are friendships which aren’t healthy – they’re not about mutual respect, trust, and sharing. Instead, they are manipulative, controlling, one-sided and make our children feel awful about themselves. In this episode I will talk about how we can spot the signs our child or teen is in a toxic friendship and how we can then best support them to get out of it – and the answer isn’t to go all guns blazing and tell them to stop spending time with them! ...
Toxic Friendships - How to Spot Them and Support Your Child
July 20, 2022 22:30 - 31 minutes - 45 MBToxic relationships are on the rise! They are friendships which aren’t healthy – they’re not about mutual respect, trust, and sharing. Instead, they are manipulative, controlling, one-sided and make our children feel awful about themselves. In this episode I will talk about how we can spot the signs our child or teen is in a toxic friendship and how we can then best support them to get out of it – and the answer isn’t to go all guns blazing and tell them to stop spending time with them! H...
Ep 058: School Holidays – Beyond Surviving!
July 13, 2022 23:30 - 33 minutes - 47.6 MBThis episode is all about school holidays and how we can not only survive them – we can thrive as a family. Cliché I know but go with it. I will share with you the tools I used when my children were younger, which worked so well – my children asked for them each holiday! The holidays are long but they don’t have to be a huge juggling act, battleground, or source of untold stress. I also have a bumper set of free resources to help you. Here are the highlights: (01:00) Sudden...
School Holidays – Beyond Surviving!
July 13, 2022 22:30 - 33 minutes - 47.6 MBThis episode is all about school holidays and how we can not only survive them – we can thrive as a family. Cliché I know but go with it. I will share with you the tools I used when my children were younger, which worked so well – my children asked for them each holiday! The holidays are long but they don’t have to be a huge juggling act, battleground, or source of untold stress. I also have a bumper set of free resources to help you. Here are the highlights: (01:00) Suddenly everyo...
Ep 057: Has My Child Got an Eating Disorder?
July 06, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIt is estimated 1.25 million people have an eating disorder in the U.K. and the data is pretty similar worldwide. Eating disorders are a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much or too little or worrying about your weight or body shape. The key, in my view, is being able to pick up on the early warning signs, so support and intervention can be put in place before it become...
Has My Child Got an Eating Disorder?
July 06, 2022 22:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIt is estimated 1.25 million people have an eating disorder in the U.K. and the data is pretty similar worldwide. Eating disorders are a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much or too little or worrying about your weight or body shape. The key, in my view, is being able to pick up on the early warning signs, so support and intervention can be put in place before it becomes ...
Ep 056: Should I Be Worried About My Child's Mental Health
June 29, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBThis episode touches on the slightly uncertain ground many parents face as to whether they should or shouldn’t be worried about their child’s mental health. Maybe your child lacks a little confidence, they struggle to manage their emotions sometimes or often, maybe they even say they don’t like themselves or they wish they weren’t around anymore. Is this something which all children go through or should you be worried??? Click here to purchase your ticket for my online talk Raising Confi...
Should I Be Worried About My Child's Mental Health
June 29, 2022 22:30 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBThis episode touches on the slightly uncertain ground many parents face as to whether they should or shouldn’t be worried about their child’s mental health. Maybe your child lacks a little confidence, they struggle to manage their emotions sometimes or often, maybe they even say they don’t like themselves or they wish they weren’t around anymore. Is this something which all children go through or should you be worried??? Here are the highlights: (00:27) Raising confident, resilient kids ...
Ep 055: 6 Essential Skills Your Children Need You to Teach Them
June 22, 2022 23:30 - 26 minutes - 37.8 MBThis episode is all about the six essential skills your children wish you'd teach them before they became adults. The skills which are crucial to successful adulting and you will be surprised by what’s on the list! Some of them may seem too simple, possibly irrelevant but as every successful adult can attest – without these skills, the world of work and adulthood can be tricky to navigate. And of course if you find this show helpful, please do subscribe, share and leave a review to h...
6 Essential Skills Your Children Need You to Teach Them
June 22, 2022 22:30 - 26 minutes - 37.8 MBThis episode is all about the six essential skills your children wish you'd teach them before they became adults. The skills which are crucial to successful adulting and you will be surprised by what’s on the list! Some of them may seem too simple, possibly irrelevant but as every successful adult can attest – without these skills, the world of work and adulthood can be tricky to navigate. And of course if you find this show helpful, please do subscribe, share and leave a review to hel...
Ep 054: Promoting Healthy Body Image
June 15, 2022 23:30 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MBOver 50% of children worry about how they look, 36% say they will do whatever it takes to look good, and 57% have considered going on a diet! Scary statistics when all we want is happy children who celebrate their own uniqueness. That’s why today’s episode is all about body image - a tricky subject for us as parents to navigate, so hope by listening to this podcast you come away with some easy to implement techniques. And of course if you find this show helpful, please do subscribe, sh...
Promoting Healthy Body Image
June 15, 2022 22:30 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MBOver 50% of children worry about how they look, 36% say they will do whatever it takes to look good, and 57% have considered going on a diet! Scary statistics when all we want is happy children who celebrate their own uniqueness. That’s why today’s episode is all about body image - a tricky subject for us as parents to navigate, so hope by listening to this podcast you come away with some easy to implement techniques. And of course if you find this show helpful, please do subscribe, shar...
Ep 053: One Million Moments
June 08, 2022 23:30 - 17 minutes - 25.9 MBThis podcast episode is a bit different - it’s about my worldwide campaign - One Million Moments which launched on 8th June 2022 and aims to positively impact 1 million lives. Can you help me spread the word, and give your children the tools to be emotionally resilient? Click here to find out more about ONE MILLION MOMENTS Here are the highlights: (00:36) Children’s mental health is a global issue (02:57) One in six children (06:49) Seize the moments to connect (09:16)...
One Million Moments
June 08, 2022 22:30 - 17 minutes - 25.9 MBThis podcast episode is a bit different - it’s about my worldwide campaign - One Million Moments which launched on 8th June 2022 and aims to positively impact 1 million lives. Can you help me spread the word, and give your children the tools to be emotionally resilient? Click here to find out more about ONE MILLION MOMENTS Here are the highlights: (00:36) Children’s mental health is a global issue (02:57) One in six children (06:49) Seize the moments to connect (09:16) Let’s rea...
Ep 052: Helping Children Succeed at School
June 01, 2022 23:30 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBLet’s talk about how we can help our children succeed at school. Success at school is of course linked to academics, but it is also linked to social aspects such as friendships, and confidence. So I will talk about how our children can succeed by becoming independent learners, and owing their learning journey. You might find this useful if your teen is studying for big exams as well as for children owning their school success - whether it’s homework, friendships, reading, or just being cur...
Helping Children Succeed at School
June 01, 2022 22:30 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBLet’s talk about how we can help our children succeed at school. Success at school is of course linked to academics, but it is also linked to social aspects such as friendships, and confidence. So I will talk about how our children can succeed by becoming independent learners, and owing their learning journey. You might find this useful if your teen is studying for big exams as well as for children owning their school success - whether it’s homework, friendships, reading, or just being c...
Ep 051: Helping Children Feel Confident About Their Future with Stephanie Haynes
May 25, 2022 23:30 - 45 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode I am joined by Stephanie Haynes, education coach and consultant. We talk about how we can raise children who believe all options are open for their furure - whether that’s going to university, an apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, or something else AND it starts earlier than you think. Some truly mind-blowing revelations and advice. A must listen whether your child is 2 or 22! BUY STEPHANIE’S BOOK ‘COLLEGE IS NOT MANDATORY’ HERE Here are the highlights: (03:09) W...
Helping Children Feel Confident About Their Future with Stephanie Haynes
May 25, 2022 22:30 - 45 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode I am joined by Stephanie Haynes, education coach and consultant. We talk about how we can raise children who believe all options are open for their furure - whether that’s going to university, an apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, or something else AND it starts earlier than you think. Some truly mind-blowing revelations and advice. A must listen whether your child is 2 or 22! BUY STEPHANIE’S BOOK ‘COLLEGE IS NOT MANDATORY’ HERE Here are the highlights: (03:09) What is ...
Ep 050: Promoting A Growth ‘Can-Do’ Mindset
May 18, 2022 23:30 - 25 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode I want to talk about how we can promote a can-do growth mindset in our children. Helping our children to see they are capable of almost anything they set their minds to and helping set high aspirations for themselves. Here are the highlights: (02:07) A fixed versus growth mindset (05:35) Teaching our children how the brain works (09:27) Using the right vocabulary (12:04) Turn it back on the adult (17:11) Use problem solving language (18:23) The power ...
Promoting A Growth ‘Can-Do’ Mindset
May 18, 2022 22:30 - 25 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode I want to talk about how we can promote a can-do growth mindset in our children. Helping our children to see they are capable of almost anything they set their minds to and helping set high aspirations for themselves. Here are the highlights: (02:07) A fixed versus growth mindset (05:35) Teaching our children how the brain works (09:27) Using the right vocabulary (12:04) Turn it back on the adult (17:11) Use problem solving language (18:23) The power of yet 💚 ...
Ep 049: Let’s Talk Children’s Mental Health
May 11, 2022 23:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBI want to talk about children’s mental health. What is it, why do we keep hearing about rising numbers in it, what are the common factors which affect it, and are some children more likely to have issues with it???? I will then share my top 5 tips on how we can best equip our children to safeguard their mental health. Here are the highlights: (00:52) What do we mean by mental health? (04:19) Our experiences leave a chemical signature (07:20) Common factors affecting men...
Let’s Talk Children’s Mental Health
May 11, 2022 22:30 - 34 minutes - 49.4 MBI want to talk about children’s mental health. What is it, why do we keep hearing about rising numbers in it, what are the common factors which affect it, and are some children more likely to have issues with it???? I will then share my top 5 tips on how we can best equip our children to safeguard their mental health. Here are the highlights: (00:52) What do we mean by mental health? (04:19) Our experiences leave a chemical signature (07:20) Common factors affecting mental health ...
Ep 048: Interview with Anna Mathur
May 04, 2022 23:30 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBEnjoy my conversation with the amazing Anna Mathur, a psychotherapist, mother of three and best selling author of Mind Over Mother. Anna’s passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room has culminated in her wonderful new book The Little Book of Clam for New Mums, which I feel is a must read for any mother regardless of the age of your children. We talk rage & irritability, fears of judgements, self-care, and missing our pre-children life. A must listen for every mum. Click here t...
Interview with Anna Mathur
May 04, 2022 22:30 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBEnjoy my conversation with the amazing Anna Mathur, a psychotherapist, mother of three and best selling author of Mind Over Mother. Anna’s passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room has culminated in her wonderful new book The Little Book of Clam for New Mums, which I feel is a must read for any mother regardless of the age of your children. We talk rage & irritability, fears of judgements, self-care, and missing our pre-children life. A must listen for every mum. Click here to...
Ep 047: Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll! When should we have these difficult conversations?
April 27, 2022 23:30 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBI have had a number of conversations this week with friends - without breaking any confidences - who’s children have either become very drunk, they have caught their children vaping, looking at porn, taking drugs, or sneaking downstairs to switch the wifi back on and grab their devices! These are all incredible parents, wonderful parents in fact who have a great relationship with their children. They talk a lot and they thought they had several years yet before they had to have that difficul...
Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll! When should we have these difficult conversations?
April 27, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBI have had a number of conversations this week with friends - without breaking any confidences - who’s children have either become very drunk, they have caught their children vaping, looking at porn, taking drugs, or sneaking downstairs to switch the wifi back on and grab their devices! These are all incredible parents, wonderful parents in fact who have a great relationship with their children. They talk a lot and they thought they had several years yet before they had to have that diffic...
Ep 046: Raising Independent Children
April 20, 2022 23:30 - 33 minutes - 47.8 MBDoesn’t every parent want an independent, self motivated, resilient child or teen who takes ownership of their learning (and revising), their bedroom, their behaviour and their choices?? Sound too good to be true? It’s really not but the secret is starting early and please don’t worry if you’ve already got a teen - all is not lost!! Independence breeds confidence and confidence leads to resilience. What distinguishes those who are the most successful in life is their ability to pick...
Raising Independent Children
April 20, 2022 22:30 - 33 minutes - 47.8 MBDoesn’t every parent want an independent, self motivated, resilient child or teen who takes ownership of their learning (and revising), their bedroom, their behaviour and their choices?? Sound too good to be true? It’s really not but the secret is starting early and please don’t worry if you’ve already got a teen - all is not lost!! Independence breeds confidence and confidence leads to resilience. What distinguishes those who are the most successful in life is their ability to pick t...
Ep 045: Listener Questions
April 13, 2022 23:30 - 43 minutes - 61.1 MBThis episode I am doing something a little different. I am answering 4 listener questions which cover ADHD, Autism, Teen Friendships, Death and a Fear of Flying. Your children or teens might not be struggling with the exact same challenges but I can guarantee you will get some very useful tips from listening. So here goes.. Here are the highlights: (01:10) I think my son has ADHD (16:54) My daughter is being excluded by her friends (25:42) Talking to my child about death (...
Listener Questions
April 13, 2022 22:30 - 43 minutes - 61.1 MBThis episode I am doing something a little different. I am answering 4 listener questions which cover ADHD, Autism, Teen Friendships, Death and a Fear of Flying. Your children or teens might not be struggling with the exact same challenges but I can guarantee you will get some very useful tips from listening. So here goes.. Here are the highlights: (01:10) I think my son has ADHD (16:54) My daughter is being excluded by her friends (25:42) Talking to my child about death (33:24) My...
Ep 044: The Secrets to Raising Happy Children
April 06, 2022 23:30 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBI want to talk about what might possibly feel like the elusive art of raising happy children. Everywhere we are reading about children and teenagers struggling with their mental health and yet there are a vast number of children growing up happy. What’s the secret?? Sometimes it is hard to get the balance right between what makes our children happy and what’s actually in their best interests. This episode is not about always taking the line to happiness but I do think happiness and what’s ...
The Secrets to Raising Happy Children
April 06, 2022 22:30 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBI want to talk about what might possibly feel like the elusive art of raising happy children. Everywhere we are reading about children and teenagers struggling with their mental health and yet there are a vast number of children growing up happy. What’s the secret?? Sometimes it is hard to get the balance right between what makes our children happy and what’s actually in their best interests. This episode is not about always taking the line to happiness but I do think happiness and what’...
Ep 043: A Letter to All Ambitious Mothers
March 30, 2022 23:30 - 28 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode I talk about being a mother and having personal ambitions. Wanting something for you which feels worthwhile striving for and yet comes with a whole host of guilt about whether you are failing at motherhood because of your ambitions. At 52 I no long worry what anyone thinks of me, my drive, or my ambition. I am unapologetically me, and by the way – I know I am a great mother!! What I know now to be true has always been true, I just wish I could have told my younger self a...
A Letter to All Ambitious Mothers
March 30, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode I talk about being a mother and having personal ambitions. Wanting something for you which feels worthwhile striving for and yet comes with a whole host of guilt about whether you are failing at motherhood because of your ambitions. At 52 I no long worry what anyone thinks of me, my drive, or my ambition. I am unapologetically me, and by the way – I know I am a great mother!! What I know now to be true has always been true, I just wish I could have told my younger self ...
Ep 042: Parenting the Child You Have and Not the Child You Secretly Wanted!
March 24, 2022 00:30 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MBYou know that time when you are expecting and you’re lost on those dreams of what your child will be like? The interests you think they are likely to have because of you and your partner’s interests and passions. The qualities you feel they will inherit and how they will utilise them. Maybe you are both musical and you imagine them growing up to have an appreciation of classical music, as you do. Maybe you are super sporty and you imagine which sports they will choose to take up or maybe you ...
Parenting the Child You Have and Not the Child You Secretly Wanted!
March 23, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MBYou know that time when you are expecting and you’re lost on those dreams of what your child will be like? The interests you think they are likely to have because of you and your partner’s interests and passions. The qualities you feel they will inherit and how they will utilise them. Maybe you are both musical and you imagine them growing up to have an appreciation of classical music, as you do. Maybe you are super sporty and you imagine which sports they will choose to take up or maybe you...
Ep 040: Real Parenting - Parenting Consistently When You're Knackered
March 17, 2022 00:30 - 29 minutes - 42.3 MBThis is episode is brought to you as a result of a listener email. We are going to talk about real parenting - the messy, dirty, ugly, crying, shouting, despairing trials which confront us - often it feels, on a daily basis!! Whether you’re feeling totally knackered, as though you’re failing. Feeling as though you are throwing random threats out when your children make poor choices and then not being able to follow through - maybe even feeling as though your children are ganging up on you ...
Ep 041: Real Parenting - Parenting Consistently When You're Knackered
March 17, 2022 00:30 - 29 minutes - 42.3 MBThis is episode is brought to you as a result of a listener email. We are going to talk about real parenting - the messy, dirty, ugly, crying, shouting, despairing trials which confront us - often it feels, on a daily basis!! Whether you’re feeling totally knackered, as though you’re failing. Feeling as though you are throwing random threats out when your children make poor choices and then not being able to follow through - maybe even feeling as though your children are ganging up on you - ...
Real Parenting - Parenting Consistently When You're Knackered
March 16, 2022 23:30 - 29 minutes - 42.3 MBThis is episode is brought to you as a result of a listener email. We are going to talk about real parenting - the messy, dirty, ugly, crying, shouting, despairing trials which confront us - often it feels, on a daily basis!! Whether you’re feeling totally knackered, as though you’re failing. Feeling as though you are throwing random threats out when your children make poor choices and then not being able to follow through - maybe even feeling as though your children are ganging up on you ...