Motivation: Why Pushing Doesn't Work - and What Does
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 th...
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The 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 the...
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Five Ways to Get Your Teenager to Actually Talk to You
Is your teenager ghosting you? Do they feel more distant and shut off? Are you scared that your relationship with them is fading away? Spoil...
Separating Well: How to Co-Parent Without Your Child Caught in the Middle
When a family separates, everything shifts. As parents we want to protect our children, but it can feel overwhelming when we don’t always ha...
Bucket Emptying: Raising Children Who Love to Read
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 has...
When Your Child Won't Go to School
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...
Bucket Emptying: How Much Your Child Really Needs (and What To Do If They're Not Getting It)
Is bedtime a battle? Does your child wake through the night? Or are you simply unsure whether your child is getting enough sleep? Most paren...
What Your Child's Friendships Are Really Telling You
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 wha...
Bucket Emptying: Why Toddlers Have Tantrums (And What Actually Helps)
Spoiler alert: a tantrum isn’t bad behaviour. It’s a developmental event that happens when your kid’s nervous system is really overwhelmed....
How to Raise a Confident Child
How do you know if your child is confident, or just masking? In today’s episode, I explain the two core skills that create genuine, lifelong...
Bucket Emptying: 5 Questions to Ask Your Child Instead of 'How Was School?'
If you’ve ever asked your children “How was school?” and received “Fine” , “I don’t know” , or total silence, you’re not alone. Our children...
Raising Children Who Love Learning
What’s the real key to raising a child who genuinely loves learning - not because of school pressure, grades, or how much homework they do,...
Bucket Emptying - REFILL: First Day at School Jitters - Top Ten Tips
The first day at a new school can be a scary experience for many children, as well as us parents! But what do you do if your kid is super ne...
The One Conversation Every Parent Should Have With Their Child Before September
Whether your child is starting reception, moving into secondary school, returning to a familiar classroom, or stepping into a brand‑new envi...
3 Conversation to Have with Your Child After Results (For Any Grade)
Results week doesn’t end on results day - in fact, the days and weeks following results day is where the real emotional work happens. In tod...
GCSE Results Day: What Your Child Needs From You in the Next 24 Hours
GCSE results day isn’t really about grades - it’s about emotions. Everyone is feeling a lot of things, from the moment you wake up, to openi...
Bucket Emptying: 5 Ways to Support Your Teenager When Plans Change
If your teenager’s exam results were not what you expected, your plans might be making some sudden changes. That’s ok, and this episode is f...
What to Say to Your Teenager on Results Day (Whatever the Grades)
Results Day is one of the most emotionally-charged moments in your teenager’s life, and what you say in the first hours after they open that...
Bucket Emptying: One Rule for Screens This Summer
A must‑listen for every parent navigating the screen‑time battle this summer! Today, I cut through the overwhelm with one simple, highly eff...
Screen Time, Sleep, and Your Child's Mood: What You Are Missing
Screens aren’t just distracting your child - they’re quietly disrupting the one thing their brain and body cannot function without: sleep. A...
Bucket Emptying: 5 Things to Say When Your Child Won't Try Something
Fear of failure is one of the most misunderstood challenges parents face, especially when you’re raising a bright, capable child who refuses...