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In today’s bucket‑emptying episode, I explore what it really means to live with parental guilt - that ever‑present tug that arrives the mome...
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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...

In today’s bucket‑emptying episode, I explore what it really means to live with parental guilt - that ever‑present tug that arrives the mome...

Do you have more than one child? Are they constantly fighting for your time and energy? So how do you parent siblings? In today’s episode, I...

In this episode, I will explain the viral “Where’s Jessica?” distraction trend and discover whether it truly helps your child manage big emo...

In today’s episode, we will explore how to help your child navigate life’s inevitable uncertainties, from exam results and friendship turbul...

In today’s bucket-emptying episode, you’ll learn the three essential foundations your child needs before confidence can grow. If you’ve got...

Today is my birthday, and it’s become a tradition of mine to reflect on life and what I’ve learned. So this year I’m reflecting in public, o...

I talk a lot about confidence, because it’s super important, and it’s something we all struggle with - yes, even us parents! But a lack of c...

Anxiety is not a one size fits all thing. It can show up in so many different ways, from school refusal to bedtime worries and everything in...

Spoiler alert: being a mum is hard. It’s ok to be a good mum and feel like you’re not enough. You might feel like you can’t tell other mums...

Do you ever feel like you are speaking to a brick wall? Do your kids sometimes ignore you as if you’re invisible? Do you feel the frustratio...

After school tantrums are anything but random. Often, they are a sign that your child has been trying super hard to follow the rules and be...

From Adolescence to Louis Theroux, the manosphere has become a mainstream talking point, and that’s a good thing! The manosphere is a term a...

Returning to work is not easy, especially for new parents. You’ve probably had an extended time off. Your routine is different, your priorit...

There are many myths about single parent families, and I’m telling you they are not true. The success, wellbeing and happiness of your child...

Calm down. Every parent knows these are the worst two words you can ever say to your child in the midst of a meltdown… and we’ve all learnt...

You have high expectations for your kids. Every parent does, and I get it! But sometimes we can present those expectations in ways that may...

The UK government has opened a public consultation on a potential social media ban for under 16 year olds, and this creates a huge opportuni...

If you have not yet watched American skier Eileen Gu’s interview following her silver medal at the recent Winter Olympics, click the link be...

Children should be seen and not heard. Do you agree? We’ve all heard that expression, and we were all probably told this by our own parents!...

Outbursts, tantrums, meltdowns… whatever you call them, they’re not fun! But your kids are not hardwired to deal with their emotions, it’s a...

Should I give my children pocket money? How much is enough? Should they have to earn it through chores? Knowing how much, when, and what can...

Did you know 1 in 3 children have little or no confidence? Did you know girls are more likely to downplay their confidence? And did you know...

From gentle parenting to FAFO, social media bombards us with content about the latest trends, so how do you really know what works and what...

Mental health is not just a buzz word, and oftentimes it goes hand in hand with physical health. But because we can’t see mental health, as...

A sense of belonging is a basic human need. Without it can lead to loneliness, depression and many other mental and physical health issues....

From the 8 Plus to A-Levels, exams can be a stressful experience… often as much for you, the parent, as the kids. You want the best for them...

In this bucket emptying episode, I look a bit closer at my conversation with Professor Sam Wass, who you may recognise from such TV shows as...

Does your child ever get worked up, and you find it escalates super fast but feel powerless to bring them down from that ledge? Every parent...

“I can’t do it!” - as parents we hear this all the time. Our children are learning new skills and experiencing new things every day, which m...

Why won’t my kids go to sleep at their bed time? It doesn’t matter if your child is 2 or 20, every parent in the world will ask themselves t...

New year is my favourite time of year. It’s a chance for us to turn a blank page and make conscious changes in our lives. Maybe you want to...

It’s bedtime. You’ve done all the right things. You followed the routine. There are no disruptions. And yet… the kids just won’t go to sleep...

What did you do today? It’s the question every parents asks when we pick our kids up from school, nursery, or wherever they’ve been. The res...

It’s said that comparison is the thief of joy, and there’s truth to this. Whether it’s your kids thinking their life is so unfair because th...

I believe in you. I will always love you. I am always here for you. How often do you say any of these things to your children? The truth is,...

Have you and your family made New Year resolutions? And how many have you broken already? I love making resolutions. It’s the highlight of m...

As 2025 draws to a close, I thought the best way to round out another year of the podcast is to give you a compilation of our best bits and...

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from me and the team at How Not to Screw Up Your Kids. However you are celebrating, and whatever you’re d...

Our children are sponges. They absorb our energy. So when we start our day with a bang, that rubs off, and our kids will be unbalanced from...

Are you close to your children? Do you still feel connected as they get older? Do you spend as much time with them as you want? I’m going to...

How do you get your children to cooperate with you, when they just don’t want to? It’s a problem we all face - our kids will refuse to do so...

Does your child struggle with their confidence? Do you wish you could help? Well you’re in luck, because confidence is a learned skill, and...

Do your children resent you? Do you resent your children? How good are you at managing this? Resentment is a funny thing. It feels like it c...

On Christmas Day in 1986, 30 million Brits were glued to their screens as Eastenders’ Dirty Den handed divorce papers to Angie Watts, in one...

From Elf on a Shelf and advent calendars to the business of seeing the whole family in such a short period… Christmas can be stressful, and...

Whether it’s toppled block towers, disappointing test results, or missed goals on the sports field, setbacks are a daily occurrence for our...

As parents, we worry. It’s in our nature! Are they safe? Are they hungry? Are they happy? The list goes on… But SPOILER ALERT: our kids worr...

Are your children currently revising for exams, working hard on an essay, or worrying about homework? Academic stress is very real, and some...

Do you know the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? Most parents think they’re the same, but they’re not! That’s why in today’s buc...

What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? When should you start worrying about behaviour? And how do you regulate your kids’ s...