How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

• Raising Happy ADHD Children with Jessie Hewitson

  Everything you know about ADHD is probably wrong.That’s the title of an influential article written by today’s guest, journalist and author Jessie Hewitson. Her sons are both neurodivergent and, it turns out, so is she, which she discovered while writing her book on ADHD.Jessie joins me to talk about the challenges she faced before her son’s diagnosis, the guilt she feels as a parent for not acting quicker or better during that time, and why the education system is built for a neurotypical world… and the problems you might face if you are also parenting a neurodiverse child.This is a fascinating conversation that will reframe everything you think you know about neurodivergence, autism and adhd.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:02:51 - The social shaming around ADHD11:01 - ADHD myth versus reality14:54 - ASD or ADHD?20:33 - Rebuilding self-esteem in ADHD children27:23 - F you all31:31 - A neurotypical world35:57 - Barriers in the system40:04 - Do I have ADHD?More from Jessie:Buy the book: https://a.co/d/eHGvsxf Read her article in The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/parenting/article/my-adhd-family-what-you-think-wrong-gq6s6hl3c?msockid=2f94feb8d57068851bbdebd1d476690b Visit NeuroUniverse: https://www.neurouniverse.co.ukConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-hewitson 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025💚 Brands and advertisers, email [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Bucket Emptying: First Day at School Jitters

  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 nervous?We often feel like the bad guy making them go in when they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those first day jitters.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:21 - It’s normal to feel nervous05:33 - Active listening09:28 - Pulling back bedtime13:28 - Role play problem solving14:55 - Prep ourselves18:03 - Protect their energy21:35 - A happy child is more likely to learn24:51 - Pulling everything together💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Is My Child School Ready?

  Is your child about to start school for the first time?Are they about to return from their Summer holidays?How do you know if they’re ready?Studies suggest that a majority of parents believe their children are ready for school, but many teachers believe a large portion of kids are not ready for school when they start. So who’s right?In this episode, I explore some of the red flags that might suggest your child is not fully prepared for the challenges of starting school, and offers some practical advice on what you can do to help.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:00:59 - A common myth05:53 - What does school ready mean?08:53 - Figure out your starting point10:58 - 6 honest questions to ask yourself17:07 - The art of negotiation18:55 - Managing conflict and separation anxiety23:43 - Closing the skills gap💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• "You Don't Trust Me!"

  As parents, it’s our job to make the rules and enforce them. And it’s our children’s job to challenge those boundaries and push us to our limits.That’s why, when we try getting them to do something they simply don’t want to do, we often hear “you don’t trust me!”Even though it’s normal and age appropriate, I get it - it’s so frustrating. How do you parent this? How do you respond to this apparent lose-lose scenario?In this bucket emptying episode, I’m going to give you five different responses you can use when your kids say this.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:41 - We’re all learning05:00 - Our role is to keep you safe07:07 - Laying down the law10:00 - Reinforcing family values11:33 - A hard no💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 5 Essential Skills for Life Success

  Are your children smart? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t matter.I don’t believe that academic intelligence means your child will be successful in life, because real life is about so much more than grades.In this episode I am going to reveal what I think are the five essential life skills your kids need to be successful. I’ll tell you what they are, and give you practical ways you can develop this skill in your child.So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:03:56 - The 5 Skills05:40 - Planning17:07 - Social curiosity25:19 - Self-regulation32:38 - Focus42:18 - Adaptability💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together💚 For the free resource library, previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025DISCLAIMER: 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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