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How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

Dr Maryhan
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
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  • How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

    Bucket Emptying: After School Meltdowns

    29/03/2026 | 11 mins.
    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 on their best behaviour all day - and for neurodivergent children they could be masking all day - and this is exhausting. So when you turn up, they release all of the emotions and big feelings.

    It might not feel like it, but I promise you, that’s a good thing because it means you are their safe space.

    But parenting these meltdowns is not easy, so in this episode I’m going to share some really practical tips that you can start using to make those moments feel less stressful and more manageable!

    So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

    Highlights from this episode:
    00:40 - The one mistake every parent makes
    01:56 - Discharging the battery
    03:58 - 3 things your child needs
    07:19 - Create reset time

    💚 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

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    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.
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  • How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

    The Manosphere and Raising Boys

    26/03/2026 | 24 mins.
    From Adolescence to Louis Theroux, the manosphere has become a mainstream talking point, and that’s a good thing!

    The manosphere is a term associated with toxic behaviour. Me, you, and all other parents out there know this is not what it means to be masculine or manly, but our kids don’t know that, and it is so important that we help them identify and understand problematic content when they see it, in age appropriate ways.

    Today I am diving inside the manosphere… well, sort of… to give you some practical tips that you can use to support those tricky conversations, and to help your children become confident, independent and compassionate people.

    So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

    Highlights from this episode:
    01:17 - What is the manosphere?
    04:44 - The internet fills information voids
    07:15 - Don’t panic
    08:47 - Don’t say don’t
    12:54 - Critical thinking skills
    15:45 - Help your son navigate problematic content
    21:19 - For single mothers

    💚 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.
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  • How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

    Bucket Emptying: 5 Mindset Shifts Before Returning to Work

    23/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    Returning to work is not easy, especially for new parents.

    You’ve probably had an extended time off. Your routine is different, your priorities are different, and life is different - you have a child now! So going back to work will never be the same as before.

    It is hard to adjust to your new normal, but I am going to share five ways you can shift your mindset to deal with this big change.

    Spoiler alert: parents might be superheroes, but we’re all still human. It’s ok to cut yourself some slack!

    So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

    Highlights from this episode:
    01:24 - You WILL have to drop things
    04:57 - Control what you can in the moment
    08:28 - Find the tribe you need
    09:44 - Curate your own feed
    13:29 - Your child needs YOU to be ok

    💚 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.
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  • How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

    Thriving as a Single Parent

    19/03/2026 | 26 mins.
    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 has nothing to do with how many parents they live with. In fact, children with single parents are very high achievers.

    But that doesn’t stop you feeling isolated, lonely, even out of your depth, wondering if you’re doing things right, or doing enough, or being as good a parent as everyone else.

    Today I’m giving your mojo back. Whether you’re a single parent or not, the practical advice in this episode is valuable to all parents.

    So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

    Highlights from this episode:
    00:57 - The myths of single parenting
    06:07 - An invisible pressure
    10:20 - 3 simple questions
    14:41 - Boundaries
    18:04 - Pick your battles
    20:50 - Community buffers stress

    💚 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.
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  • How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

    Bucket Emptying: 30 Second Reset

    16/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    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 the hard way!

    Bringing your kids down from a tantrum can be impossible, and it’s much better if you have the tools and the tricks to diffuse a situation or calm them down before it escalates into a full tantrum.

    In this episode I am going to share a life-changing parenting hack that you can use to relieve yours and your child’s overwhelm, and it only takes 30 seconds.

    So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

    Highlights from this episode:
    01:05 - Calm down
    02:54 - Meltdowns are not a behavioural problem
    05:02 - The physiological sigh
    10:21 - 3 things happen
    12:28 - Smell the flower, blow out the candle

    💚 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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About How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

Hello, I'm psychologist and parenting expert Dr Maryhan and this is How Not To Screw Up Your Kids, the podcast 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.Follow now for 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...We'd love to hear from you!We want to hear what you love and what you don't love about the podcast, so we can keep making it better: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/SEyYrxGB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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