How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

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 parents it can be so easy to procrastinate these important conversations that provide a safe, supportive space for our children to really get honest with us.

Whether you’re listening to this during Children’s Mental Health week or at any other time of the year, these practical tips will really help you to kickstart conversations about mental health with your family.

It might not be easy, and it might take some time, but I promise you if you persevere and remain patient, your kids will eventually feel comfortable enough to talk to you.

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

Mentioned in this episode:
Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

Highlights from this episode:
01:15 - Physical health IS mental health
03:41 - I’ve noticed that…
07:17 - How are you feeling?
10:30 - Use books
15:09 - Teachable moments
16:38 - Talk out loud
18:46 - 3 things to consider

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

So to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, the theme of which this year is ‘this is my place’, I am going to give you five tips to help your children build their sense of belonging, because the world is a better place with them in it, and it’s our job as parents to help them believe that.

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

Mentioned in this episode:
Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
Attachment Theory: https://drmaryhan.com/episode/attachment-theory/

Highlights from this episode:
00:28 - Children’s Mental Health Week
02:21 - Attachment theory
05:48 - Emotional availability
09:27 - Help them to explore
11:58 - Don’t diminish their interests
14:05 - Belonging starts at home
16:32 - You are important

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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, and of course you want them to do well, but it’s important to make sure we create a supportive environment, and not inadvertently add to the pressure.

That’s why, in this important episode, I’m going to talk you through the dos and do nots of navigating exam season, and give you a bunch of super practical advice, which you can use right away.

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

Highlights from this episode:
01:26 - It comes down to two things
03:17 - Stay in your own lane
07:29 - How to overcome self-sabotage
12:29 - Supercharge your revision
17:12 - Talk to your children
21:15 - A balanced routine includes time for fun
24:23 - Rest and restore
27:17 - Support ought to be directed by the child, not us
30:37 - What not to do
35:28 - Trust their process!

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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 The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds. He is is currently Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years at the University of East London.

In last week’s interview he spoke to us at length about his research, but in today’s episode I want to drill down just a little more into some of his comments on emotional coregulation, and I’m going to share my own thoughts and some useful tips which you can put into action right away.

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

More about Sam and his work:
Website: https://www.profsamwass.com/
Useful research: https://www.profsamwass.com/tweet-threads/
Institute for the Science & Early Years of Youth: https://www.isey.org/ct-for-ey-and-schools

Highlights from this episode:
01:25 - Sam Wass on emotional coregulation
07:00 - Stress contagion
11:17 - Matching our children’s state
14:24 - Meet them where they’re at

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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 has been there, but it’s only in recent years that we have really begun to understand the reasons why, and it’s all about neuroscience.

Children’s brains are changing and developing all the time, which means as parents it can be so difficult to keep up, and know how to support them with things like emotional regulation, so I want to talk though some of these challenges and give you some practical advice that I hope will help you and your family.

To have this conversation I am joined by Professor Sam Wass, who you may recognise from such TV shows as The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds. He is is currently Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years at the University of East London, and shares some of his expertise, to help us all understand some of the science behind emotional regulation.

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

More about Sam and his work:
Website: https://www.profsamwass.com/
Useful research: https://www.profsamwass.com/tweet-threads/
Institute for the Science & Early Years of Youth: https://www.isey.org/ct-for-ey-and-schools

Highlights from this episode:
04:10 - Measuring brain stem activity
08:08 - Nature versus nurture
13:18 - Panic disorders
17:20 - Long term effects of children in high stress states
21:23 - Brain stem arousal is trending up
25:29 - You’re only still when you’re dead
31:25 - Children hate broccoli because of science
35:18 - We’re going on a bear hunt
42:33 - Quadrants
48:00 - Mums and dads play differently
53:29 - Co-regulating
59:14 - Stress contagion

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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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