
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.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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If you’re parenting a girl who is anxious, overwhelmed, explosive at home, masking at school, or constantly burning out, this episode will give you answers you may have been searching for for years.
I’m joined by Dr Olivia Kesel, whose new book Beyo... more
If your child is constantly shouting “It’s not fair!”, measuring every biscuit, bedtime or privilege against their sibling, and turning every moment into a competition, this episode will help you breathe again.
None of this is really about fairness;... more
If you’ve ever worried about sibling rivalry, felt guilty about how your attention is divided, or wondered whether your children secretly believe you have a favourite, this episode will change how you see your family forever.
I’m joined by journalis... more
When your child looks at you and says, “I’m not good enough,” it hits you in the chest. Every instinct you have wants to fix it, to tell them they’re brilliant, to list every wonderful thing about them, to make the feeling go away. But if you’ve trie... more
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Brilliant, full of data backed research ( simplified) and practical tips.
Thank you for your dedication!
Stumbled across this podcast and binged previous episodes. Really helpful advice and tips.
Great advice thank you!
I find this podcast so helpful and it doesn’t trigger any feelings of being inadequate as a parent. Love it!
Dr Maryhan’s podcast is practical and pragmatic. Tips that can be applied adult and quickly for all parents
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A practical, psychology-informed parenting show focused on building children's confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation. Across episodes, the host unpacks common parenting challenges—from backtalk and sibling dynamics to anxiety, homework motivation, and daily routines—offering concrete, doable strategies grounded in research and real-world experiences. Listeners can expect compassionate guidance that normalizes imperfect parenting while providing clear steps, frameworks, and resources to try at home. A standout trait is the emphasis on calm communication, co-regulation, and balancing structure with autonomy, often illustrated with actionable examples and short, high-value episodes.
What makes it noteworthy is the blend of expert i... more
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