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How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

Dr Maryhan
Parenting
Child Development
Mental Health
Parenting Strategies
Resilience
Emotional Regulation
Communication
Child Psychology
Anxiety
Self-Care
Child Behavior
Education
Confidence
Parenting Techniques
Emotional Intelligence
Children
Growth Mindset
Social Media
Emotional Well-Being
Family Dynamics

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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Sam Wass
Professor of attention and concentration in children
UK research community
Episode: Why Your Child Can't Concentrate: Focus, Distraction and ADHD with Professor Sam Wass
Helen Hopkins
Meal Time Maverick, batch cooking educator and author
The Meal Time Maverick
Episode: The Meals That Carry Us Through Hard Seasons with Helen Hopkins
Kathryn McColl
Co-founder of Hark, a youth and education agency
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Episode: Confidence is on the Decline
Professor Sam Wass
Developmental cognitive neuroscientist, child psychologist, and lead at the Institute for the Science of Early Years
University of East London
Episode: Neuroscience and Emotional Regulation in Children, with Professor Sam Wass
James Mayhurst
Founder of The Parents' Promise and advertising professional
Episode: Supporting Our Children Through Separation and Divorce
Justine Roberts
Founder of Mumsnet
Mumsnet
Episode: Bucket Emptying: 5 Parenting Lessons I Learnt from Mumsnet's Justine Roberts
Justine Roberts CBE
Founder and Chief Executive of Mumsnet and Gransnet
Episode: Rage Against the Screen: Children, Tech & Social Media with Mumsnet Founder Justine Roberts
Jessie Hewitson
Journalist and author of How To Raise A Happy ADHD Child
Episode: Bucket Emptying: ADHD & Neurodivergence in Children - The Facts
Dr. Charlotte Armitage
Psychologist and psychotherapist with a specialization in child development and media influence.
Episode: Generation Zombie: How Screen Time is Hijacking My Child's Brain Development with Dr. Charlotte Armitage

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Dr Maryhan
Host and psychologist/ parenting expert; specializes in parenting guidance and child development.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 283 ratings
  • Podcast review

    Brilliant, full of data backed research ( simplified) and practical tips.

    Thank you for your dedication!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AGMV!
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Stumbled across this podcast and binged previous episodes. Really helpful advice and tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizWatt86
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fab

    Great advice thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    millymoocc
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great actionable advice

    I find this podcast so helpful and it doesn’t trigger any feelings of being inadequate as a parent. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dolly Watson
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • My go-to

    Dr Maryhan’s podcast is practical and pragmatic. Tips that can be applied adult and quickly for all parents

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rfee0204
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Why Your Child Can't Concentrate: Focus, Distraction and ADHD with Professor Sam Wass
Q: When parents are trying to get children to revise or study, is procrastination simply due to lack of motivation or could it be that the child doesn't understand what they're supposed to be revising, making it excessively effortful?
Yes, understanding plays a crucial role; better knowledge and explicit structure help reduce effort and improve attention, especially as children build knowledge on topics they already know, which makes focus easier.
Why Your Child Can't Concentrate: Focus, Distraction and ADHD with Professor Sam Wass
Q: But can I just ask from a fundamental perspective, how does neuroscience describe what concentration is? And then what are those traditional ways of thinking about it?
The guest explains two broad forms of concentration (doing and listening) and notes that concentration is rooted in developing brain networks, especially the frontal cortex, with a shift in how we understand focus from a purely effortful process to one that depends on understanding, prediction, and the context of the task.
Supporting Our Children Through Separation and Divorce
Q: What can parents do to check in on their behavior during separation?
Refer to The Parents' Promise and assess if they're being respectful and providing plenty of access to both parents for the children.
Supporting Our Children Through Separation and Divorce
Q: What are some key things to be mindful of during a separation?
Be aware of your behavior around children, ensure they see both parents, and maintain a respectful demeanor toward each other.
Raising Happy ADHD Children with Jessie Hewitson
Q: How have you tackled rebuilding your son's self-esteem after such challenges?
Jessie emphasized the need to focus on connection and understanding rather than punitive measures, using parenting techniques that prioritize emotional support.

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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.

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