They say, “Repetition is the mother of all learning,” so we’ve curated some of your favourite Dr Maryhan moments from 2024. Whether you’re revisiting old favourites or discovering gems for the first time, this compilation is packed with insights to inspire, motivate, and empower you. Enjoy! Here are the highlights: (0:00) Great habits for super young children (0:00) Are we too soft? Part 1 (0:00) Raising confident girls (0:00) Friendships – the whole 9 yards Part 1 (0:00) Teaching children how, ...
Dec 26, 2024•48 min
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle? Don’t let the season steal your joy! In this episode, we’re revisiting How to Manage Festive Stress . I’ll share three practical tips to help you set realistic expectations, stay grounded, and fully embrace the magic of this time of year. Tune in and discover how to navigate the festivities with ease, balance, and a little extra cheer! Listen to 25 for 2025 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family ...
Dec 23, 2024•10 min
It’s my favourite time of year—goal-setting season! I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but I do love creating meaningful promises and intentions using a framework that truly works. In this episode, I’ll share my personal goal-setting process, the framework I use, and why setting goals can be such a powerful, life-changing practice. Are you ready to dream big, get intentional, and make the year ahead your best yet? Let’s do this together! Here are the highlights: (2:18 Statistics for cynics ...
Dec 19, 2024•32 min
Are mornings at your house a whirlwind of chaos? Do you struggle to get the kids out of the house without losing your mind? If you’re nodding along, today’s episode is just for you! In this week’s episode, I’m diving into a listener’s question: How can we make leaving the house with kids less stressful? It’s a challenge so many parents face, and let’s be real—it can sometimes feel impossible. Join me as I share my top tips. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a fri...
Dec 16, 2024•16 min
Meaningful changes often need very small tweaks. I’ll share five changes for you, and three changes for your children. The impact will be huge! Here are the highlights: (1:48) Sleep deprived (6:08) One change at a time (9:15) Practice saying no! (13:37) Curate your tribe weekly (21:08) Early sleep for your child (23:05) Daily mantras (24:50) Reflection and gratitude 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from som...
Dec 12, 2024•28 min
In today's bucket emptying episode, I'm introducing the Seven C's to help raise a super confident and resilient adult. The first of these is Competence. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube 💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with ment...
Dec 09, 2024•11 min
It’s tough growing up as a male. Society and peers send conflicting messages – be strong, don’t cry! Raising resilient men is possible; it just requires a few tweaks. Here are the highlights: (1:09) Current challenges for young boys (10:22) Active listening (17:23) Don’t shy away from difficult conversations (21:10) Be consistent with boundaries and values (23:08) Don’t jump in to fix (27:11) Positive male role models (29:56) Self care (32:08) Rights of passage Listen to the Sow the seeds episod...
Dec 05, 2024•36 min
I'm often asked about the challenges of extracurricular activities, whether it's finding engaging activities for young children to do with their parents, or the battles that often arise when encouraging teens to participate. Today, I'm diving into this topic in the latest Bucket Emptying episode. I'll be sharing my top tips on how to make extracurriculars more enjoyable and meaningful for everyone involved. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or...
Dec 02, 2024•12 min
Facing into motherhood isn’t something you can really prepare for – it just sort of hits you unexpectedly. I share my thoughts after seeing Amy Adams in Nightbitch. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube 💚 Access the free resources mentioned in the episodes 💚 ...
Nov 28, 2024•31 min
In this week's bucket emptying podcast episode, I discuss affirmations and how using the technique I share for 30 days will help with your internal chatter. Once you've seen the benefits, you can share the resource with your children and add it to your family wellbeing toolkit. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes �...
Nov 25, 2024•14 min
Join me for this inspiring story of parent power. When a WhatsApp group went viral a community of over 150,000 parents came together to change the culture around children and smartphones. Sign the SFC parent pact Find your local SFC community 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying ...
Nov 21, 2024•46 min
I’ve just come back from a couple of days at The Independent School Show in London where I took the bucket for a live explanation and discussion with parents and children attending the show. I wanted to share the visual with you and the examples of bucket emptying activities the children shared with me. You can download your own bucket resource from my free resource library and to go through this with your child or teen. If they aren’t sure what fills their bucket, I’d recommend they journal for...
Nov 18, 2024•10 min
Frustrated with children who dig their heels in, or seem incapable of doing what we ask of them?? Then this episode is a must listen!! Here are the highlights: (4:00) Stay calm (8:33) Look for patterns (11:57) Provide choices (16:30) Be clear with instruction and expectation (19:53) Boundaries (21:56) Enforce consequences (25:28) Descriptive praise Listen to the Bucket Emptying Episode; Sow the seeds 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family...
Nov 14, 2024•30 min
Today's bucket emptying episode is a new tool that you can add to your parenting toolkit. It won't necessarily work every single time, but it's a powerful tool that to have in your armoury and it is to sow the seed. The idea behind sowing the seed is to park the approach that you may well have used most traditionally around nagging and reminding our children and our teens that we've said the same thing repeatedly and instead we start sowing small seeds. Join me as I explain how to use it. 💚 Let...
Nov 11, 2024•11 min
Today I'm joined by the founder and nutritional lead of NatureDoc, Lucinda Miller. Nutrition for brain health is Lucinda’s superpower, and in an easily accessible way for all parents. Purchase your copy of Lucinda's book Find out more about Lucinda and visit Naturedoc 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can ...
Nov 07, 2024•52 min
In this week's Bucket Emptying episode I'm revisiting an episode answering a listener question about sleep struggles. Listen as I share my tips from babies to teens struggling to get to sleep. If you need more support with this topic, please listen to Ep 5: Bedroom Routines and Sleep 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future epis...
Nov 04, 2024•12 min
Libbi shares her experience of teen life on a 4-day digital detox and the surprising effects of being smartphone free. Watch ITV’s Tonight Show Get your tickets for the Independent School Show 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube 💚 Access the free resources m...
Oct 31, 2024•54 min
In today’s bucket emptying episode I'm talking about the thing I believe can have the biggest impact to us as parents in terms of emptying our bucket and that's around boundaries for your child or teen. It might help to think of boundaries as lanes our children travel along, sometimes we may let them widen whilst in certain situations you may need to narrow the lane to keep your child safe. Join me as I share my practical tips to help you set boundaries with confidence. 💚 Let's grow our village...
Oct 28, 2024•11 min
Shifting focus in this one area will have the biggest impact when it comes to raising resilient adults. Here are the highlights: (2:15) Reflection on parenting (3:45) Differences in parenting, then and now (8:20 Happiness (11:30) Have an honest conversation (14:15) Stop making life easy (18:12) Focus on accomplishment (19:19) Don’t let failure go to waste (23:20) Have faith in the process 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min
Today I’m sharing a valuable bucket-emptying tip with you all - the power of saying no! In our multifaceted roles as parents, employees, managers, children, siblings, and more, the ability to say no is crucial in preventing overwhelm and enabling us to focus on what truly matters. Many of us struggle with turning down opportunities or requests, but learning to gracefully decline can free up valuable time and energy for the things that align with our priorities. 💚 Let's grow our village together...
Oct 20, 2024•11 min
I've received lots of emails asking about suitable punishments for specific behaviours, so I thought it was a great time to revisit this episode which was originally released in 2021. Traditional methods of discipline and punishment can lead to power struggles missing the opportunity to teach our children anything and causing family tension. Join me as I guide you through simple do's and don'ts to create routines and structures that yield positive results with your child or teen. Here are the hi...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min
As parents, we can easily get caught up in habits that may not benefit us or our families. Perhaps we tolerate certain behaviours due to exhaustion or fear of change. It's time to step out of autopilot and start a morning routine. I invite you to watch today’s Bucket Emptying podcast episode and take on my SHINE morning routine for a week! Experience the difference and share your insights with me at contact@drmaryhan.com. Purchase your own Shine planner Purchase your own How Not to Screw Up Your...
Oct 13, 2024•12 min
What options do parents have when it comes to smartphones? More than you think! It starts with a simple question – why. Here are the highlights: (0.42) Recap of Part 1 (4:15) My honest opinion (7:25) Feature phones (9:04) Pact with other parents (11:30) Boundaries with a smartphone (15:30) Model good smartphone use (20:15) Digital detox 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my liste...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min
Today's Bucket Emptying podcast topic is homework . Are you facing challenges getting your child to finish their homework? One key question to ask is, whose homework is it - yours or your child's? Stay tuned as I reveal my top tips for navigating what can become a frustrating situation. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future e...
Oct 06, 2024•12 min
Join me and founder of Rites for Girls, Kim McCabe, as we discuss the unique challenges our girls face growing up, and how we can best support them to become the resilient women we know they can be. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YouTube 💚 Access the free resou...
Oct 02, 2024•48 min
In today's Bucket Emptying episode, I delve into the challenging topic of navigating the balance between pushing our children and knowing when to step back. It's crucial to recognise the fine line between motivating them to excel in areas they are passionate about and potentially becoming overly involved as a parent and living vicariously through your child. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some suppor...
Sep 29, 2024•11 min
I promise you a thorough review of the issues surrounding smartphones, and why schools are banning them. Here are the highlights: (2:11) Let’s look at the data (9:35) 6 concerns (23:05) Why are you considering giving your child a smartphone? 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you'd like in future episodes 💚 You can watch the Bucket Emptying E...
Sep 25, 2024•27 min
This episode, originally released last December, resonated with many seeking advice to support children navigating change. In the face of inevitable change, managing transitions can be daunting for both adults and children alike. From school shifts to relocations, adapting to new routines can pose unique challenges. However, with proper guidance and assistance, children can cultivate resilience and learn to navigate change effectively. Join me as I delve into 3 essential principles to empower ch...
Sep 22, 2024•10 min
Does your child struggle to make friends and yet they are super chatty with adults? Is it impacting their self-esteem? I’ll share small wins they can gain today. Here are the highlights: (2:00) Skills your child may be struggling with (11:45) Provide scaffolded play dates (15:28) Qualities of a good friendship (19:35) Practice role play (17:58) Is it a me no or a them no? (22:30) Keep the faith 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family membe...
Sep 18, 2024•27 min
On this week's Bucket Emptying podcast episode, I tackle an important listener question: "How do we help and support our children when they encounter upsetting content on their smartphones?" Join me as I explore two key angles on this topic: Curation of their feed and reflection on their content curation. 💚 Let's grow our village together, please share this episode with a friend, colleague or family member that could benefit from some support 💚 Complete my listener poll to let me know what you...
Sep 15, 2024•12 min
