The One Conversation Every Parent Should Have With Their Child Before September
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a8f5297872783b8004d6e46 Whether your child is starting reception, moving into secondary school, returning to a familiar classroom, or stepping into a brand‑new environment like college or university, there is one important conversation you should be having, but most parents miss it. In today’s episode, I walk you through exactly how I approach this conversation in my […]
3 Conversation to Have with Your Child After Results (For Any Grade)
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a8b574c20cb324b770cfe35 Results week doesn’t end on results day – in fact, the days and weeks following results day is where the real emotional work happens. In today’s bucket emptying episode, I give you three precise, ready‑to‑use conversation starters that help your child feel seen, steady and supported, regardless of whether they’re celebrating, disappointed, confused or […]
GCSE Results Day: What Your Child Needs From You in the Next 24 Hours
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a85c12e3c905940601c9272 GCSE results day isn’t really about grades – it’s about emotions. Everyone is feeling a lot of things, from the moment you wake up, to opening that envelope, and then processing whatever is inside. In this episode, I explain why teens react so differently to results, and how your own exam memories resurface to […]
Bucket Emptying: 5 Ways to Support Your Teenager When Plans Change
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a822dba03af5e222ad7279d If your teenager’s exam results were not what you expected, your plans might be making some sudden changes. That’s ok, and this episode is for you. Whether your child didn’t get the grades they hoped for, is suddenly unsure about university, or is facing a future that looks different from what they imagined, I […]
What to Say to Your Teenager on Results Day (Whatever the Grades)
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a7cdff151319a521dbb4baa Results Day is one of the most emotionally-charged moments in your teenager’s life, and what you say in the first hours after they open that envelope can shape their confidence, their resilience, and their future selves. No pressure 😂 Today I am going to give you the exact sentences to use on A‑level Results […]
Bucket Emptying: One Rule for Screens This Summer
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a78edbec963f68fbd221852 A must‑listen for every parent navigating the screen‑time battle this summer! Today, I cut through the overwhelm with one simple, highly effective rule that stops arguments, protects your child’s sleep, stabilises their mood, and restores calm at home. If you’re seeing bedtime resistance, evening meltdowns, wired behaviour at night, or grumpy mornings, this episode […]
Screen Time, Sleep, and Your Child’s Mood: What You Are Missing
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a73ad50c3e1347e8b245497 Screens aren’t just distracting your child – they’re quietly disrupting the one thing their brain and body cannot function without: sleep. And when sleep quality drops, everything else follows: mood, behaviour, emotional regulation, impulse control, learning, resilience and family harmony. In today’s episode, I explain the real screen‑time problem most parents miss, how it […]
Bucket Emptying: 5 Things to Say When Your Child Won’t Try Something
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a6f8f9588c5585c85bc8c14 Fear of failure is one of the most misunderstood challenges parents face, especially when you’re raising a bright, capable child who refuses to try anything unless success is guaranteed. Today, I break down exactly why children avoid new experiences, quit the moment things get hard, melt down over mistakes, or insist “I can’t do […]
When Your Child Won’t Try Anything New: Fear of Failure and the Resilience Gap
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a6a66252a5f0f307218e48f If you’re watching your bright, capable child refuse to try anything unless success is guaranteed, this episode is going to feel like oxygen. I’m breaking down exactly what’s really driving fear of failure in children – the avoidance, the perfectionism, the “I’m not doing it if I’m going to be bad at it” – […]
Bucket Emptying: Five Ways to Support Your Sensitive Child Without Wrapping Them in Cotton Wool
https://embed.acast.com/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/6a66770bd1989631425d54fd In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most confusing challenges parents face: how to support a highly sensitive child without wrapping them in cotton wool or pushing them too hard. If your child feels everything deeply – the party overwhelm, the criticism that undoes them, the emotional intensity that seems bigger than everyone […]