From the education system, to conflicting expectations, to technology and social media… Netflix’s hit TV show Adolescence has raised many issues about how young men and boys are being raised and the challenges they face. By ignoring some of these underlying problems, we are letting down our children. Our kids deserve to grow up in a world where they feel safe. This starts with making sure we - as parents, as teachers, as role models, and as a society - are raising our boys with the skills and the emotional intelligence to thrive in the real world. To help you with this, I am going to respond to some of the key questions and themes raised by Stephen Graham’s series, and give you some actionable advice that you can start putting into practice right away. This episode is not an easy one, so find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and get ready for the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:19 - Misogyny and Incel 04:51 - The issues facing young men in today’s world 06:46 - Start having conversations 08:51 - Educate yourself 12:12 - What steps can you take as a family? 14:24 - Teaching empathy and acceptance 17:44 - Identity creates agency 20:10 - Role models Additional resources: The Lost Boys Report from the Centre for Social Justice: https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/lost-boys 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 अप्रैल 2025 - 25 min 38 sek
If you haven’t yet seen Adolescence on Netflix, what have you been doing?! Jokes aside, this TV show has been a triggering one for many of us, but especially those parents of boys. It has brought to light many issues around the manosphere, masculinity, and a generation of children who, without a safe space to have open and honest conversations with grownups, can be easily influenced by harmful content elsewhere. That’s why this week’s bucket emptying episode is all about how to have those difficult conversations with your kids. As the grown up in the room, it is your job to take the reigns with this, and I’m going to help you! So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:56 - We’re not looking for just one deep conversation 02:56 - Seize natural opportunities 05:07 - Instigate the conversation if needed 08:33 - Don’t confuse silence for an opportunity to keep talking 10:10 - Leave them wanting 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 मार्च 2025 - 12 min 20 sek
New research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks children in England and Wales near bottom for physical activity. This reflects a world where children are becoming less active… in fact, between the ages of 7 and 16, our kids will spend on average half a year - that’s six whole months - playing video games. But here’s the thing… Our children are not lazy, and we’re not heading for some Wall-E world where we all whizz around on floating chairs! They could just be bored. I believe we can make positive changes to get our children, and ourselves, living a healthier and more active lifestyle, so in this episode I share my top tips to help you get moving! So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:39 - Stat attack! 04:39 - What’s the default at home? 10:02 - Start from where you are, not from where you think you should be 13:23 - Explore natural curiosities in other activities 17:57 - Creating family activity time 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 मार्च 2025 - 23 min 43 sek
Does your child always leave their room in a mess? Do they leave tasks to the last minute? Are they always on their phone, or wanting to be? As parents we tend to think of things like this as an issue, but in this episode I’m going to help you pivot, because these are not flaws. They’re just skill gaps. When we can reframe these traits of our kids, then we can start to identify how they might need help and support, to gain new skills and overcome some of these day to day challenges. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:50 - We’ve all been there 03:07 - Reframing makes a big difference 07:50 - Neurodivergence 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 मार्च 2025 - 11 min 07 sek
I am SO MAD! Or I was when I first listened to a guest discuss their parenting views on another top podcast. Her guidance - that children should not be in daycare and that women should stay at home for the first couple of years - I felt was too dogmatic, and I immediately jumped on the mic to record this episode. That professional’s opinion comes from an informed place. However, I strongly disagree with them, and in this episode I want to share what I believe are the five core things you should be providing for your children, irrespective of family structure and circumstances. Because if you can focus on providing these things, your children will flourish. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… (now who wants to guess what podcast I was listening to?) Highlights from this episode: 00:49 - The story behind this podcast 05:14 - Secure attachments 13:04 - Emotional support 19:29 - Communication 24:08 - Boundaries and structure 27:11 - Positive role models 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 मार्च 2025 - 32 min 36 sek
Exams can be a stressful time for our children, which makes them a stressful time for us mums and dads too! There’s a lot of pressure, which can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be like this. In this episode I help you to understand the difference between belief gaps, skills gaps and knowledge gaps, how to identify which one (or combination of) your child is struggling with, and share some tips on how you can help them manage this. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:47 - Expectation vs Reality 02:23 - Identify the mismatch 07:09 - Bridging the knowledge gap 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 मार्च 2025 - 12 min
Is your child quiet, shy or reserved? Do they struggle to get heard in group settings? Are you worried their introversion is holding them back? As parents we naturally worry about our children, but here’s some breaking news: just because they might be reserved or quiet, it does not mean they lack belief or confidence. They may not know how to assert themselves in certain situations as well as others, or even as well as you or their siblings, so in this episode I am going to help you spot the signs where additional support may be needed, and give you some expert advice on how to help your children find their voice. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:09 - Some children are naturally more reserved than others 03:10 - Home is a safe space 05:48 - The wooden spoon 09:05 - Does your child need additional support? 12:14 - Signs of low self-belief or lack of confidence 14:53 - A compliment is like a non-stick pan 18:53 - Finding opportunities for your child to test their capabilities 21:56 - Practice practice practice 23:36 - What are you modelling? 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 मार्च 2025 - 27 min 20 sek
Do you dread nap time? And is your child always resisting a nap? As parents, we know there’s nothing worse than the tantrum of an overtired kid, so in this episode I’m here to help you create an effective routine to help your children rest and recharge. Spoiler alert: maybe it’s time to detach yourself from nap time and start thinking about it as quiet time instead. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:14 - Why do children need naps? 03:55 - Tiredness is not an on-off switch 05:15 - Repetition is effective 07:39 - Pick up the cues 09:45 - Creating resilient children through quiet time 11:50 - Transitioning from naps to quiet time 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 मार्च 2025 - 14 min 26 sek
Do your parents criticise your parenting? Do you struggle to enforce your own rules on the Grandparents? Do Nan and Grandad sometimes think they’re above the law of Mum and Dad? If you’re constantly battling with your own parents over your children, don’t worry - we’ve all there at some point! I often had difficult conversations with my own Mum when raising my two children, and it’s not easy. In this episode I’m going to help you manage these situations by sharing some top tips on how to approach this tricky topic with your parents, and resolve it before an all our family war breaks out! So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:28 - We rely on Grandparents 02:56 - Generational parenting differences 06:55 - An environment to talk openly 08:43 - Active listening 11:48 - Communicate your approach and the reasons behind them 14:55 - Acknowledge our parents’ feelings 19:54 - Setting boundaries 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 मार्च 2025 - 26 min 52 sek
Do you ever find yourself procrastinating? Do you ever struggle to focus on one task at a time? And how many things are unfinished because something more important suddenly came up? Both children and parents can get so easily distracted - I understand, the world is a busy, urgent place at times, and it feels like everything needs doing all at once! In this episode, I help you apply the 5 Minute Rule to help you focus your energy on one thing at a time. By fully zoning in on one thing for even a short amount of time, you will get so much more out of that activity. So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:02 - What is the 5 Minute Rule? 03:54 - The 4 steps to implementing 06:03 - Beware of these pitfalls! 08:29 - It’s not just for procrastinators 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 मार्च 2025 - 10 min 51 sek