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If you’ve ever asked your children “How was school?” and received “Fine”, “I don’t know”, or total silence, you’re not alone. Our children walk through the door with a full emotional bucket, tired from holding themselves together all day, so the usual questions just don’t work.
In today’s bucket emptying episode, I give you five simple questio...
What’s the real key to raising a child who genuinely loves learning - not because of school pressure, grades, or how much homework they do, but because curiosity and resilience have been built from the inside out?
As a psychologist and parent, I’ve seen again and again that children do the best academically and emotionally when we stop focusing on homework battles...
The first day at a new school can be a scary experience for many children, as well as us parents! But what do you do if your kid is super nervous?
We often feel like the bad guy making them go in when they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those ...
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 own family and with ...
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 quietly struggling...