Bucket Emptying - REFILL: First Day at School Jitters - Top Ten Tips
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 ...
30 Elo 29min
The One Conversation Every Parent Should Have With Their Child Before September
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 c...
26 Elo 19min
3 Conversation to Have with Your Child After Results (For Any Grade)
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...
23 Elo 12min
GCSE Results Day: What Your Child Needs From You in the Next 24 Hours
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 ...
19 Elo 21min
Bucket Emptying: 5 Ways to Support Your Teenager When Plans Change
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 f...
16 Elo 12min
What to Say to Your Teenager on Results Day (Whatever the Grades)
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 ...
12 Elo 26min
Bucket Emptying: One Rule for Screens This Summer
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...
9 Elo 13min
Screen Time, Sleep, and Your Child's Mood: What You Are Missing
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, ...
5 Elo 22min
