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Aug 24, 2025 29 min

Bucket Emptying: First Day at School Jitters

from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

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 first day jitters. So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:21 - It’s normal to feel nervous 05:33 - Active listening 09:28 - Pulling back bedtime 13:28 - Role play problem solving 14:55 - Prep ourselves 18:03 - Protect their energy 21:35 - A happy child is more likely to learn 24:51 - Pulling everything together 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 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.

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