Talking Sense with Dr Martha

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How Do I Help My Child Through Competition? May 15, 2023

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Competition is everywhere and we need to help our children learn how to navigate the wins and the losses. Dr Martha discusses what competition can teach us all that is more than the ideas of 'winning vs losing'. With focus on how to reframe hardship into an opportunity to learn, grow and improve, Dr Martha shares some the areas you can focus on to teach a child resilience, grit, and a growth mindset.

The Confident Parent course is out! Do you have, or look after, children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old? The Confident Parent is a practical, video-based course for parents and caregivers from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha. Over eighty 3-6 minute videos to guide you through the main challenges of the early years (including sibling rivalry).

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How Do I Talk To My Children About Our Separation? May 08, 2023

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Making the decision to separate as a couple is never an easy one. Considering how you share the new with your children show how much you care about the relationship you have with them and can help you all adjust to the changes a separation brings. Dr Martha talks through how to talk to children about an adult separation, the areas to consider for you and for them, as well as what to do when children witness adult conflict. Because your story is unique you will need to adapt the words and ideas suggested here but Dr Martha hopes it will offer you some comfort and grounding in the conversations.

If you need further support there is help available:

Divorce Aid: www.divorceaid.co.uk

Independently run page with information for parents, children and teens

Parent Line: 0808 800 2222

Emotional support, information and guidance for parents going through family changes

Gingerbread: www.gingerbread.co.uk

Expert advice and practice support for single parents

✨The Confident Parent course is out! Do you have, or look after, children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old? The Confident Parent is a practical, video-based course for parents and caregivers from Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha. Over eighty 3-6 minute videos to guide you through the main challenges of the early years.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How Do I Respond When My Child Calls Their Body Fat? May 01, 2023

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How do you speak about your body? We all have a self-critical voice and for some this is louder than others. How do you then respond when it's your child talking about their body as 'fat' in a way that is shaming or negative of themselves? Dr Martha talks about the importance of talking about 'fat' in ways that are neutral and helping children accept and value difference in themselves and others sharing ideas and strategies you can implement in every day life.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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Talking Sense X Blended Podcast Apr 26, 2023

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On this Special Episode of Talking Sense Dr Martha shares her favourite three podcasts from Blended, by Kate Ferdinand and discusses why she thinks they are a useful listen.

i) The Mother's Day Episode - A moving listen on the lesser spoken stories of mothering. If mothers day is hard for you this may be a useful listen you wish to come back to

ii) The importance of embracing heritage with Adrienne Herbert - A deep dive into celebrating our cultural differences and why this matters for children.

iii)How to effectively engage with our children with Dr Martha - In this episode Kate interviews Dr Martha on a range of topics ranging from anxiety, grief, imposter syndrome, and how to regulate our own emotions.

Dr Martha warmly invites you to listen to all these episodes and more on Blended here: https://spotify.link/0rDeqkfX9yb

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How Can I Manage My Children's Fighting? Apr 24, 2023

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If you have more than one child do you see them fighting over toys, winding each other up, and/or competing about who 'wins' or gets to the swings first? Sibling rivalry is common and there is a reason why siblings wind each other up and have conflict. Dr Martha discusses sibling rivalry in this podcast, where it stems from, what it communicates, and the things you can do to manage it.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How do I help my child with a toilet regression? Apr 17, 2023

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When children learn how to use the toilet they sometimes go through phases of 'not getting it quite right'. If your family has had a recent change, such as welcoming a new baby, then toileting accidents can be more likely, especially when a child is 'learning' this skill rather than fully mastered it. Dr Martha discusses what is happening for children at these times of family change and transition, and the more useful things you can do to support them to continue learning how to use the toilet which is a process that takes time.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How to help my child deal with 'shyness'? Apr 10, 2023

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Do you think of your child as "shy"? What is the best way to respond to others when they call our child "shy"? And what is the best language to use around your child to promote confidence and help them overcome "shyness"? Dr Martha talks about "shyness" from a different perspective and answers all these questions to offer you practical strategies you can put into place right away. "Shyness" doesn't have to be something we think of as negative and Dr Martha will help you reframe this in a way that can support your to build your child's inner confidence.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How To Teach Little Boys That It's Ok To Have Big Emotions? Apr 03, 2023

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Little boys gets taught from an early age the rigid rules of 'masculinity' in terms of what is acceptable to say, do, and like. This can turn toxic in the long term and have a detrimental impact on the health and well-being of men. Dr Martha discusses what 'toxic masculinity' is and how it differs from healthy masculine behaviours, she breaks down some for he stereotypes we have absorbed in Western Society and offers you ideas to reflect on and work with if you wish to break the cycle of 'toxic masculinity' for your child and for yourself.

Dr Martha's Recommended Book list for book on this topic see 'Gender' here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/recommended-books

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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How Do I Build Body Positivity With My Child? Mar 27, 2023

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'Body Positivity' is a bit of a movement at the moment. The idea that feeling good about yourself comes within, not from how you look. There is a wealth of research on this topic and the things that support children in developing positive self-worth outside of what their physical appearance looks like. Dr Martha explores the main areas that you can focus on as parents and adults around children, and how working on developing body positive attitudes for you is the most powerful.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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What Should I Do When My Child Won't Listen To My "No"? Mar 20, 2023

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Does your child ever seem to ignore you when you say "no" and keep asking or doing the thing you have asked them to not do? If your answer is "yes", you're not alone! There is a reason why children tend to ignore "no" that has nothing to do with stubbornness, defiance or rudeness. Dr Martha talks you through what is happening from a child's view and gives you actionable strategies to help you get heard more easily. For more support with challenging behaviours and strategies to guide your parenting check out Dr Martha's Confident Parent Course, details below.

Learn more about the course and sign up here: https://www.drmarthapsychologist.com/the-course

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