Talking Sense with Dr Martha

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How Can We Stop Children From Interrupting? Jan 02, 2023

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When children interrupt adult conversations it can feel frustrating and rude. How do we support our children to learn social cues? What is the best way to teach them not to interrupt? And what can we learn from our child interrupting us about the importance of little ones voices? Dr Martha explores all of this and offers practical actionable strategies to guide you and your little one.

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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.

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How To Find a Balance with Screen Time? Dec 26, 2022

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Screens are everywhere! When little ones want to watch screens what is the best way of setting limits? Is there such a thing as ‘healthy screentime’? And how do you find the right balance for you and your family? Dr Martha explores all of these questions and offers you the current evidence base we have on screentime and children.

On January 6th 2023 Dr Martha will be making a big announcement and it will happen on the newsletter first. Sign up now and don’t miss out!

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If you would like to be a part of the podcast email and audio question Dr Martha here: podcast@drmarthapsychologist.com

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

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Where is The Line Between Caring and Spoiling? Dec 19, 2022

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How do you know whether you are showing care to your child or spoiling them? Where is the line between nurturing and bringing up an entitled child? Dr Martha shares the difference and the reasons behind why children might ask for care even when they have the skills to do things by themselves.

On January 6th 2023 Dr Martha will be making a big announcement and it will happen on the newsletter first. Sign up now and don’t miss out!

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

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How Can We Talk About Reproduction With Our Kids? Dec 12, 2022

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Do you know how to answer your child’s questions about ‘where babies come from’? And what do you do when your answer isn’t enough and they want ‘more’ understanding about how babies are made? Dr Martha gives you the tools and scripts to talk about this with your child to build your confidence in this topic and bring your child a sense of safety that they can trust you to answer their big questions, always.

Find Dr Martha’s curated list of books on reproduction, sex and families here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drmdc_paediatric_psychologist/list/PH5HRDNY6GLO

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How to Respond to Children When They Lie? Dec 05, 2022

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We all want to discourage lies in our children… but what is the true purpose of a ‘lie’? And if we understand this, can it help us respond to our children’s lie’s differently? Dr Martha explores the truth about lies and how you can build honesty and trust with your child, in a way that feeds into the long-term benefit of a stronger connection with you.

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How to Help Children Say Goodbye When They Don’t Want to? Nov 28, 2022

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When it’s time to leave some children shut down and struggle to say goodbye. This might seem rude and frustrating, but there is a lot more going on for your little one! Dr Martha discusses what is going on from a child’s point of view and offers 5 top strategies to guide you in supporting your child to learn how to say ‘goodbye’ without using force or coercion.

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How to Respond to Children’s Requests For Toys? Nov 21, 2022

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Does your child ask for toys? Does it feel like they can never get ‘enough’ and a new thing is always on the horizon? Dr Martha discusses how to respond to children’s requests for more ‘things’ with three easy steps to guide you. She also offers 2 strategies to support you using these moments as opportunities for developing delayed gratification, teaching the value of choices, and managing disappointment. Given the festive period is on the horizon, Dr Martha also touches on how to prepare for a child’s ‘wish list’ for Christmas.

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How to Respond When Children Say Hurtful Words To Us? Nov 14, 2022

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If your child has ever said “I hate you!” or “you are the worst mummy/daddy ever!” it might have shaken you to the core and made you wonder if there was something wrong with your child (or you as their parent!). Dr Martha talks through what is really happening in these moments, how you can be most effective in your response, and strategies that will support your child in changing their words to something more respectful when big feelings show up.

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How Do I Build Gratitude With My Child Whose Cup is Always Half-Empty? Nov 07, 2022

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Have you ever organized a day out with all the things your child enjoys only to find them grumpy and telling you they want to go home? Yep… it’s happened to me too! As adults, you might see this as ungratefulness or plain rudeness – but there is something else going on here. Dr Martha walks you through why children appear ungrateful and what is realistically happening, along with what you can do in the moment and outside of these times to build a practice of gratitude.

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If you would like to be a part of the podcast email and audio question Dr Martha here: podcast@drmarthapsychologist.com

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

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How To Deal With Others Judgement of Our Parenting? Oct 31, 2022

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As parents there will be times when you feel judged by others for the choices you make for your child. How can you respond towards your child at these times? What can you do or say that role models to others that you are doing the best job you can as a parent? And as an adult in the presence of children, what is your role in all of this? Dr Martha uses a real example to walk you through actions, words, and ideas to help you set respectful boundaries with your child and others when you are in public.

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If you would like to be a part of the podcast email and audio question Dr Martha here: podcast@drmarthapsychologist.com

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

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