Family Secrets

Every family has a past which they want to shield their children from. It may be a relative with an addition, a past severe mental health issue, a criminal record or simply something you have not yet found the right way to talk to your children about. I will share my tips on if, when, and how we have these conversations with our children. Here are the highlights:(2:30) Why it’s important to share family information(6:45) Timing is everything(7:50) Try to avoid it being a big conversation (12:30) Plan explanations in advance so you don't panic (15.45) Give you child time to process the information and encourage them to ask questions when they're ready(19:00) Accept it's likely to open old wounds and everyone needs time to heal. Be kind to yourself!Purchase your ticket for the next 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan 'Stop Battling Back-Chat' at 8pm GMT on the 22nd of May. Watch the Bucket Emptying Episodes on YoutubeJoin the How Not to Screw Up Your Kids Community and ask Dr Maryhan your parenting questions in the weekly Q&A, access a library of digital courses, watch live/recorded 60-minutes with Dr Maryhan at your convenience, and in February your children can attend online workshops too. All for just £1.79! (you can cancel at anytime).To access the free resources mentioned in the episodes 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.