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Bucket Emptying: 6 Things Your Children Worry About... and What to Do About Them

Bucket Emptying: 6 Things Your Children Worry About... and What to Do About Them

Update: 2025-11-24
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As parents, we worry. It’s in our nature!


Are they safe?

Are they hungry?

Are they happy?

The list goes on…


But SPOILER ALERT: our kids worry too!


The world is a scary place, and the world around them is constantly changing, with new things to learn and new experiences to process all the time.


In this bucket emptying episode, I’m going to reveal the six most common things your children worry about AND I will share some super practical tips to help you deal with them. Because remember, your job as mum and dad is to support, and that means empowering our little ones to fix things themselves, so that they grow up to be confident, independent, and well-rounded adults.


So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…



Mentioned in this episode:

Becoming Me - https://drmaryhan.com/episode/becoming-me-the-school-years/ 

Breathing & Take 10 - https://drmaryhan.com/episode/breathing-techniques-for-anxious-children/ 



Highlights from this episode:

01:02 - Worry is an important emotion

02:25 - Worried about social relationships

06:21 - Worried about social media

08:52 - Worried about big life changes

11:09 - Worried about to-do lists

15:45 - Worried about inconsistency

19:14 - Worried about trauma

22:03 - Name it to tame it

23:46 - Deep breaths

25:39 - Maryhanisms

29:08 - A worry window



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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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Bucket Emptying: 6 Things Your Children Worry About... and What to Do About Them

Bucket Emptying: 6 Things Your Children Worry About... and What to Do About Them