# Bucket Emptying: Start Right, End Right - Daily Routines for Calmer, Happier Kids

An episode of [How Not to Screw Up Your Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1571503566), 22 Dec 2025, 17 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/e/6943debdaccce1f842b279ce/media.mp3

Our children are sponges. They absorb our energy. So when we start our day with a bang, that rubs off, and our kids will be unbalanced from the get go. And that just sets us all up for a difficult day, doesn’t it? So, in today’s bucket emptying episode, I’m going to share my top tips on how to set up your day for calm, cooperation and compassion. I will give you 5 things that you can do at the start of your day, and 2 things to do at the end, and you can start them right now! So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:30 - Less bang, more fizz 02:38 - The wake up rule 05:26 - Screen time embargo 07:20 - Early movement 09:51 - Get ready 11:14 - Today is a new day 15:00 - One lesson learnt 💚 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 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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