# What I Know for Sure About Raising Confident Kids

An episode of [How Not to Screw Up Your Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1571503566), 15 Apr 2026, 33 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/e/69e00934501ebe6715c1cb02/media.mp3

Today is my birthday, and it’s become a tradition of mine to reflect on life and what I’ve learned. So this year I’m reflecting in public, on the podcast with you. I am going to share my top ten parenting lessons, drawn from my own experience, about how to raise confident children. My two children are adults now, and I like to think I’ve learnt a lot over the years. I’ve gotten things right, and I’ve certainly gotten things wrong - we’re only human! So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:13 - A birthday wish 03:44 - Parents to adult children 06:54 - Meal time is family time 08:55 - A roast dinner goes a long way 11:47 - Value systems are for life 15:19 - This too shall pass 18:36 - People pleasing 22:27 - Comparison through a softer lens 26:21 - Humans are complicated 28:51 - Don’t take yourself too seriously 💚 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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