The Parenting Podcast That Tells It Like It Is

Real Talk for Raising Resilient Kids

Welcome to How Not to F#*K Up Your Kids - the parenting podcast that goes beyond picture-perfect advice and digs into the real, messy, meaningful parts of raising emotionally healthy kids.

Why This Podcast?

You're not alone. Parenting today can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to break generational cycles, ditch guilt, and raise confident, emotionally aware children. This podcast was made to equip you with the tools to raise resilient, liberated and empowered kids.

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Who’s Our Podcast For?

Whether you're an expecting parent, a seasoned parent, or someone contemplating parenthood, this podcast is for you. It's for anyone who wants to raise resilient humans, without losing their own identity along the way.

 Listener Love

  • "I have thoroughly enjoyed listening. It's engaging, informative, thought-provoking and not preachy. It has expanded my knowledge about pregnancy and childcare and helped me feel excited and proud to embark on this journey as a mother."

    Listener, Third Trimester

  • "This podcast couldn't have come at a better time. Being pregnant the second time has been a completely different journey and it has definitely helped me to find moments to have stillness and communication with the baby in my womb"

    Listener, Pregnant with Baby #2

  • "I found reassurance that there are no perfect ways to parent. But these conversations invite us to reflect on the importance of the job at hand, to do the best we can. Important listening for anyone considering children or already in the midsts of child-rearing"

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About your hosts

We’re Kitty and Katie, co-hosts of How Not to F#K Up Your Kids. Kitty is a psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience helping children feel heard, safe and respected. Katie is a TV presenter and conflict mediator passionate about emotional repair and connection.

Together, we bring you real, useful parenting insights, without the pressure to be perfect (because there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’)

Join the Journey

Join us on our mission to empower children and help them feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are 🧡 With over 30 years clinical experience, and as a mother of two amazing kids, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of raising the next ge
It is important to support and guide our kids, but also to give them the space to learn and grow on their own. Instil confidence in them where you can, and trust in their ability to find their own way. 🗺️ Try to worry less and instead embrace your
It is appropriate to apologise to your child when you have gotten it wrong. Communication is key - it creates an environment where children feel comfortable expressing their feelings and concerns without fear of judgment or being dismissed. 🧡
Interesting to see more primary schools exploring 'mud play' Outdoor play can help kids connect with nature and develop sensory experiences, which are increasingly vital as children's activities become more screen-based. Don't forget to explore nat