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

Dec 22, 2025
17 mins

Episode Description

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



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