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Beyond The Chaos
Join parent educator and obstetric social worker - Gen Muir - and mum of three - Amy Gerard - as they tackle the challenges of parenthood and answer your questions on Beyond The Chaos. Listening to this podcast is guaranteed to reduce parent guilt, help with practical tips and show you that you're n...
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Are Your Kids Old Enough to Go Out Unsupervised?
When is the right age to let your kid and their friends roam unsupervised? And what happens if you find out another parent has let your child do exact...
Our Top 5 Tips For Getting Through Starting School
As we creep closer to school starting for 2026, your child might naturally be anxious. And we're guessing you are too! Gen has your back with 5 practi...
"My Child's Grandparent Calls Her Fat"
Grandparents....we love them, but sometimes they can say problematic things to our kids, often without even realising it. In this mini holiday episode...
Amy's Foolproof Guide To Surviving NYE With Kids
New Year's Eve used to mean dressing up, parties, cocktails, and midnight kisses. But these days, if you're anything like us, we're lucky to see 10pm...
Gen's Christmas Eve Meditation
Whoever said 'T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse' clearly did not have kids. I...
"My Child Is Suddenly Self-Conscious, What Can I Do?"
Welcome to the first in our summer mini episodes! We're not leaving you high and dry without us at any point this festive period, don't worry.
T...
How To Explain Death To Your Child
Having a conversation with your child about someone special dying is one of the hardest talks you can have with them, and it can be tricky knowing how...
Siblings Are Meant To Fight - Here's Why
While it would be nice if siblings always got on with each other, we know that is generally not the case. In fact, sibling fights and rivalry can be o...
We're Sick Of Being Shamed By Instagram Parenting Experts
Recently, we heard from a parent who was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of negative messaging from 'parent experts' around things like sleep traini...
How Do You Tell Your Kids To Put Down The Screen, When You're Also Addicted?
Kids and screens. We talk about it all the time on BTC because it's the issue that we often struggle with the most, as do our listeners.
But is...
Why Your Kid's Tantrum Might Be Due To Them Being a 'DFK'
Do you have a kid who often gets dysregulated to the point of kicking, hitting or biting? Knowing how to stop behaviour is so tricky, but also knowing...
How Important Are Report Cards, Really?
Are we over-parenting our children these days? In an effort to protect their kids, many parents are trying to shield them from any negative experience...
The Real Reason Your Child 'Prefers' The Other Parent
Parental preference is a real thing, and can be really tough on both sides of the fence. Today, Amy and Gen address a question from a listener who's c...
The School Holidays Juggle
On this week's AMEN rant, it's the school holidays juggle. From finding things for kids to keep them occupied, too someone to look after them so you c...
How Dysregulation May Be Causing Your Kid To Act Out
We all know that good kids can act out or have trouble at school, and emotional dysregulation might be what is causing these issues. Today, Amy and Ge...
High Low Buffalo: Gen's Exciting News
High Low Buffalo; it's a communication tool Gen has mentioned on the podcast many times to connect with your kid of any age. And now Gen has some exci...
The Highs And Lows Of Having A Clingy Child
This week on BTC, we hear from a mum who's daughter has turned up the clinginess to 100, but the reason behind a child not leaving you alone might sur...
A Quick Rant About Parenting While Sick
Last week Amy had the flu and was sicker than she had ever been in her life...but the parenting overwhelm never stops. On this week's AMEN rant, Amy a...
How To Handle A Withdrawn Tween
It's pretty common that at some point, your tween might start withdrawing from things like family outings, meals and plans. But that doesn't mean it's...
How To Explain Grief To A Child
While we never want our kids to go through something as hard as losing a pet or someone else special to them, how you guide you child through grief ca...
Dear Schools: Why. So. Many. Emails?!
On this week's AMEN rant, we have a bone to pick with school correspondence. On top of the 14 different apps you need, we're sick of the emails, Whats...
My Daughter Is Assh*le To Me - Here's Why That's A Good Thing
If you have a tween or teen who is perfectly sweet one second and a raging jerk the next, you're not alone. Today we hear from a parent who is at her...
"I Have 'Sneaky' Kid...Should I Be Worried?"
Stealing, swearing, lying...these are all things most kids will do at one point or another. But at what point should you be worried, and is there anyt...
Dealing With Parental Overwhelm
This week on an AMEN episode of Beyond The Chaos (AMy and gEN, of course), we tackle to topic of parental overwhelm. With so much information out ther...
Everything You Need To Know About Breastfeeding
To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Amy and Gen are joined by obstetrician Dr Hugh Porter and midwife and lactation specialist Megan Hangan to...
Teaching Your Sensitive Child How To Lose
How do you teach your child that while winning feels great, it's also ok to lose? And how to teach them right and wrong if they're ultra sensitive? Ge...
The Trick To Getting On The Same Parenting Page As Your Partner
Welcome back to Beyond The Chaos, where due to popular demand we're back to weekly episodes! Every few weeks, we'll be releasing episodes like this on...
"My Son Gets Stage Fright- But Only When I'm Around"
Do you find your child is excited for a big moment or performance, only to fall apart when they see you there to support them? It's way more common th...
When Is The Right Time To Stand Up To Bullies?
Standing up to a bully picking on someone is not easy, even for grown ups, especially when you can just walk away. But when is the right time to step...
The Real Reason Your Kid Is Acting Out
If your child has ever acted out unexpectedly, it can be hard to know why and how to handle the situation. This week we hear from a parent in this sit...
The Craziest Reasons Our Kids Have Gotten Mad At Us
Driving them to school and trying to get them to drink water; just two of the things that have caused our kids to melt down at us recently. So we want...
'Transition Overwhelm' May Be Causing Your Kid's Meltdown
Has your kid ever had a meltdown about going to school or daycare, and then had another meltdown when you've arrived to pick them up? Well 'transition...
BONUS: Our Unfiltered Thoughts On Mother's Day
On the weekend it was Mother's Day, but in some houses across the country, you wouldn't know it. Amy and Gen had to jump into the studio for an specia...
Sensory Seeking Kids And How To Help Them
Most kids have some sensory habits, from twirling their hair to pinching their private parts. Today on the show, we hear from a mum who's daughter's h...
When Is The Right Time To Make Big Changes?
Your kid's life will be full of big changes; some out of their control like when they start school, but some are up to you to decide, like moving from...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Is Telling Lies Really A Big Deal?
Most kids like to make up stories at times, but how is the best way to react to their porky pies without shutting them down? Gen has some sound advice...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Kids Are Just So Loud!
Most kids have trouble controlling their volume at times, but what do you do if yours are just way too loud! An overstimulated parent gets in touch wi...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do I Handle Accidental Aggression In My Child?
Gen and Amy have spoken about kids hurting their siblings so many times on this podcast, but what if the aggression is accidental, and your child is t...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Daughter Is Being Picked On, What Do I Do?
Knowing your child is being picked on or bullied has to be one of the hardest parts of parenting, and so is knowing the right thing to tell your kid t...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My 3 Year Old Won't Stop Hurting My Baby
One of the most common questions we get at Beyond The Chaos is about older siblings hitting or hurting babies, but the reason why and how to stop it m...