Beyond The Chaos
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 not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do. Follow the sh…Social links:
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A Vent About School Lunchboxes
It's an AMEN episode, and can we get an amen for how hard it is packing lunch boxes? Do your kids pack their own? Do they eat the food you give them? Will the cycle of bringing home uneaten food ever end? Jump in our Facebook group and let us know: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 L…
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Do 'Time Outs' Ever Actually Work?
Time outs are a contentious subject; while they've been used to try and discipline children for a long time, do they ever actually work? Amy and Gen discuss a great listener question this week from a mum who is not sure. Plus, Amy has a cracker of a 'low' from her trip to Vietnam. Leave your ques…
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"I'm A Motherless Mother": Reflections On Mother's Day
Amy and Gen are popping in your feeds for a quick Mother's Day reflection, with Amy dialling in from Vietnam. Will it be better than last year's disaster? Plus, it's Gen's first Mother's Day without her own mum. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondth…
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Why Your Child 'Pushing Your Buttons' Is Not What You Think
Have you ever thought, 'man my child just loves to push my buttons'? Most parents have at some point. Well, Gen has some thoughts around the idea of back chat and pushing buttons that might surprise you. Plus, Amy reckons the Tooth Fairy needs to lift her game. Leave your question for Gen and Amy…
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Why Your Child's Eye Health Is So Important
How much do you know about myopia? Or even what it is? It's super common in children, and can not only affect how children see the world, but their ability to learn and play. Today on the show we're joined by Margaret Lam, Head Optometrist at 1001 Optometry, to learn more about myopia. To find out…
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You Need To Be Having The Sex Conversation Earlier Than You Think
You're probably cringing at the thought of it, but we all know how important the 'where do babies come from' conversation is. But what age is appropriate, and what do you say? We hear from a listener grappling with this. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at…
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Kids and Screens: Is It A Losing Battle?
Amy is back, and needs some help from Gen managing her kids and screens. Can you have different rules for different kids? Plus, Gen and Amy compare their very different school holidays. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get you…
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Managing Kids Who Use Harsh Words
Most kids go through a phase where they can use some really callous language, and while this is normal, it is shocking! Today, Gen answers a listener question about a little girl who can say some not very nice things. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at be…
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The Manosphere And Raising Boys (And Girls)
In this special A-GEN episode, Gen dives into some of the fears both parents of boys and girls have right now; The Manosphere and raising good boys. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here …
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Holidaying With Kids- It's Possible!
Amy has just gotten back from a family holiday to Bali and she not only survived, she thrived! Plus, Gen recounts the family holiday from hell where she almost died (apparently). Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order A…
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