Beyond The Chaos
Beyond The Chaos
Playlist by Beyond The ChaosJoin 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 th…Follow the podcast:
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"Women Can Do It All, Just Not All At Once"
Amy has just been announced as the new host of KIIS breakfast radio, and is navigating what this career change means her family, and Gen has some sage advice based upon her own experiences. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Joi…
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ARFID In Children: More That Being A 'Picky' Eater
ARFID and trouble with eating is more that being 'picky', as most mums know, and can be hard to navigate. Gen delves into her personal experience for this listener question. Plus, some parenting highs and lows including a very successful teenage party and Gen and Amy's big career news. Pre-order …
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The Bittersweet Feeling Of Your Kids Growing Up
One day your kids are holding your hand and calling you mummy, and the next they want to be dropped off on the corner so their friends don't see you. Our kid's growing up is inevitable, and comes with a whole host of feelings that Amy and Gen discuss in this episode. Pre-order Gen's new book Why K…
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Beyond The Chaos x Beyond The Bump: Why Kids Need Boundaries
In this special episode, we are joined by Sophie and Jayde from Beyond The Bump for a crossover episode! They keep Amy's seat warm while she's in Italy, and speak to Gen about everything to do with kids and boundaries, including some life-changing advice about what to do when things aren't working …
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Playing, Learning, And The Pressure To Get Your Kid 'School Ready'
It seems like the pressure to get your kid ready to sit down at school and learn is getting earlier and earlier. So what is the ideal age, and should we be encouraging our kids to sit down and read and write before they've started school? Plus, our parenting highs and lows, from a 'runaway' kid to…
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The Real Reason Behind Your Kid's Mega Meltdown
Amy is back from Italy, and got home to a loving peaceful household. For about 30 seconds. Her kids melted down one by one, but Gen has the reason behind why your nice moments are 'ruined' by tantrums and fights. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com…
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Do Your Kids Know How To Answer A Phone?
Do your kids answer the phone with a 'yep?' or a 'what?' instead of 'hello', and you're not sure why? Well, we have a theory. Plus, we hear from a listener who is worried about her daughter being too bossy and controlling in social settings. But is that really a bad thing? Pre-order Gen's new book…
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How Long Would You Leave Your Kids To Go On Holidays?
Every parent deserves the occasional child-free holiday, and this week Amy has jetted off to Italy. She's not going for very long but is already anxious about leaving her kids, but Gen has a story about her parents leaving her when she was 4 for a very long time... Plus, an update on Gen's lost su…
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"I Have A Hyperactive Child, Is This 'Normal'?"
Lots of kids have extra energy, but sometimes hyperactivity can start being concerning. At what point is behaviour too disruptive for your child, and everyone else, and what do you do? Gen and Amy answer a listener question about this topic. Plus, Amy has a gross parenting fail, but a beautiful wi…
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The Book That Has Divided The Country
It's an AMEN (featuring a new theme!) and Amy and Gen are discussing the new hit book Yesteryear, Amy's upcoming travel plans, and why Gen swears by a holiday hike. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need Boundaries here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761906817/ Join our Facebook group and …
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