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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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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The Heartbreak Of Your Child Saying And Doing Hurtful Things
Everyone has experienced their child acting out with their words and actions, but when is intervention needed? And what do you do? We hear from a worried listener who needs support, and Gen and Amy have some sage advice. Plus, Gen's nightmare situation in Melbourne, and how self care makes all the…
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When Amy Called Gen For Parenting Advice
It's an AMEN episode! This week, Amy called Gen with a parenting dilemma of her own, and needed some level headed advice on whether punishing a kid for lying ever works. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy …
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Different Kids, Different Rules? Parenting Siblings Individually
Is it inevitable that if you have more than one child, you will parent them differently? And how does that affect the kids, and the family dynamic? This is a common dilemma for our listeners, and today Amy and Gen hear from a parent experiencing this concern. Plus, Amy's got a fairy godmother in h…
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Getting On The Same Page As Your Partner with Matty J from Two Doting Dads
We have a very special guest on this episode! One half of Two Doting Dads, former Bachelor, and dad of 3 Matty J joins Gen and Amy on the show! In this bumper episode they speak about their highs and lows of the week, as well as answer a listener question about getting on the same parenting page a…
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