⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Child Prefers Their Dad Over Me

On this podcast, we often talk about parental preference in regards to when your child is clinging to you, but today we have a dilemma from a mum who's kid only wants to be around their dad. So what do you do when dad's away? Plus we go through our wins and fails leading up to Christmas. This is t…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Can I Hug My Child If They're Throwing A Tantrum?

If your child was having a meltdown and wanted a cuddle, what would you do? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be hard to know. Gen and Amy answer a question from a mum who wants to know what to do, plus whether she needs to get on the same page as her husband about feeding her …

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing a 'Difficult' Child

On this episode of Beyond The Chaos, Amy and Gen receive a heartbreaking voicemail from a mum who's at her wit's end with her young daughter. They break down this very common dilemma and what parents can do to look after their child, and themselves. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen a…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Grandparents and Boundaries

How involved are your parents in your kid's lives? Grandparents can be an enormous help, but are setting up boundaries also important? Plus, one kid having a meltdown is bad enough. So how do you handle two (or more)? Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Preparing For The First Day of School

This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer a question about a kid who is very excited for the first day of school. So, what's the problem? Plus, Amy really needs some help with her household, and Gen has some comforting words of wisdom. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Am…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing A Messy Child

This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer listener dilemmas from two mums at the end of their tether. One has a tornado child that will not clean up after themselves, and the other has a daughter who's tales are getting taller and taller. Plus, is it really a big deal if your kid skips a b…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How To Talk To Your Child About Body Image

In a BTC first, we speak to a guest this episode, Dr Zali Yager from Embrace Kids! After we got a question a few weeks ago from a parent who's 5 year old was called 'fat', we thought we'd enlist her help about talking to your kids about body image and dealing with unkind words. Plus, we answer a l…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Tackling Stage Fright and Doing Hard Things

This week, Gen Muir and Amy Gerard answer a listener question from a mum who's daughter is getting stage fright during dance recitals and doesn't know whether to pull her out, plus a parent who's kids prefer her over their dad...and it's driving her nuts. Ask your parenting questions and follow Be…

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Is My Child Gaslighting Me?

This week Gen and Amy answer two listener questions from a mum whose child won't stop lying to her, and another who is trying to deal with the juggle of parenting. Plus, Gen and Amy share their parenting wins for the week, including some special alone time, and a one way ticket to glow town. Ask …

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Sibling Fights

This week author, parent educator and Mum of four boys - Gen Muir - and author, radio host and Mum of three - Amy Gerard - team up to talk about why children physically fight with their siblings, parents and those around them, what to expect and thoughts around what to do when it happens. They ans…