Beyond The Chaos

Mar 25 2025 35 ep. 30 mins 24
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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.

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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Kids Are Just So Loud!

Mar 25 2025 32 mins  
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 with Gen and Amy to get some advice. Plus, Gen confesses she's been struggling with mum guilt, and Amy nails some solo parenting.  Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do I Handle Accidental Aggression In My Child?

Mar 11 2025 26 mins  
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 trying their best to control it? Plus, Amy's win is an app that has changed her life (or at least her pantry) and Gen receives the unthinkable from her teenage son.  Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Orde

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Daughter Is Being Picked On, What Do I Do?

Feb 25 2025 32 mins  
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 to do so they can stick up for themselves. Gen and Amy have some sound advice after being in similar positions. Plus, Gen's dog is addicted to carbs, Amy is off the booze, and we discuss screens and kids (again!). Email your voicemail

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My 3 Year Old Won't Stop Hurting My Baby

Feb 11 2025 41 mins  
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 might surprise you. Plus, Gen has a rant about why long school holidays simply don't work, and the card deck that has revolutionised the labour imbalance in her household. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Ord

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

Dec 17 2024 30 mins  
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 the last episode of Beyond The Chaos for the year, so have a great holiday period and s

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

Dec 03 2024 29 mins  
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 kids different meals. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Ord

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing a 'Difficult' Child

Nov 19 2024 29 mins  
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 and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Li

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Grandparents and Boundaries

Nov 05 2024 38 mins  
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 book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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

Oct 22 2024 28 mins  
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 Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little P

⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing A Messy Child

Oct 08 2024 33 mins  
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 bath every now and again? Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE O