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 questi...
⭐️ 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 the last episode of Beyond The Chaos for the year, so have a great holiday period and see you in 2025! 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 Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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⭐️ 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 kids different meals. 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 Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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⭐️ 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 and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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⭐️ 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 book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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⭐️ 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 Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.