Beyond The Chaos

While we all like to imagine our kids are going to be best friends, sibling jealousy is very normal and can be especially prevalent when a new baby enters the family. Today we hear from a mum whose eldest gets jealousy especially during feeding, and Gen and Amy have some sound advice.
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We talk a lot on Beyond The Chaos about how hard it is when it looks like everyone else has it together, while you feel like you're falling apart (even when we all know no one is perfect). On this episode we hear from a mum who is feeling imposter syndrome as a mum and health professional, and Gen and Amy break down this complicated and relatable feeling.
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So many kids have a complicated relationship with sleep; everything from not wanting to sleep in their own bed, to not being tired at bedtime. We hear from a listener going through this problem with her 8 year old, and Gen has one rule to tackle it.
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Gen and Amy are back in the studio for 2026! They reflect on the highs and lows of school holidays; which as we know can range from beautiful moments of bonding to breaking up screaming matches between siblings and counting down the days 'til they're back at school.
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Talking about dating can feel like a loaded topic; but there comes a time that every parent needs to broach that topic with their teen. But the question is, what is the right age? And how do you have that conversation without both of you cringing?
This week, Amy and Gen answer a listener question about exactly this.
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