Beyond The Chaos
by Amy Gerard & Gen Muir
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What To Do When Your Child Says (Very) Inappropriate Words
What To Do When Your Child Says (Very) Inappropriate Words
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- What To Do When Your Child Says (Very) Inappropriate Words · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 42Sometimes our kids can see or hear a word, and repeat it, even when they know they shouldn't. Today we hear from a mum who's little one won't stop saying a very inappropriate…
- Picking The Right School For Your Child · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 41Whether it's primary or high school, picking the right school isn't always as simple as which one is closest. There's the needs of your child, public or private, religious or…
- "My Husband Is Uncomfortable With My Daughter Having A Boyfriend!" · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 40Whether you have younger or older kids, chances are you'll be facing them having a boyfriend or girlfriend at some point. So what do we do when the feeling makes us…
- "Women Can Do It All, Just Not All At Once" · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 39Amy has just been announced as the new host of KIIS breakfast radio, and is navigating what this career change means her family, and Gen has some sage advice based upon her own…
- ARFID In Children: More That Being A 'Picky' Eater · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 38ARFID and trouble with eating is more that being 'picky', as most mums know, and can be hard to navigate. Gen delves into her personal experience for this listener question…
- The Bittersweet Feeling Of Your Kids Growing Up · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 37One day your kids are holding your hand and calling you mummy, and the next they want to be dropped off on the corner so their friends don't see you. Our kid's growing up is…
- Beyond The Chaos x Beyond The Bump: Why Kids Need Boundaries · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 37In this special episode, we are joined by Sophie and Jayde from Beyond The Bump for a crossover episode! They keep Amy's seat warm while she's in Italy, and speak to Gen about…
- Playing, Learning, And The Pressure To Get Your Kid 'School Ready' · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 36It 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…
- The Real Reason Behind Your Kid's Mega Meltdown · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 35Amy 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…
- Do Your Kids Know How To Answer A Phone? · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 34Do 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…
- How Long Would You Leave Your Kids To Go On Holidays? · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 33Every 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…
- "I Have A Hyperactive Child, Is This 'Normal'?" · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 32Lots 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…
- The Book That Has Divided The Country · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 31It'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…
- The Heartbreak Of Your Child Saying And Doing Hurtful Things · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 30Everyone 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…
- When Amy Called Gen For Parenting Advice · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 29It'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…
- Different Kids, Different Rules? Parenting Siblings Individually · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 28Is 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…
- Getting On The Same Page As Your Partner with Matty J from Two Doting Dads · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 27We 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…
- Mum Guilt: Does It Ever Go Away?? · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 26On this week's AMEN, Gen and Amy discuss their perpetual mum guilt. Despite doing what feels like more than ever for our kids, why does it still feel like it's not enough? Join…
- Teaching Your Child To Say 'No' · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 25Do you struggle to instil in your child the ability to say 'no'? And when is the right time to draw a boundary? Gen and Amy hear from a listener struggling with this, but suspect…
- Why It Sometimes Feels Easier When Your Partner's Away · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 24Do you find it easier or harder to manage your household when your partner is away? In this AMEN episode, Amy and Gen break down why life sometimes seems easier when their…
