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.
Everyone 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 support, and Gen and Amy have some sage advice. Plus, Gen's nightmare situation in Melbourne, and how self care makes all the difference in the world. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It'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 Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is 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 our listeners, and today Amy and Gen hear from a parent experiencing this concern. Plus, Amy's got a fairy godmother in her life, and Gen's son does something that got him dubbed 'The Piggybank'. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Find Amy's wines HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We 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 about their highs and lows of the week, as well as answer a listener question about getting on the same parenting page as your partner. You can listen to Two Doting Dads here: https://www.twodotingdads.com/ Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On 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 our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do 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 this question goes a bit deeper than just saying no. Plus, Amy and Gen's wins and losses include an appointment f-up, a play and an outsourced blow dry. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do 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 husbands travel. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bumper episode, Gen and Amy answer a question from a parent wondering how to manage separation anxiety in her child, and wonders if she's to blame. Plus, they discuss everything from plantar heel pain, to meal prepping, to kid's hurtful words. Join our Facebook group and have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's an AMEN episode, and can we get an amen for how hard it is packing lunch boxes? Do your kids pack their own? Do they eat the food you give them? Will the cycle of bringing home uneaten food ever end? Jump in our Facebook group and let us know: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246445168215669 Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time outs are a contentious subject; while they've been used to try and discipline children for a long time, do they ever actually work? Amy and Gen discuss a great listener question this week from a mum who is not sure. Plus, Amy has a cracker of a 'low' from her trip to Vietnam. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy and Gen are popping in your feeds for a quick Mother's Day reflection, with Amy dialling in from Vietnam. Will it be better than last year's disaster? Plus, it's Gen's first Mother's Day without her own mum. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever thought, 'man my child just loves to push my buttons'? Most parents have at some point. Well, Gen has some thoughts around the idea of back chat and pushing buttons that might surprise you. Plus, Amy reckons the Tooth Fairy needs to lift her game. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much do you know about myopia? Or even what it is? It's super common in children, and can not only affect how children see the world, but their ability to learn and play. Today on the show we're joined by Margaret Lam, Head Optometrist at 1001 Optometry, to learn more about myopia. To find out more about 1001 Optometry's Magnif-eye tool, head to magnifeye.com.au Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You're probably cringing at the thought of it, but we all know how important the 'where do babies come from' conversation is. But what age is appropriate, and what do you say? We hear from a listener grappling with this. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy is back, and needs some help from Gen managing her kids and screens. Can you have different rules for different kids? Plus, Gen and Amy compare their very different school holidays. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most kids go through a phase where they can use some really callous language, and while this is normal, it is shocking! Today, Gen answers a listener question about a little girl who can say some not very nice things. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special A-GEN episode, Gen dives into some of the fears both parents of boys and girls have right now; The Manosphere and raising good boys. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy has just gotten back from a family holiday to Bali and she not only survived, she thrived! Plus, Gen recounts the family holiday from hell where she almost died (apparently). Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the show, we hear a heartbreaking but all too common dilemma from a dad whose child is struggling to be understood at their school. Gen and Amy offer some advice for this parent on how to support their child at home. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a fun and loose AMEN episode today, and since Amy just turned 40, her and Gen break down the unique exhaustion that comes with parenting in your fourth decade (and just existing as woman, full stop!) Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
