Beyond The Chaos
Amy Gerard & Gen Muir
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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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S3E23 Separation Anxiety, Meal Prepping, and "I Hate You Mum"
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…
S3E22 A Vent About School Lunchboxes
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…
S3E21 Do 'Time Outs' Ever Actually Work?
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…
S3E20 "I'm A Motherless Mother": Reflections On Mother's Day
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…
S3E19 Why Your Child 'Pushing Your Buttons' Is Not What You Think
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…
S3E18 Why Your Child's Eye Health Is So Important
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…
S3E17 You Need To Be Having The Sex Conversation Earlier Than You Think
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…
S3E16 Kids and Screens: Is It A Losing Battle?
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…
S2E15 Managing Kids Who Use Harsh Words
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…
S3E14 The Manosphere And Raising Boys (And Girls)
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:…
S3E13 Holidaying With Kids- It's Possible!
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…
S3E12 The Heartbreak Of Having A Misunderstood Child
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…
S3E11 Parenting In Your 40's: The Exhaustion Is Real!
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…
S3E10 "Help! My Daughter's Dancing Making Me Uncomfortable!"
While we know that kids often just copy things they see on tv or in the media, sometimes that means that they can do things that are a little too...mature for their age. That's what a mum is…
S3E9 "My Daughter Is Rude To Me In Front Of Her Friends, And I'm Sick Of It"
This week, it's Amy who has the parenting dilemma, and needs Gen's help! What do you do when your tween starts acting like a different person in front of their friends? And what happens when the FOMO…
S3E8 "Help! My Child Is Jealous Of My New Baby"
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…
S3E7 Parenting Imposter Syndrome Is A Real Thing
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…
S3E6 The Number 1 Rule For Getting Your Child To Sleep
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…
S3E5 Thank F*** School Holidays Are Over
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…
S3E4 What Is The Right Age To Talk To Your Teen About Dating?
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…
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