It's pretty common that at some point, your tween might start withdrawing from things like family outings, meals and plans. But that doesn't mean it's not hard for parents, and the rest of the family. Today on Beyond The Chaos, Amy and Gen discuss a question from a listener struggling with exactly this. Plus, our wins and fails that, unsurprisingly, revolve around screens. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos 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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How To Explain Grief To A Child
While we never want our kids to go through something as hard as losing a pet or someone else special to them, how you guide you child through grief can help them build important skills and face a normal part of life. This week, Gen walks us through how to explain death to your kid and help them through tough times. Plus, the highs and lows of spending time away from your kids and the benefits to letting them take risks. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos 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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Dear Schools: Why. So. Many. Emails?!
On this week's AMEN rant, we have a bone to pick with school correspondence. On top of the 14 different apps you need, we're sick of the emails, Whatsapp messages, texts and newsletters, and reckon there has to be better way. Plus, Gen is undie-shamed in the gym. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos 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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My Daughter Is Assh*le To Me - Here's Why That's A Good Thing
If you have a tween or teen who is perfectly sweet one second and a raging jerk the next, you're not alone. Today we hear from a parent who is at her wit's end with her daughter's behaviour, but Gen is here to tell you why her that's actually not a bad thing... Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos 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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"I Have 'Sneaky' Kid...Should I Be Worried?"
Stealing, swearing, lying...these are all things most kids will do at one point or another. But at what point should you be worried, and is there anything you can do to manage a 'sneaky' child? Plus, is it really a big deal if we let ChatGPT do some of the parenting sometimes? Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos 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.
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