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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.
Together, they explore:
– Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper
– How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting
– The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting
– What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries
– How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard)
– Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids
Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough.
If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped.
✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one.
Follow Gen Muir: 
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
  
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.
From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.
If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.
What you will learn in this episode:
Why parenting is more stressful in today’s world
The impact of cost of living on families and parents
What “mental load” really means in parenting
How parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)
Why you can’t fix everything for your children
The reality of raising kids while working full-time
Why systemic support for parents matters
Who this is for:
Overwhelmed mums and dads
Working parents juggling career and family
Parents of toddlers, teens, or multiple children
Anyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parenting
Follow Georgie Dent: 
Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthood
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood
  
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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting.
With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them.
If you have ever worried about:
Is Roblox safe for kids?
How do I manage gaming during school holidays?
What are the best parental controls for online games?
How can I guide my child without constant monitoring?
This episode is for you.
We dive into:
 ✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences
 ✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear
 ✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work
 ✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever
 ✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things)
This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts.
Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world.
Follow Roblox: 
Website: https://www.roblox.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblox
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox

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Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting.
If you have ever:
• Felt rage bubbling under the surface
• Tried to “fix” everything for your child
• Felt guilty after losing it
• Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism
• Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply
This conversation will shift your perspective.

⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher
00:56 Why Nervous System Matters
02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation
03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast
04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion
08:52 Rest Before Fixing
11:09 Tools Need Consistency
16:00 Body Memory and Triggers
20:58 Modeling Over Fixing
22:19 Giving Kids Space
24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond
25:19 Building a Parenting Circle
25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis
27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger
28:59 Discharging Anger Safely
31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets
33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom
35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership
38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids
41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together
43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing
This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about becoming a regulated one.
When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion.
Follow Dominique Fletcher: 
Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heldbydominique
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique
  Regulate to Rise: Personalised
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions.
On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families.
They explore:
Why teens self-harm
The real function of self-destructive behavior
What “big emotions” actually mean
How validation calms the nervous system
The difference between emotion and behavior
Setting boundaries without losing connection
Breaking generational parenting patterns
Becoming a safe place for your teen
If your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Why This Matters
01:17 Meet Katie
03:48 Hidden Anxiety
05:19 Fire Feelers
07:43 Decode Behavior
09:36 Validation
10:56 Good-Enough Parenting
12:57 Break Cycles
15:11 Trust the Data
16:47 Self-Harm
17:47 Emotion vs Behavior
18:21 Nature + Nurture
19:34 Invalidation
20:32 Repair
22:06 Boundaries + Connection
24:43 Letting Go
27:23 Parenting Grief
28:16 Resources
If you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country.
Follow Katie K. May: 
Website: https://katiekmay.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekmay/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativehealingphilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekmay
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekmay
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Donna Moala 
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