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Beyond The Chaos
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 n...
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How Dysregulation May Be Causing Your Kid To Act Out
We all know that good kids can act out or have trouble at school, and emotional dysregulation might be what is causing these issues. Today, Amy and Ge...
High Low Buffalo: Gen's Exciting News
High Low Buffalo; it's a communication tool Gen has mentioned on the podcast many times to connect with your kid of any age. And now Gen has some exci...
The Highs And Lows Of Having A Clingy Child
This week on BTC, we hear from a mum who's daughter has turned up the clinginess to 100, but the reason behind a child not leaving you alone might sur...
A Quick Rant About Parenting While Sick
Last week Amy had the flu and was sicker than she had ever been in her life...but the parenting overwhelm never stops. On this week's AMEN rant, Amy a...
How To Handle A Withdrawn Tween
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...
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 ca...
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, Whats...
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...
"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 anyt...
Dealing With Parental Overwhelm
This week on an AMEN episode of Beyond The Chaos (AMy and gEN, of course), we tackle to topic of parental overwhelm. With so much information out ther...
Everything You Need To Know About Breastfeeding
To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Amy and Gen are joined by obstetrician Dr Hugh Porter and midwife and lactation specialist Megan Hangan to...
Teaching Your Sensitive Child How To Lose
How do you teach your child that while winning feels great, it's also ok to lose? And how to teach them right and wrong if they're ultra sensitive? Ge...
The Trick To Getting On The Same Parenting Page As Your Partner
Welcome back to Beyond The Chaos, where due to popular demand we're back to weekly episodes! Every few weeks, we'll be releasing episodes like this on...
"My Son Gets Stage Fright- But Only When I'm Around"
Do you find your child is excited for a big moment or performance, only to fall apart when they see you there to support them? It's way more common th...
When Is The Right Time To Stand Up To Bullies?
Standing up to a bully picking on someone is not easy, even for grown ups, especially when you can just walk away. But when is the right time to step...
The Real Reason Your Kid Is Acting Out
If your child has ever acted out unexpectedly, it can be hard to know why and how to handle the situation. This week we hear from a parent in this sit...
The Craziest Reasons Our Kids Have Gotten Mad At Us
Driving them to school and trying to get them to drink water; just two of the things that have caused our kids to melt down at us recently. So we want...
'Transition Overwhelm' May Be Causing Your Kid's Meltdown
Has your kid ever had a meltdown about going to school or daycare, and then had another meltdown when you've arrived to pick them up? Well 'transition...
BONUS: Our Unfiltered Thoughts On Mother's Day
On the weekend it was Mother's Day, but in some houses across the country, you wouldn't know it. Amy and Gen had to jump into the studio for an specia...
Sensory Seeking Kids And How To Help Them
Most kids have some sensory habits, from twirling their hair to pinching their private parts. Today on the show, we hear from a mum who's daughter's h...
When Is The Right Time To Make Big Changes?
Your kid's life will be full of big changes; some out of their control like when they start school, but some are up to you to decide, like moving from...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Is Telling Lies Really A Big Deal?
Most kids like to make up stories at times, but how is the best way to react to their porky pies without shutting them down? Gen has some sound advice...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Kids Are Just So Loud!
Most kids have trouble controlling their volume at times, but what do you do if yours are just way too loud! An overstimulated parent gets in touch wi...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do I Handle Accidental Aggression In My Child?
Gen and Amy have spoken about kids hurting their siblings so many times on this podcast, but what if the aggression is accidental, and your child is t...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Daughter Is Being Picked On, What Do I Do?
Knowing your child is being picked on or bullied has to be one of the hardest parts of parenting, and so is knowing the right thing to tell your kid t...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My 3 Year Old Won't Stop Hurting My Baby
One of the most common questions we get at Beyond The Chaos is about older siblings hitting or hurting babies, but the reason why and how to stop it m...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Child Prefers Their Dad Over Me
On this podcast, we often talk about parental preference in regards to when your child is clinging to you, but today we have a dilemma from a mum who'...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Can I Hug My Child If They're Throwing A Tantrum?
If your child was having a meltdown and wanted a cuddle, what would you do? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be hard to know. Ge...
A Very Big (And Honest) Announcement From Amy
After three years of the Beyond The Likes podcast, Amy has a big announcement for all her loyal listeners.
You can buy AT LAST wine here!
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing a 'Difficult' Child
On this episode of Beyond The Chaos, Amy and Gen receive a heartbreaking voicemail from a mum who's at her wit's end with her young daughter. They bre...
Ask Amate: My Husband Has A Higher Sex Drive Than Me
Amy + Cate = 'Ask AMATE'!
Amy's friend Cate Dodd is back in the studio to answer your burning questions, including what to do if your partner ha...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Grandparents and Boundaries
How involved are your parents in your kid's lives? Grandparents can be an enormous help, but are setting up boundaries also important?
Plus, one...
How To Start Your Own Fashion Label with Virginie Pepin
Amy's close friend Virginie Pepin joins her in the studio to break down exactly how she started her clothing label Pfeiffer. They chat about everythin...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Preparing For The First Day of School
This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer a question about a kid who is very excited for the first day of school. So, what's the problem?
We Answer All Your Questions About Bezzle's Boob Reduction
Amy's bestie Bezzle, aka Lauren Gocker, is back in the studio and as promised, answering all your questions about her recent boob reduction. From how...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing A Messy Child
This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer listener dilemmas from two mums at the end of their tether. One has a tornado child that will not cl...
A Vent About Parenting From Amy's Wardrobe
Today Amy is back to recording from her wardrobe, and she has a few complaints about the mental load and balancing parenting during the school holiday...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How To Talk To Your Child About Body Image
In a BTC first, we speak to a guest this episode, Dr Zali Yager from Embrace Kids! After we got a question a few weeks ago from a parent who's 5 year...
Why Amy Deleted Lisa Off Her Apple Watch and 2025 Plans
Amy's mate Little Girl Lisa is back! On this episode, they chat about the process behind releasing the At Last rosé, why Amy had to delete Lisa from h...
⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Tackling Stage Fright and Doing Hard Things
This week, Gen Muir and Amy Gerard answer a listener question from a mum who's daughter is getting stage fright during dance recitals and doesn't know...