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 one that are a more casual chat between Amy and Gen!

This week, they chat about getting on the same page as your parenting when it comes to your partner- easier said than done! Amy speaks about her own experiences while Gen has some sound advice.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 than you think. This episode, we hear from a mum experiencing this with her 6 year old, and Gen and Amy have some surprising advice.

Plus, a (kind of gross) hack for bedtime nosebleeds from Amy.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 in, and how? Gen and Amy answer a question from a mum asking about this tricky topic. 

Plus, never ending school holidays and a hack for birthdays.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 situation and give them some gentle advice.

Plus, spending quality time with your kids and Amy and Gen's highs and lows of the week.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 to hear what 'terrible' things you've done recently to make your child furious at you?

Plus, we hear from a parent whose child is struggling with basic things like getting dressed, and the answer might be in choice paralysis.

This episode is brought to you by Amazon Alexa. To get started, simply say ‘Alexa, Let’s Get Silly’ to any Amazon Echo device, to access four laugh-out-loud encounters which will deliver science-backed benefits of play including strengthening family bonds, boosting kids' moods, safeguarding long-term mental health and lowering stress for all.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 overwhelm' might be to blame, and Gen has some very practical tips for mitigating it.

Plus, we hear from a single mum who actually had a great mother's day! And Gen and Amy go through their weekly nails and fails.

This episode is brought to you by Amazon Alexa. To get started, simply say ‘Alexa, Let’s Get Silly’ to any Amazon Echo device, to access four laugh-out-loud encounters which will deliver science-backed benefits of play including strengthening family bonds, boosting kids' moods, safeguarding long-term mental health and lowering stress for all.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 special unedited bonus episode about their dud Mother's Days, and why it's always on mums to take on the mental load.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 habits are causing her to pull out her hair, and she wants to know if there's anything she can do.

Plus, Amy has a sh*tty fail this week, and Gen's been influenced by Amy to buy some life changing boots.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 a cot to a bed. So when is the right time to make these big decisions? We answer a question from a mum who is trying to figure this out.

Plus, a solution for screen addiction, and Gen's PT win.

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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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 for a mum who has a very imaginative child.

Plus, Amy's shoelace frustrations and Gen's weekend away....sans children!

Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE

Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE

Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE

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