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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 with Gen and Amy to get some advice.

Plus, Gen confesses she's been struggling with mum guilt, and Amy nails some solo parenting. 

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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 trying their best to control it?

Plus, Amy's win is an app that has changed her life (or at least her pantry) and Gen receives the unthinkable from her teenage son. 

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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 to do so they can stick up for themselves. Gen and Amy have some sound advice after being in similar positions.

Plus, Gen's dog is addicted to carbs, Amy is off the booze, and we discuss screens and kids (again!).

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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 might surprise you.

Plus, Gen has a rant about why long school holidays simply don't work, and the card deck that has revolutionised the labour imbalance in her household.

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