When is the right age to let your kid and their friends roam unsupervised? And what happens if you find out another parent has let your child do exactly that without asking you? On this week's episode Amy and Gen tackle this dilemma for a listener.

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As we creep closer to school starting for 2026, your child might naturally be anxious. And we're guessing you are too! Gen has your back with 5 practical tips for kids starting school for the first time.

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Grandparents....we love them, but sometimes they can say problematic things to our kids, often without even realising it. In this mini holiday episode, Amy and Gen discuss how to tackle this tricky problem.

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New Year's Eve used to mean dressing up, parties, cocktails, and midnight kisses. But these days, if you're anything like us, we're lucky to see 10pm without a headache from fighting kids and sugar crashes. So Amy has created a survival guide to get you through this 'magical' night.

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Whoever said 'T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse' clearly did not have kids. It's Xmas Eve, and it's probably chaos in your house, so Gen is here with a special Christmas meditation. You're welcome.

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Welcome to the first in our summer mini episodes! We're not leaving you high and dry without us at any point this festive period, don't worry.

This episode, we hear from a mum who's young child has suddenly become self-conscious, and wants to know what she can do to support them.

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Having a conversation with your child about someone special dying is one of the hardest talks you can have with them, and it can be tricky knowing how to navigate it. Recently, Gen had to have this conversation with her own kids about her mother's illness, and has some tips for navigating this difficult time.

Since this episode was recorded, Gen's wonderful mum passed away. Vale, Marilyn.

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While it would be nice if siblings always got on with each other, we know that is generally not the case. In fact, sibling fights and rivalry can be one of the most stressful experiences as a parent. So what can we do to combat this? Gen and Amy not only have some advice, but can personally relate to this dilemma.

Plus, Gen has a tip for finding out if your kid is stealing from you.

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Recently, we heard from a parent who was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of negative messaging from 'parent experts' around things like sleep training and the effect it's having on your baby. The truth is, everyone is trying their best, so Gen and Amy chat through why parenting advice is never one size fits all.

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Kids and screens. We talk about it all the time on BTC because it's the issue that we often struggle with the most, as do our listeners.

But is there actually anything we can do about it? Especially when we're often addicted ourselves. Gen and Amy chat through this complex problem, and actually hav a few ideas.

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