Beyond The Chaos

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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 not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do.

4 DAYS AGO

The Number 1 Rule For Getting Your Child To Sleep

So many kids have a complicated relationship with sleep; everything from not wanting to sleep in their own bed, to not being tired at bedtime. We hear from a listener going through this problem with her 8 year old, and Gen has one rule to tackle it. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
3 FEB

Thank F*** School Holidays Are Over

Gen and Amy are back in the studio for 2026! They reflect on the highs and lows of school holidays; which as we know can range from beautiful moments of bonding to breaking up screaming matches between siblings and counting down the days 'til they're back at school. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 min
27 JAN

What Is The Right Age To Talk To Your Teen About Dating?

Talking about dating can feel like a loaded topic; but there comes a time that every parent needs to broach that topic with their teen. But the question is, what is the right age? And how do you have that conversation without both of you cringing? This week, Amy and Gen answer a listener question about exactly this. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 min
20 JAN

Are Your Kids Old Enough to Go Out Unsupervised?

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. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 min
13 JAN

Our Top 5 Tips For Getting Through Starting School

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. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 min
6 JAN

"My Child's Grandparent Calls Her Fat"

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. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 min
30/12/2025

Amy's Foolproof Guide To Surviving NYE With Kids

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. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 min
23/12/2025

Gen's Christmas Eve Meditation

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. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Get your pack of High Low Buffalo cards here Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book 'Little People, Big Feelings' HERE Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do.