Get Curious, Not Furious

Colette
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Get Curious, Not Furious is a parenting podcast that helps you make sense of your child’s behaviour, emotions, and development. Each episode invites you to pause and look beneath the surface so you can understand what’s driving your child’s responses. With practical, relationship-focused insights, it supports you to respond differently—making everyday parenting feel easier, calmer, and more connected. 

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Not Ready Yet

    From leaving the playground to getting ready for bed, transitions can be some of the hardest moments in your child's day.  In this episode, we explore why transitions can be so challenging, why stopping one activity and starting another can feel overwhelming, and how attachment, predictability, and connection all play a role. Offering practical, relationship-based strategies to make everyday transitions smoother—whether it's leaving the park, turning off the TV, or saying goodbye. When we understand what's behind the behaviour, we can respond in ways that help our children feel safe and supported, and make those moments easier for everyone.

  2. Sep 3

    Flipping Your Lid

    We all have moments when parenting pushes us past our limit. In this episode, we explore what's really happening in our brains and bodies when we flip our lid, why it isn't simply a matter of willpower, and how understanding ourselves is the first step towards responding differently

  3. Aug 27

    When Saying Goodbye Is Hard

    Drop-offs can be heartbreaking. Whether it's daycare, school, bedtime, or staying with grandparents, seeing your child cling, cry, or panic when you leave can leave you wondering if you're making things worse. In this episode, we explore separation through the lens of attachment. You'll discover why separation can feel so overwhelming for young children, how their brains gradually learn to hold on to the people they love even when they're out of sight, and why "just be brave" rarely helps. If goodbyes have become a daily battle, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the behaviour—and how you can support your child to hold on to your connection, even when you're apart.

  4. Aug 21

    Caught in a Lie

    Caught in a LieYour child looks you in the eye and denies it. You know they're lying… so what now? Lying can feel personal. It can trigger frustration, worry, or even fear that our child is becoming dishonest. But what if lying isn't simply about telling the truth or not? What if it's actually telling us something important about what's happening beneath the surface? In this episode, we explore lying through a developmental lens—why children lie at different ages, what their lies are really communicating, and how our response as parents can either encourage honesty or push the truth further away. You'll learn why curiosity is more powerful than punishment, how to respond in ways that help your child feel safe enough to tell the truth, and how moments of dishonesty can become opportunities to build trust rather than break it. Because children are far more likely to tell the truth when they believe the truth is safe to tell.

  5. Aug 9

    Mealtime Madness

    Do you find yourself dreading mealtimes with your children? The complaints, refusals, the “I’m not eating that.” Food on the floor. Tired, hangry, grumpy children. You are not alone. In this episode we’ll explore what’s really going on at mealtimes and look at practical solutions to help ease the madness.

  6. Aug 8

    Meltdowns, Tantrums and Big Feelings: What’s Really Going On?

    Meltdowns, tantrums and big feelings can leave any parent feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we'll explore how getting curious about what's going on for your child can open the door to greater understanding and connection and make day to day parenting a little bit easier.

  7. Jul 21

    Sorry, not sorry

    There’s nothing like an insincere “sorry” to get our hackles raised as parents. In this episode we’ll explore apologies – how to make them meaningful, and how to help our children own their inevitable mistakes and offer a heartfelt “I’m sorry”.

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About

Get Curious, Not Furious is a parenting podcast that helps you make sense of your child’s behaviour, emotions, and development. Each episode invites you to pause and look beneath the surface so you can understand what’s driving your child’s responses. With practical, relationship-focused insights, it supports you to respond differently—making everyday parenting feel easier, calmer, and more connected. 

Information

  • Creator
    Colette
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Get Curious, Not Furious
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