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Kids & Family

Beyond The Chaos

by Amy Gerard & Gen Muir

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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • "Women Can Do It All, Just Not All At Once"

    October 6, 2026 · 21 min

    Amy has just been announced as the new host of KIIS breakfast radio, and is navigating what this career change means her family, and Gen has some sage advice based upon her own experiences. Pre-order Gen's new book Why Kid's Need…

  • ARFID In Children: More That Being A 'Picky' Eater

    September 29, 2026 · 30 min

    ARFID and trouble with eating is more that being 'picky', as most mums know, and can be hard to navigate. Gen delves into her personal experience for this listener question. Plus, some parenting highs and lows including a very successful…

  • The Bittersweet Feeling Of Your Kids Growing Up

    September 22, 2026 · 21 min

    One day your kids are holding your hand and calling you mummy, and the next they want to be dropped off on the corner so their friends don't see you. Our kid's growing up is inevitable, and comes with a whole host of feelings that Amy and…

  • Beyond The Chaos x Beyond The Bump: Why Kids Need Boundaries

    September 14, 2026 · 55 min

    In this special episode, we are joined by Sophie and Jayde from Beyond The Bump for a crossover episode! They keep Amy's seat warm while she's in Italy, and speak to Gen about everything to do with kids and boundaries, including some…

  • Playing, Learning, And The Pressure To Get Your Kid 'School Ready'

    September 8, 2026 · 27 min

    It seems like the pressure to get your kid ready to sit down at school and learn is getting earlier and earlier. So what is the ideal age, and should we be encouraging our kids to sit down and read and write before they've started school?…

  • The Real Reason Behind Your Kid's Mega Meltdown

    September 1, 2026 · 27 min

    Amy is back from Italy, and got home to a loving peaceful household. For about 30 seconds. Her kids melted down one by one, but Gen has the reason behind why your nice moments are 'ruined' by tantrums and fights. Pre-order Gen's new…

  • Do Your Kids Know How To Answer A Phone?

    August 26, 2026 · 20 min

    Do your kids answer the phone with a 'yep?' or a 'what?' instead of 'hello', and you're not sure why? Well, we have a theory. Plus, we hear from a listener who is worried about her daughter being too bossy and controlling in social…

  • How Long Would You Leave Your Kids To Go On Holidays?

    August 18, 2026 · 22 min

    Every parent deserves the occasional child-free holiday, and this week Amy has jetted off to Italy. She's not going for very long but is already anxious about leaving her kids, but Gen has a story about her parents leaving her when she was…