Why Your Child 'Pushing Your Buttons' Is Not What You Think

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconceptions around children pushing parents' buttons and includes a humorous take on the Tooth Fairy.

Have you ever thought, 'man my child just loves to push my buttons'? Most parents have at some point. Well, Gen has some thoughts around the idea of back chat and pushing buttons that might surprise you. Plus, Amy reckons the Tooth Fairy needs to lift her game. Leave your question for Gen and Amy here: memo.fm/beyondthechaos Email us at beyondthechaos@dm.org.au 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gen Muir, Amy Gerard

Topics covered

• parenting
• child behavior
• communication
• Tooth Fairy
• family dynamics

Keywords

• parenting
• child behavior
• communication
• Tooth Fairy
• family
• back chat
• buttons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DM Podcasts

Products: High Low Buffalo cards

Books & works: Strap Yourself In, Little People, Big Feelings

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