What your child needs most (it's not what you think) with Gen Muir

From Ready or Not by ODd Network

July 8, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Loz and Gen Muir discuss the importance of connection in parenting and share practical tools for maintaining calm and boundaries with children.

RE-RUN: Today, Loz is joined by Gen Muir, obstetric social worker, parent educator and founder of Connected Parenting, to talk about the number one thing parents crave when the juggle feels impossible: connection with their kids. From public meltdowns to sibling fights, ‘giving in’ guilt, and the constant testing of boundaries, Gen shares practical tools to help you stay calm, hold limits with confidence, and reconnect even when you feel completely drained. Whether you’ve got toddlers pushing buttons, school kids giving you nothing about their day, or you just need quick connection rituals that actually work, this episode is packed with realistic hacks from someone who gets it —   Got a question? Submit it here!  — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.   You can also find us on Instagram:   @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_ And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW! homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/ — This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always…

People in this episode

Host: Loz

Guest: Gen Muir

Topics covered

parenting
connection
child development
practical tools
family dynamics

Keywords

parenting
connection
children
practical tools
family
sibling fights
public meltdowns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connected Parenting

Places: Boon Wurong, Kulin Nation