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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 25 MIN

When your Child Hits, Yells or Melts Down, What To Do | Real Parenting Tools

from Parenting Collective · host Donna Moala

If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.You’ll learn:Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotionsThe biggest misconception about gentle parentingHow to set firm boundaries without punishmentWhat to do in real moments of hitting, biting, and escalationWhy neurodiverse and strong-willed kids need more connection, not lessSimple language shifts that instantly de-escalate your childThis episode is practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for modern parents trying to do things differently.Because your child isn’t trying to be difficult. They are having a hard time.Follow Gen Muir: Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuirInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/  Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chatMuch Love 💞Donna Moala Parenting Collective                                               SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO  🩷  Favourite room darkening product     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

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If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior. In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety. You’ll learn: Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotionsThe biggest misconception about gentle parentingHow to set firm boundari...

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