When your Child Hits, Yells or Melts Down, What To Do | Real Parenting Tools
Parenting Collective
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 child
This 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/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Much Love 💞
Donna Moala
Parenting Collective
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