Get Curious, Not Furious is a parenting podcast that helps you make sense of your child’s behaviour, emotions, and development. Each episode invites you to pause and look beneath the surface so you can understand what’s driving your child’s responses. With practical, relationship-focused insights, it supports you to respond differently—making everyday parenting feel easier, calmer, and more connected.
Does your child seem obsessed with carrying things, filling and emptying containers, lining things up, throwing, hiding or building? There’s a reason they keep coming back to these things. These play urges and schemas are natural patterns that help children explore, learn and make sense of their world. In this episode, we’ll look at some of the common schemas you might see in your child’s play — and how understanding them can help you respond differently. Instead of feeling frustrated by the ...
2 Oct 2026
Go Away, I Hate You
“Go away!” “I hate you!” Not exactly the words we want to hear from our child. But what if we looked beyond the words and got curious about what’s really going on? In this episode, we explore why children sometimes push us away when they’re struggling, what this tells us about their developing emotional capacities, and how we can respond without taking it personally. We’ll look at how to put the relationship first, and why these moments are less about rejection and more about a child needing ...
24 Sept 2026
I'm Here For You
Children experience a whole world of feelings, and learning how to make space for those feelings is an important part of growing up. In this episode, we explore what it means to come alongside your child’s emotions rather than trying to fix, dismiss or talk them out of what they’re feeling. We’ll look at why all feelings matter, how our response helps children make sense of their emotional experiences, and how staying curious and connected can help them feel safe, understood and supported.&nb...
17 Sept 2026
I Had It First
Sharing toys and taking turns can be a big ask for little children. In this episode, we explore why these skills develop gradually, what makes sharing so hard, and how our expectations can match our child's developmental stage. Discover how to scaffold turn-taking, support your child as they learn, and stay curious about what's happening beneath the surface when sharing doesn't go to plan.
10 Sept 2026
Not Ready Yet
From leaving the playground to getting ready for bed, transitions can be some of the hardest moments in your child's day. In this episode, we explore why transitions can be so challenging, why stopping one activity and starting another can feel overwhelming, and how attachment, predictability, and connection all play a role. Offering practical, relationship-based strategies to make everyday transitions smoother—whether it's leaving the park, turning off the TV, or saying goodbye. When w...
3 Sept 2026
Flipping Your Lid
We all have moments when parenting pushes us past our limit. In this episode, we explore what's really happening in our brains and bodies when we flip our lid, why it isn't simply a matter of willpower, and how understanding ourselves is the first step towards responding differently
27 Aug 2026
When Saying Goodbye Is Hard
Drop-offs can be heartbreaking. Whether it's daycare, school, bedtime, or staying with grandparents, seeing your child cling, cry, or panic when you leave can leave you wondering if you're making things worse. In this episode, we explore separation through the lens of attachment. You'll discover why separation can feel so overwhelming for young children, how their brains gradually learn to hold on to the people they love even when they're out of sight, and why "just be brave" rarely helps. If...
21 Aug 2026
Caught in a Lie
Caught in a LieYour child looks you in the eye and denies it. You know they're lying… so what now? Lying can feel personal. It can trigger frustration, worry, or even fear that our child is becoming dishonest. But what if lying isn't simply about telling the truth or not? What if it's actually telling us something important about what's happening beneath the surface? In this episode, we explore lying through a developmental lens—why children lie at different ages, what their lies are really c...
9 Aug 2026
Mealtime Madness
Do you find yourself dreading mealtimes with your children? The complaints, refusals, the “I’m not eating that.” Food on the floor. Tired, hangry, grumpy children. You are not alone. In this episode we’ll explore what’s really going on at mealtimes and look at practical solutions to help ease the madness.
8 Aug 2026
Meltdowns, Tantrums and Big Feelings: What’s Really Going On?
Meltdowns, tantrums and big feelings can leave any parent feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we'll explore how getting curious about what's going on for your child can open the door to greater understanding and connection and make day to day parenting a little bit easier.
21 Jul 2026
Sorry, not sorry
There’s nothing like an insincere “sorry” to get our hackles raised as parents. In this episode we’ll explore apologies – how to make them meaningful, and how to help our children own their inevitable mistakes and offer a heartfelt “I’m sorry”.
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