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Ask yourself, is it working for mum? Setting boundaries with kids - with Gen Muir

September 14, 2026 · 56 min

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We’ve teamed up once again with parenting educator, Gen Muir, to discuss boundaries. Is it a buzz word or are they vital for our parenting? We discuss…

  • The #1 question to ask yourself around boundaries
  • How societies views on parenting has changed over the decades
  • When boundaries can be flexible
  • Explaining and scaffolding the boundary
  • Disappointment and resilience
  • Executive dysfunction and boundaries
  • Healthy boundaries teach relationship skills
  • How do we ACTUALLY set a boundary?
  • The discomfort of sadness
  • The importance of modelling limits

Links mentioned:

  • Get Gen’s latest book, Why Kids Need Boundaries here

This episode is proudly sponsored by ergoPouch and their Organic Bedding range. Head to ergopouch.com.au and use the code BTB20 for 20% off sitewide until 13th October. Exclusions apply.

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