Episode #40 - Why Do Children Think Misbehaving is Funny?

This episode answers one of our listeners questions who is being GHOSTED by her own child. Zazi and Tess break down some of the reasons why children appear to not listen and ways to get around this frustrating phenomenon if it happens to you. This will be our last episode for the year, but be sure to follow us on your favourite listening platform to keep up to date with our 2026 episodes! For resources: https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis For additional content: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthispodcast/

In this episode Zazi and Tess talk about managing difficult behaviour. What do you do as a parent or therapist if your child threatens to (or actually does) hit you?! It can be infuriating, hurtful and confusing but it is normal. Take a listen to learn how to be firm but fair when your child lashes out. For resources: https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis For additional content: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthispodcast/

Do as they say and not as they do - in this podcast Zazi and Tess openly discuss their domestic skills and why their upbringings may not have leaned into them becoming domestic goddesses. Despite this Zazi is determined to raise her children to be house proud and understand the importance of cleaning (respectfully of course). The duo highlight some of the reasons why some children (and adults) may struggle to tidy more than others and as always, give some helpful evidence based strategies to support children in developing their independence with tidying! For resources: https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis For additional content: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthispodcast/

In this episode, Zazi gets real about sharing the roles of parenting and how sometimes it can all go wrong. Whilst messy is best, sometimes messy is enough to push everyone over the edge, resulting in tears from more than just the children. Zazi and Tess chat about how gentle parenting can be used to manage even the wildest of scenarios, whilst highlighting some key language strategies. This is a little bonus episode which demonstrates some of the content soon to be released on their Patreon. This offers a safe space to get a little bit more vulnerable for Zazi, Tess & their wonderful listeners. For resources: https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis For additional content: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthispodcast/

All parents, educators and therapists dread transitions at one point or another. Why on earth is finishing an activity, or leaving a space so hard?! In this episode Zazi and Tess answer a listener's question about getting her little one out of the park, meaning she's on time for work. They speak about their own experiences and give some simple, practical tips for what to do before, during and after a tricky transition. Take a listen to learn more about what you can do! For resources: https://www.patreon.com/youvegotthis For additional content: https://www.instagram.com/youvegotthispodcast/