Get Curious, Not Furious Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:43:03 +1200 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628387 en-nz © 2026 Get Curious, Not Furious yes 765fa411-17a5-5e5f-be0d-2a50d017e028 Colette episodic false 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. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Colette https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vrxcr645zm0v1kw8wuiqcdy8wyuv?.jpg Get Curious, Not Furious https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628387 I Had It First 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. 

]]>  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. 

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19824419 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +1200 1501 full false Not Ready Yet 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 we understand what's behind the behaviour, we can respond in ways that help our children feel safe and supported, and make those moments easier for everyone.

]]> 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 we understand what's behind the behaviour, we can respond in ways that help our children feel safe and supported, and make those moments easier for everyone.

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19774955 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +1200 1285 full false Flipping Your Lid 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 

]]> 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 

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19745665 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +1200 1593 full false When Saying Goodbye Is Hard 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 goodbyes have become a daily battle, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the behaviour—and how you can support your child to hold on to your connection, even when you're apart.

]]> 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 goodbyes have become a daily battle, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath the behaviour—and how you can support your child to hold on to your connection, even when you're apart.

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19702099 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +1200 1630 full false Caught in a Lie Caught in a Lie Caught in a Lie

Your 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 communicating, and how our response as parents can either encourage honesty or push the truth further away.

You'll learn why curiosity is more powerful than punishment, how to respond in ways that help your child feel safe enough to tell the truth, and how moments of dishonesty can become opportunities to build trust rather than break it.

Because children are far more likely to tell the truth when they believe the truth is safe to tell.


]]> Caught in a Lie

Your 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 communicating, and how our response as parents can either encourage honesty or push the truth further away.

You'll learn why curiosity is more powerful than punishment, how to respond in ways that help your child feel safe enough to tell the truth, and how moments of dishonesty can become opportunities to build trust rather than break it.

Because children are far more likely to tell the truth when they believe the truth is safe to tell.


]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19679520 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +1200 1123 full false Mealtime Madness 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19619142 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +1200 1092 full false Meltdowns, Tantrums and Big Feelings: What’s Really Going On? 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19450130 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +1200 1206 full false Sorry, not sorry 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”. 

]]> 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”. 

]]> Colette Buzzsprout-19529443 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +1200 1356 full false