This week, we’re answering a question from Tessa’s sister-in-law, who’s raising three neurodivergent kids and asked what to do when your child completely loses it – whether it’s from not winning a game or walking out of a shop without the thing they had their heart set on.

Zazi shares what it actually looks like when your kid melts down in the toy aisle (and you're just trying to hold it together), and we both talk through the messy reality of helping kids handle disappointment when it feels massive to them and exhausting for us.

We’re not here with perfect scripts – just real strategies we’ve used ourselves, why these situations are so hard for kids (especially neurodivergent ones), and how to support them without giving in or feeling like the worst parent alive. Email us at youvegotthispod@gmail.com with your questions or ideas for future episodes, or reach out to us on our instagram @youvegotthispodcast

Every parent faces the question: "Is this normal?" Persistent drooling can be a source of concern, but how do you differentiate between a harmless phase and a sign of something more? Join us as we explore the developmental milestones related to drooling, the role of oral motor skills, and expert advice on when to seek help.

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In this episode, we dig into the curious (and kind of gross) world of nail-biting. Is it just a quirky habit or a secret sign of stress? We’ll chew over the science behind why kids do it, what it might mean, and most importantly—how to help them stop without turning into the Nail Police.

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Feeling the pressure about your child’s handwriting or spelling before they start school? You're not alone. In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in early education including what your child needs to know before going to school and why handwriting is not the holy grail of literacy. We explore how oral language is the true foundation of literacy and why forcing handwriting early can actually hold kids back.

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Your child was sleeping through, eating like a champ, chatting away... and now it feels like everything’s gone backwards. Welcome to the messy middle of childhood development: regression.

In this episode, we unpack the why behind regressions in language, sleep, feeding and play. We explore what’s developmentally typical, what’s often triggered by stress, change or growth, and what might be a red flag worth following up.

We’ll share real-life examples, explain why some regressions are actually a sign of progress, and offer reassurance for when things feel chaotic. Plus, we’ll give you practical ways to support your child (and yourself) through the wobbles – without panic or pressure.

Because going backwards isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes it’s just a child’s nervous system asking for a little extra safety on the way forward.

Does your child climb, crash, wriggle, wrestle, fidget, or push all day long? Do they melt down when you ask them to sit still? Or act like they’re bouncing off the walls from the moment they wake up?

In this episode, we’re diving into proprioception – the hidden sense that helps us know where our body is in space. It’s the one that tells us how hard to push, how gently to hug, and how much force to use when holding a pencil or walking down stairs.

For some kids, the need for proprioceptive input is huge - and when they don’t get enough, it can show up as tricky behaviour, meltdowns, rough play, or what looks like ‘not listening’. We’re unpacking:

• What proprioception actually is (in plain English)

• How to spot when your child might be seeking it

• What behaviour has to do with it and how communication may also be affected

• Simple, everyday ways to support your child’s sensory needs

We also chat about how this connects to regulation, focus, and that holy grail: calm.

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In this hilariously honest episode, we dive into the chaos of parenting—the guilt, the fails, and the constant pressure to keep all the plates spinning. From thrown sauce bottles to unlimited screen time, it's a relatable rollercoaster ride through the beautiful mess of raising kids (and trying not to lose your mind).

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In this episode, we’re talking all things wees, poos, bums and farts – why kids are obsessed, what’s actually developmentally normal, and when to lean in or set a boundary. We also touch on when toilet humour crosses into sexualised behaviour, and how to tell what’s age-appropriate curiosity versus something that might need more support.

We mention this brilliant resource from STOP that helps parents navigate developmentally typical sexual behaviour: 👉 stop.org.nz/tools-to-help

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