Season 2 Episode #10: Childhood Regressions: What’s Normal, What’s Not, & When to Worry
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.
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Season 2 Episode #9: Bad Behaviour or a Sensory Need? Let’s Talk Proprioception.
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.
💚 PLUS – GIVEAWAY TIME!
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Season 2 Episode #8 - Splattered Sauce & the Zazi Shit Show - An Honest Report
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).
Come find us on Instagram at @youvegotthispodcast
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Season 2 Episode #7: Poos, Wees, Farts and Bums Chat: Why Kids Love Toilet Talk
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
Got a question or want to share your own toilet talk chaos? Come find us on Instagram at @youvegotthispodcast
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Season 2 Episode #6: The Birds and the Bees, Tablets at The Table and How to Get Your Child to Play Alone
In this episode, we tackle the big stuff - like educating five year olds on child birth, tablets which we approve to be at the table and how to finally get some much needed alone time while your child plays by themselves (yes, it's possible!). Whether you're surviving or thriving, you've totally got this.
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About You’ve Got This - With Zazi and Tess, Speech Therapists
Zazi and Tess are two speech and language therapists with a combined 21 years experience working with children, parents and educators. In this pod they discuss their own experiences, common pitfalls and share their strategies and expertise, whilst having a good laugh along the way. They’re here to empower adults to feel confident navigating all things kids.
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