Starcast Join the waitlist
Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

How to Get Children to Listen Without Asking 17 Times

Oct 19, 2026 · 45m

Coming soon to iPhone. Already have it? “Listen in Starcast” takes you straight there.

On this episode

About this episode

How many times can you ask a child to put their shoes on before you completely lose it? Parent educator Gen Muir is back to unpack why children so often don’t listen the first time - and what actually helps when repeating yourself isn’t working. From boundaries and cooperation to connection, humour and silliness, Gen shares a different way to think about those everyday parenting battles. Her new book, Why Kids Need Boundaries , is out now. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUEST Gen Muir - @connectedparentingau PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline Joannou Nick Webb For more Wiggly fun, visit: The Wiggles 🌏 http://thewiggles.com YouTube 📺…