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Pop Culture Parenting

Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack

This podcast is about finding the sweetspot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental pediatrician) and Nick (a developing parent) are a couple of dads having honest discussions about parenting day to day We"ll be using iconic TV and cinema scenes from the 80"s & 90"s to give context to Billy"s parenting advice. Please subscribe and tell us what parenting topics and movie scenes we should talk about next

kids & family parenting

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00:51:47

Ep042: Depression part 2

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/10/17

This week we reflect on last weeks chat about depression and answer your amazing questions. We talk about our role as parents, prevention, the details of therapy and medication and kids who won’t engage. Thanks for sharing your journey!!

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00:56:55

Ep041: Never Ending Story + Depression

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/10/10

Depression is more than feeling sad or low. It is a destructive mental illness that causes so much heartache and suffering in our communities. It is essential that we all understand depression to make sure we see and support those who are fighting against it. This week Nick and Billy chat about what is behind depression, how it presents in our kids and what we can do about it. We also learn about depression from the wonderful characters of the 80s fantasy classic - The Neverending Story!!

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00:49:42

Ep040: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory + Screen...

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/10/03

In our follow up screen time we spoke about what kids watch on screens, different types of screen use, talking to kids about screens, strategies for screens and how to get grandparents in the same page. We especially loved people sharing their honest experiences with screens and a special shout out to those with broken TVs and remotes 😂

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00:58:01

Ep039: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory + Screen...

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/09/26

Screen time causes so much stress and guilt for families and feels like a new phenomenon. This week Nick shines (as always) with his honest and practical experience with screens, while Dr Billy delivers practical strategies and evidence back learning

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00:49:47

Ep038: Back to the Future + Bullying (part 2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/09/19

So many great questions from listeners about bullying this week. We talk about figuring out if it’s bullying or just fun between mates, at what age should we start talking about bullying, safe and healthy responses, sticking up for other kids, what to do if our kid is the bully and what schools can do. All of this plus a bonus question from Nick!

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00:57:23

Ep037: Back to the Future + Bullying

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/09/12

Bullying can be one of the most devastating experiences for kids to go through and sadly too many go through this trauma, often alone. As parents and professionals supporting children and teenagers it is really important we talk to our kids about bullying to protect them from it’s destructive impact. In this episode Nick and Billy use Back to the Future to discuss Bullying and how best to support all kids when it occurs (even if they're doing the bullying)

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00:54:50

Ep036: Finding Nemo + Kids that can't focus (part 2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/09/05

So many amazing questions this week about kids who can’t focus and ADHD. We cover how to talk to kids about it, emotional difficulties, the stigma, medication, education approaches and so much more! Thank you to all who guided us this week and we hope it helps you in guiding the kids you care for.

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00:52:29

Ep035: Finding Nemo + kids who can't focus

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/08/29

Lots of kids can’t focus for many different reasons. ADHD is a common cause with 7% of Aussie kids aged 4 to 17 years of age having the condition. Difficulties with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity can have huge impacts on not only learning but also relationships and self esteem. This week Nick and Billy chat about how we support all kids to develop the skills required to succeed when they need to focus and control their impulses.

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00:39:02

Ep034: My Girl + Grief (part 2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/08/22

Huge contribution this week from listeners sharing their challenges and wisdom with grief and death. Part 2 is truely guided by loved experience thanks to one courageous and generous parents. Tough but important stuff for us and our kids.

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00:56:13

Ep033: My Girl + Grief

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/08/15

Grief can be really tough for us and our kids. This week Nick and Billy talk about loss (a death, a relationship, your own independence) and how we can help our kids navigate this challenging experience.

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01:00:33

Ep032: the power of friendship (part 2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/08/08

Dozens of questions from listeners for part 2 of 'the power of friendship' episode. We consolidated down to 9 questions in total, including dealing with undesirable friendships, exclusion, shyness and some more complicated questions.

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00:54:02

Ep031: Dumb & Dumber + the power of friendship

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/08/01

Genuine friendships are one of the most protective factors for our kids through out their entire lives. Billy and Nick use Dumb & Dumber to frame how to build good opportunities for kids to develop strong friendships and if kids are struggling to develop them, then how we bring them back.

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01:00:20

Ep030: Jaws + understanding anxiety (part 2)

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2022/07/25

Anxiety is the most common mental health illness in kids, but it can also be the most difficult one to pin point. In episode 30 of our series we answer listeners questions about how to manage performance anxiety, support kids as they're spiralling and develop tactics to help them through

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01:01:52

Ep029: Jaws + understanding anxiety

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/07/18

Anxiety is the MOST common mental illness in kids, particularly after a pandemic. We dont focus a lot on sharks, but on more common things kids have a fear of (dogs, tigers, school, etc).

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00:49:05

Ep028: Breaking bad habits (part 2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/07/12

Part 2 of 'Breaking bad habits' gives people practical tips to create good habits with their kids, break the bad ones and also provides support to parents whos kids have a bit more going to create good habits. Here are the specific questions Dr Billy answers: 1. How do we build good habits about exercise, sleep, diet, money? 2. How to deal with bad habits pulling hair, picking skin, biting nails, screens.? 3. How to approach habits in children with neurodevelopmental or mental health concerns?

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01:05:41

Ep027: Karate Kids + breaking bad habits

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/07/04

Want to know how to form good habits with your kids? Or maybe you want to get rid of some bad ones? Dr Billy helps us understand how good habits are formed and how you can instill them with your kids in some easy steps. Enjoy

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00:54:20

Ep026: (part 2) Good Will Hunting + our role in kids...

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/06/28

"How you like them apples?" Part 2 of 'our role in kids resilience' is JAM PACKED with more than 10 questions from parents, professionals and 'fans'(lol). Dr Billy and Bec are direct in their responses and build on their answers with one another to make sure you get what you need on advice to help build kids resilience.

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01:08:54

Ep025: Good Will Hunting & our role in kids resilience

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/06/20

Our very first guest and what a way to celebrate episode 25 Good Will Hunting & our role in building kids' resilience! Bec Harris brings a wealth of knowledge about why and how we set our kids up to get through the tough times. Please send in your questions as Bec is going to join us next week to help answer them. To learn more about Bec and her work please visit traumainformedpractice.com.au

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00:40:22

Ep024: E.T. + Imaginary Friends and Empathy (Part2)

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/06/12

AMAZING questions from listeners makes for a fun episode. Dr Billy talks about the link between imaginative play with developing empathy in children.

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00:55:33

Ep023: E.T. + Imaginary friends + Empathy

Pop Culture Parenting ·

2022/06/06

Who knew Imaginary Friends and Empathy would be so closely linked? Dr Billy takes us on a journey this week and talks about the history and benefits of imaginary friends with the help of a little alien named E.T.

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