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  • Anger and Lethal Weapon - Ep 136

    August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Every parent knows the feeling. Your kid goes from zero to meltdown in seconds, over something that seems completely trivial. In this episode we use Lethal Weapon as our jumping-off point to explore what\'s actually happening in a child\'s…

  • Anger Reflection - Ep 137

    August 24, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min

    The response to our anger episode was one of the most moving we have ever received. In this reflection we hear from parents who grew up around anger they couldn\'t name and are working hard not to repeat those patterns, from a dad who…

  • Healthy Habits Reflection - Ep 135

    July 24, 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

    Episode 135 is out now! Healthy habits reflection goes deep into the gap between the habits we want and the reality of our lives. We hear extraordinary listener stories, questions and advice. A music professional who survived her own…

  • Healthy Habits and Whiplash - Ep 134

    July 8, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    Healthy habits. We all want them for our kids and for ourselves, but as Whiplash reminds us, the pursuit of improvement can sometimes drift into pressure, perfectionism and burnout. In this episode we explore what the science of habit…

  • The Arrival Of A Baby Reflection - Ep 133

    June 25, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    What an episode. We asked the PCP community and they delivered some of the most beautiful reflections and advice about the arrival of a baby. We answer question about feeling ready, repairing bonds, jealousy and the foundations of…

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  • The arrival of a baby and The Incredibles - 132

    June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    This one might seem like it\'s just for new parents but it\'s for all of us. There\'s no moment quite like a new baby. You\'re handed the most enormous responsibility of your life wrapped in a very small blanket. Using The Incredibles as…

  • Rewars and Punishments Reflection - Ep 131

    June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

    Rewards and punishments reflection goes deeply into how developmental theory and the evidence can be used in the real world to guide our kids. We hear amazing listener reflections, questions and advice including a mum whose seven year old…

  • Rewards, Punishment and Star Wars - Ep 130

    May 21, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    Rewards and punishments are a part of daily life for anyone supporting children, sometimes consciously but often without us even realising. In this episode we discuss the developmental psychology behind them, how it can help us to guide…

  • Chaos and Control Reflection - Ep 129

    May 12, 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

    Well this was a big one diving deeply into chaos and control. We go deep into the balance between chaos and control in family life, especially when anxiety, neurodivergence, and survival mode are in the mix. Through honest listener…

  • Live Q&A: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids

    May 12, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    From focus and sleep struggles to masking, emotional overwhelm, and feeling “different,” tonight we’re diving into how to support neurodivergent kids with a strengths-based, compassionate approach. This conversation builds on our recently…

  • When to Worry Reflection - Ep 127.

    April 15, 2026 · 2 hr 8 min

    In this reflection episode we hear from so many parents & professionals about their worries regarding children they care for. We discuss early development, neurodiversity, teenagers, schools and the best practice approach to assessment and…

  • Chaos, Control and Point Break - Ep 128

    April 15, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    What a movie, what a topic! So much of life is the balance between chaos and control and mental illness Mental illness can present when we become either overwhelmed by unchecked emotion and unpredictability or constrained by rigid…

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About the show

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.