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
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Sep 27, 2026 · 1:24:09
"Why won't he tell me what's going on?" It's one of the questions Billy hears most from parents. Inside schools across Australia, The Man Cave hears boys asking something…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:18:30
What does it mean to be a man? The Lost Boys gives us a window into one version of that answer and it isn't pretty. In this episode we use the film to explore masculinity and…
Sep 13, 2026 · 2:02:42
The response to our Sensory Sensitivities episode reminded us just how personal and powerful this topic is. Our polls revealed that 85% of our community find the world too full…
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:00:10
Every child experiences the world differently, and Mad Max: Fury Road gives us the perfect lens to explore why. In this episode on Sensory Sensitivities we dive into the science…
Aug 16, 2026 · 2:04:27
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…
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:06:50
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…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1:57:16
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,…
Jul 5, 2026 · 1:03:40
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…
Jun 21, 2026 · 1:41:16
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…
Jun 7, 2026 · 1:14:36
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…
May 31, 2026 · 1:53:14
Episode 131 is out now! 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…
May 17, 2026 · 1:01:00
To finish up our first PCP Guides series we ran a live Q&A with our amazing Patreon community. People seemed to think it was helpful so we thought we would share it more broadly.…
May 10, 2026 · 1:05:06
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…
May 3, 2026 · 1:19:51
In this final reflection episode of supporting neurodivergent kids we explore how we can true nurture the kids we love and care for. We explore safety, masking, communication and…
Apr 26, 2026 · 2:02:57
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:12:50
A heavy but important re-listen this week about survival. So many of us feel like we are constantly in the arena battling to survive and in this ep we discuss how real and tough…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1:08:19
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…
Mar 29, 2026 · 2:08:09
In this reflection episode we hear from so many parents & professionals about their worries regarding children they care for. We discuss early development, neurodiversity,…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:10:54
One big challenge of supporting children is figuring out when to worry. What difficulties are a typical part development and what are signs of something more worrying? Research…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1:16:12
Few episodes are more important and full of practical tips than this one! In this re-listen we reflect on what we can do to support our kids in healthy sleep. Poor sleep impacts…
Mar 1, 2026 · 1:50:06
Well this is a big one folks! Thanks to so many amazing questions, reflections and advice about motivating our kids this episode is jam packed with PCP gold. Dr Nick gets a…
Feb 22, 2026 · 1:05:53
This was a big re-listen. This episode was first released two and a half years ago following an email from an amazing parent trying to find a way through supporting their child…
Feb 15, 2026 · 1:00:32
So many kids struggle with focusing impacting their learning, relationships and self-esteem. In this PCP Guide we look back to an episode from over 3 years ago that explores how…
Feb 8, 2026 · 59:46
PCP Guides: supporting neurodivergent kids part 1 is out! Hi beautiful PCP community! We asked you what you'd like us to cover in future episodes and so many of you asked for…
Feb 1, 2026 · 1:16:42
To kick off the year we explore the key components to goal setting and motivation to help set the kids we care about up for success. We talk about why this matters, the common…
Dec 17, 2025 · 1:28:43
In our final episode of the year we answer some important short questions about how we can have impact in the face of difficult challenges in the world right now. We then read…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:12:18
In our final topic of 2025 we explore what impacts the kids we care about in terms of their development and mental health. We explore the science and Dr Nick treats us to his big…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:44:57
This is a big one folks. In this ep Nick & Billy dive deep into how we can build hope in our kids at different ages and levels of development, how hope is different to optimism…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:09:41
Hope is an essential part of life that keeps us moving forward, especially during adversity. It's not a feeling but a skill that kids can learn if we know how to guide them. In…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:28:28
In true form to the topic this reflection episode is rather playful between Nick and Billy as they explore how to play with kids. We discuss why it can be tough, how to target…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:02:49
Play is one of the most important aspects of child development and mental health. Unfortunately many of us struggle to know HOW to play with kids. In this episode we discuss…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:18:22
In this special episode we talk with the phenomenal Dr Tina Payne Bryson, New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, researcher and wonderful human. Tina helps us…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:40:57
In this reflection episode we discuss how we can set our kids up to succeed through their teens, how to spot when something is wrong and what we can do to help. We also chat…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:07:41
Adolescence is an important developmental window during which identity is explored and relationships are strengthened. It can also be a turbulent time during which mental illness…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:43:54
In this reflection episode we hear from PCP listeners who generously share their stories of survival with reflections, questions and advice. It's a vulnerable conversation with…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:04:46
This episode is a little different to our others. PCP aims to guide us all about how we can better support the kids in our lives. Sometimes though the weight of doing better can…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:50:58
In our second reflection episode about nurturing neurodiversity we dive into the science of neurodiversity and how it can be used in the real world to support the kids in our…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:50:30
In this part 1 reflection episode we discuss how the evidence can guide us regarding many of the challenges neurodivergent kids face. We cover questions about masking, rejection…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:15:33
After so many requests from the amazing PCP community we are diving back in to talk about neurodiversity and how we can better support these beautiful kids. We discuss how…
Jun 2, 2025 · 2:05:29
In this reflection episode we go deeper into conflict resolution using reflections, questions and advice from the wonderful PCP community. We explore how we can support conflict…
May 19, 2025 · 1:23:57
Dealing with conflict can be a big challenge of life and lead to damage within ourselves, our relationships and the broader community. We first learn how to deal with conflict…
May 5, 2025 · 2:05:26
In this episode we blast off into the future fuelled by wonderful reflections, questions and guidance from the beautiful PCP community. We discuss ways to move from anxiety to…
Apr 21, 2025 · 49:34
Worries about the future are a common source of stress for kids and a tricky topic for those supporting them to navigate. From typical concerns to clinical anxiety it is…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:56:07
In part 3 of our Beautiful Boys topic we honour some of the powerful stories and insights from the amazing PCP community who continue to guide and inspire us. We also cover some…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:44:38
In the first of two reflections about how we can raise beautiful boys Nick and Billy explore some of the amazing reflections, questions and tips from the PCP community. We cover…
Mar 10, 2025 · 1:06:06
Boys and girls learn from a young age that they are different because of how caregivers and our broader society treats them. This inequity is destructive to all of us, especially…
Feb 24, 2025 · 2:15:03
In this reflection episode we answer questions about connection from how we do it with ourselves, our partners, newborn babies, dysregulated children and reluctant teens. As…
Feb 10, 2025 · 58:54
Connection is an important first step in guiding our kids but one that is often misunderstood or missed entirely. In this episode we discuss why it matters and how we can give…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:53:00
We had an amazing evening celebrating our 100th episode and we hope you enjoy it as an episode. You can also watch the entire event on our youtube channel too! We forgot to read…
Nov 18, 2024 · 2:10:45
Love is in the air in this episode with beautiful reflections, honest questions and overwhelming feedback about love. Please have tissues ready as we both needed them multiple…
Nov 4, 2024 · 1:08:59
For the final topic of the year Nick & Billy discuss a subject close to their hearts. Interstellar & love is an adventurous exploration of the science of love and how it can…
Oct 21, 2024 · 1:54:37
Well it's a big episode this week full of laughs and tears. So many inspiring stories of hope, honesty about the challenges of resilience and hopefully some helpful discussion…
Oct 7, 2024 · 58:07
One of the best movies paired with one of the most important topics. In this episode we discuss the evidence regarding resilience, how is can be developed in real life (and in…
Sep 23, 2024 · 2:10:25
In this reflection episode we dive into the application of parenting style research through the life course from babies to teens and of course all of us as adults just trying to…
Sep 9, 2024 · 58:06
This week's episode is so fetch. Nick and Billy discuss the amazing movie Mean Girls and the research around parenting style that led to Regina George. We reflect on our own…
Aug 26, 2024 · 2:05:03
Big feelings reflection part 2 is filled with heartfelt questions, reflections and tips from the amazing PCP community. We discuss tough behaviours and hurtful words, what we can…
Aug 12, 2024 · 1:59:18
Huge reflection episode with vulnerable questions, heartfelt feedback and practical tips from listeners. We also celebrate a big milestone so thanks to the amazing PCP community…
Jul 29, 2024 · 1:07:51
This episode Nick and Billy chose the red pill and dive into big feelings in ourselves and our kids. We discuss whats happening with big feelings (such as anger, fear and guilt),…
Jul 15, 2024 · 2:02:52
Once again the PCP community delivers amazing reflections, questions and advice. We talk practically about moral development, empathy and theory of mind through early childhood…
Jul 1, 2024 · 58:34
We aim high this week with a discussion about how kids develop morals, why it matter and how we can guide them through each phase. Just like Jerry Maguire it's aspirational &…
Jun 17, 2024 · 1:36:18
We couldn't do justice to all the amazing questions, feedback and reflections but we gave it our best shot. In this episode we discuss navigating challenges to attachment in…
Jun 3, 2024 · 1:38:52
Just when we thought the PCP community couldn't get any better they go and send in some of the best questions and reflections about attachment that we could have imagined. So…
May 20, 2024 · 1:04:33
One of the greatest movies and one of the most important topics pair perfectly for this episode. We discuss the science of attachment, it's influence on development and mental…
May 6, 2024 · 2:10:43
For this reflection episode we share stories, questions and advice from the amazing PCP community about cultivating courage in our kids. Nick and Billy discuss how the textbook…
Apr 22, 2024 · 1:02:53
The real world can be a pretty scary place and we all want our kids to learn how to face these fears. In this episode Nick and Billy talk about how we can help kids develop true…
Apr 8, 2024 · 1:26:33
There were so many amazing questions following our changing behaviour episode that we recorded a second reflection episode! This time we dive into scenarios of play fighting,…
Mar 25, 2024 · 1:24:38
We had so many phenomenal questions, feedback and advice following the latest episode that we've decided to break up the reflection into two parts. We hope you enjoy this chat…
Mar 11, 2024 · 1:03:35
Behavioural difficulties are one of the most challenges aspects of supporting kids of all ages. Understanding what influences behaviour gives us insight into how we can best…
Feb 26, 2024 · 1:35:16
In this reflection episode we explore the challenges of breaking cycles and building wellbeing in ourselves and the kids we support. Some great examples of how to apply these…
Feb 12, 2024 · 1:07:32
In this episode Nick and Billy talk about how we can all get caught up in the daily grind and feel like we are stuck in a negative cycle, just like Groundhog Day! There is hope…
Jan 29, 2024 · 1:56:49
So many amazing questions this week! In rapid fire we cover starting age, changing school, homework, help seeking and building partnerships with educators. Our long questions…
Jan 15, 2024 · 1:03:12
In our first episode back for the year we discuss how we can support the children in our lives to succeed at school, especially in their social and emotional development. From…
Dec 18, 2023 · 1:00:06
For the first half of our Christmas special we read out our favourite Griswolds and Winslows from listeners, thank you to everyone who sent them in! Then we chat about Die Hard…
Dec 4, 2023 · 1:21:37
In this reflection episode we answer listener questions about how to practically apply mental health first aid as family members and professionals supporting children. Thank you…
Nov 20, 2023 · 53:52
This week Nick and Billy chat about the amazing movie Thelma & Louise, how it relates to mental illness and then dive into a practical approach to supporting kids who are…
Nov 6, 2023 · 1:51:17
Our developmental trauma reflection episode is our longest yet and for good reason. We had so many amazing questions sent in and we hope we did them justice. Thank you to our…
Oct 23, 2023 · 1:03:46
A tough but really important topic for us all this week. We discuss what developmental trauma is, how it impacts our kids, what we can do to protect against it and how to help…
Oct 9, 2023 · 1:31:09
In our social skills episode we cover some of the amazing questions that came in about this important part of development. We dive into hitting, saying sorry, empathy, boys vs…
Sep 25, 2023 · 55:40
Grease & social skills explores how we can best support kids to succeed in their relationships from babies to teenagers and everything in between. We also also get to hear about…
Sep 11, 2023 · 1:30:34
So many great questions this week! We cover lots of different aspects of supporting kids who are different including how we build their strengths, create inclusive relationships…
Aug 28, 2023 · 57:36
A single question from an amazing parent guides us this week in an emotional discussion about Forrest Gump & kids who are different. Thank you to our amazing community for you…
Aug 14, 2023 · 1:25:20
Our siblings reflection episode takes a deeper dive into aspects of supporting siblings including jealousy, conflict, equity, neurodiversity and our own childhood sibling…
Jul 31, 2023 · 53:38
Legends of the Fall & siblings hopes to help guide all of us (Nick and Billy too) through the challenges of raising multiple children. We hope it helps and can’t wait to get all…
Jul 17, 2023 · 1:17:42
Wonderful questions this week going deeper into the practical application of co-regulation for different scenarios, developmental abilities and strengths. We also chat about…
Jun 26, 2023 · 47:54
We are back folks! Jurassic Park & co-regulation will hopefully help guide us all in how we support our kids, including Billy!
Apr 11, 2023 · 1:16:26
Huge reflection episode this week with so many fantastic questions from listeners! We chat about supporting all kids in risk taking from an early age up to late teens. We cover…
Mar 27, 2023 · 58:24
One of our most requested topics is finally here! This week we chat about the adventures of Indiana Jones and risk taking. We hope you find it helpful and we are excited to get…
Mar 20, 2023 · 1:11:09
This week we have 20 rapid fire questions, advice from an amazing professional, our first audio question and as always a bunch of honest, vulnerable and insightful longer…
Mar 6, 2023 · 1:01:46
We can get pretty caught up in the tough bits some times so this week Nick and Billy chat about their experience in becoming parents. For any new parents, seasoned veterans or…
Feb 27, 2023 · 1:08:32
Phenomenal questions this week about stigma, siblings, social skills, masking, schools, labels and so much more. We hope it helps to guide us all towards more inclusive and…
Feb 16, 2023 · 53:29
Neurodiversity strengthens our community. Like the world of Blade Runner, we can learn so much from those different to us. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Feb 9, 2023 · 1:10:47
In Nick’s own words a very balanced episode this week. We share our own experience, honest and insightful questions from listeners and strategies to improve upon co-parenting…
Feb 2, 2023 · 1:02:29
Co-parenting can be challenging for those of us raising kids together, following a separation or even on our own. This week we chat about why it matters and some helpful tips…
Jan 27, 2023 · 1:15:02
This week we dive deeper into what’s behind peer pressure, how we can set our kids up to succeed through this window and help them if the are finding it a bit tough. We also chat…
Jan 27, 2023 · 1:52
This podcast is about finding the sweet spot between the textbooks and real life when it comes to parenting. Dr Billy (a developmental paediatrician) and Nick (a developing…
Jan 21, 2023 · 1:07:01
Peer pressure can be a really tough experience for kids and those who support them. Thankfully we can provide guidance and a safe harbour through these tricky times, just like…
Jan 16, 2023 · 1:21:53
The subject of Tantrums has driven the largest amount of questions on a topic so far. Dr Billy and Nick tackled listeners questions in 38 degree heat! It's a miracle Nick made it…
Jan 6, 2023 · 1:01:12
When a kid has a tantrum, particularly in public, it has got to be up there as one of the most challenging parenting moments. Dr Billy uses a classic scene from Rambo (maybe the…
Dec 23, 2022 · 1:05:42
In our final episode of 2022 we celebrate our listeners Winslows (wins) and Griswolds (lowpoints) before we unpack the the best tips to relieving the pressure during the holiday…
Dec 14, 2022 · 1:03:08
Episode 50!?!? Where did the time go? Amazing questions this week about supporting healthy self-esteem. We discuss signs a child is going ok, how to find the right balance in…
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