ABOUT THIS EPISODE
He’s our most regular KICBump guest and he’s back for his 5th time!
Billy Garvey is a dad of 3, a developmental pediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and co-host of the podcast 'Pop Culture Parenting'.
Billy has a new book coming out called ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’, so in this episode, Steph speaks with Billy about what is unique about raising boys - including anger, gender roles, and help seeking. They also speak about parental preference, repairing with your children, and mental health first aid.
Trigger warning: Steph & Billy briefly discuss suicide in this episode. If you need support, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
WE MENTIONED
Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-parenting/id1600660063
They're on Patreon too https://www.patreon.com/PopcultureParenting
Check out Billy’s new book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850
Check out Billy’s first book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838
Find out more about Billy's social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/
We speak about Mental Health First Aid Australia. Check out their resources https://www.mhfa.com.au/
LISTEN TO BILLY’S OTHER EPISODES
Search for these episodes in your podcast app…
Is sleep training the answer? How Steph is planning for baby no.2 - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
What to do before, during & after your kid’s meltdown - KICBUMP with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey
An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP
Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
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