Pop Culture Parenting

By Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormackTV & Film Society & Culture Relationships Parenting Kids & Family Film Reviews

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Pop Culture Parenting episodes

June 02, 2025 Episode 109: Conflict resolution reflection
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 resolution at different developmental stages from toddlers to teens, what schools can do and how we can work on this within ourselves. Thank you to everyone who sent in their messages and we hope you like the episode. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
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Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
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Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
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Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
2 hr 6 min
May 19, 2025 Episode 108: The Notebook & conflict resolution
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 during childhood and unfortunately often in unhealthy ways. Luckily there is so much we can do to guide kids though these tough times. In this episode Nick & Billy discuss why it's important and how we can better resolve conflicts in a healthy way. We hope you like it and can't wait to read your reflections, questions and advice. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
1 hr 24 min
May 05, 2025 Episode 107: The future reflection
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 action, frustration tolerance, worries and neurodiversity, potential pitfalls (good old resilience) and our own fear about the future regarding the kids we care about. Thank you to everyone who sent in messages and questions. You give us so much hope! Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
2 hr 6 min
April 21, 2025 Episode 106: The Fifth Element & the future
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 important that we have tools we can use to help children when these challenges arise. In this episode we discuss how important our beliefs and behaviours about the future are, including in the media, in regards to how worried or hopeful we might be. We also discuss common concerns and one therapeutic approach that can help guide kids when these difficulties emerge. We can't wait to read your questions, reflections and tips. Thank you for making our future brighter too! Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
50 min
April 07, 2025 Episode 105: Beautiful boys reflection part 2
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 important questions, hear about practical advice and end on a the story of beautiful man who provides a north star for those of us trying to find our way. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
1 hr 57 min
March 24, 2025 Episode 104: Beautiful boys reflection part 1
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 how we can push back against some of the damage patriarchy inflicts on us, how to guide growing minds towards healthier versions of masculinity and the importance of emotional understanding and expression in young boys. We hope you find this helpful and we look forward to diving even deeper in second reflection episode next week. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
1 hr 45 min
March 10, 2025 Episode 103: Fight Club & beautiful boys
Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids. Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to [email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to [email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and discussions about parenting and child development. The information shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of servicing at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to [email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to [email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and discussions about parenting and child development. The information shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
1 hr 7 min
February 24, 2025 Episode 102: Connection reflection
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 always we are humbled by the beautiful reflections, inspired by powerful stories and guided by amazing advice. Thank you PCP and we hope you connect with this latest episode. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
2 hr 16 min
February 10, 2025 Episode 101: Edward Scissorhands & connection
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 ourselves the best chance to connect with the kids we care about to guide them through the tough times. We hope you like it and can't wait to hear your reflections, questions and advice. Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
59 min
December 09, 2024 Episode 100: Live show
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 out the poll questions so we've included them below with answers. Thank you all for an amazing 100 episodes and episode 101 will be out in early Feb 2025. Check out our Patreon in the mean time as we grow our community there too ❤️
LIVE SHOW POLL
1. Favourite part of PCP?
Advice - 1st
Friendship & community - 2nd
Jokes and fashion - 3rd
2. If they were to remake Legends of the Fall who should be recast for the role of Tristan (photo of Tristan with this question)?
Nick - 49%
Billy - 51%
3. Do you feel like you have the right knowledge and resources to guide a growing mind?
Yes - 80%
No - 20%
4. What is your favourite topic & movie combination?
Mean Girls & parenting style Pop Culture Parenting is created by Guiding Growing Minds, a social
enterprise dedicated to changing the future of our kids.
Want to support our work and access more content?
Become a member of our Patreon community
Follow PCP on Instagram
Send insights, questions or reflections about this episode to
[email protected]
Interested in partnering with us? Send us an email to
[email protected]
Thanks for being a part of the beautiful PCP community!
Pop Culture Parenting provides general information, stories, and
discussions about parenting and child development. The information
shared on this show, and advice from hosts, is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention.
Every child and family is unique. Always consult a qualified
professional regarding your specific situation.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, we encourage you to reach
out to a mental health service in your area. You can find a list of
services at https://raisingchildren.net.au/.
1 hr 53 min

About Pop Culture Parenting

From the publisher's feed

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