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Latest Episodes

Episode 098: Interstellar & love
November 04, 2024

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 guide us in supporting the

Episode 097: Resilience reflection
October 21, 2024

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 about how we can all sup

Episode 096: The Shawshank Redemption & resilience
October 07, 2024

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 Shawshank State Penitent

Episode 095: Parenting Style reflection
September 23, 2024

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 get a little better at

Episode 094: Mean Girls & parenting style
September 09, 2024

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 style and role play differ

Episode 093: Big feelings reflection (part 2)
August 26, 2024

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 say and strategies we

Episode 092: Big feelings reflection (part 1)
August 12, 2024

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 for all of your suppor

Episode 091: The Matrix & big feelings
July 29, 2024

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), the impact they can h

Episode 090: Moral development reflection
July 15, 2024

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 to late teens. There is

Episode 089: Jerry Maguire & moral development
July 01, 2024

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 & emotional but we're not s