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 biggest tantrum ever?)

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 season on parents. Tha

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 challenging our kids, how

Self-esteem is one of the most important and most difficult aspects of child development and mental health. In our final heavy topic for the year Nick & Billy explore how we support positive self-este

In the wise word of Dutch stick around for this one. We answer questions about the how, why, when and where of pretend play these week. We loved making and we hope it helps guide you into pretend pl

Pretend play is lots of fun but its also a really important part of childhood. Play allows us to fine tune our development and learn skills that will ensure we succeed in life and against the predato

Weve taken your questions about kids who grow up too fast and distilled them into what Nick calls The Big 4. We talk about preventing kids growing up too fast, do kids need tough times, how to help

Growing up too fast can have a negative impact on many aspects of child development and mental health. Trauma, unrealistic expectations and a lack of opportunity with guidance are some of the risk fac

Amazing questions this week! We spoke about supporting language development in younger and older kids, dummies, swearing, academic concerns and selective mutism. Were gonna try to get to the other qu

Language development is so much more than learning how to talk. In fact that isnt even the first step!!! This week Nick and Billy discuss the timeless classic Dirty Dancing & our role as instructors