62 episodes

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

Pop Culture Parenting Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 193 Ratings

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

    Ep061: Becoming a parent reflection

    Ep061: Becoming a parent reflection

    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 questions to guide us home. We hope you enjoy and thank you to the PCP community for being amazing!

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Ep060: As Good As It Gets + becoming a parent

    Ep060: As Good As It Gets + becoming a parent

    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 even those supporting others in their parenting we hope you enjoy!!!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep059: Neurodiversity reflection

    Ep059: Neurodiversity reflection

    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 stronger communities.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Ep058: Blade Runner + neurodiversity

    Ep058: Blade Runner + neurodiversity

    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.

    • 53 min
    Ep057: Co-parenting reflection

    Ep057: Co-parenting reflection

    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 challenges. Hope you enjoy.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ep056: Mrs. Doubtfire + co-parenting

    Ep056: Mrs. Doubtfire + co-parenting

    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 beyond dressing up the as nanny and putting on a British accent.....`

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
193 Ratings

193 Ratings

Jen Pettigrew Fitness ,

More than helpful

So many parenting podcasts popping up, this one stands out to me because it’s medically informative, anecdotally helpful and warmly supportive and inclusive. I get so much out of listening. Thank you for the hard work x

aemcc88 ,

An absolute must listen!

The boys manage a perfect balance of relatable parenting experience with structured approaches to the myriad of challenges that face parents in the modern world. This is a fantastic podcast and I can’t recommend it more to parents, carers and people involved in supporting the next generation of wonderful humans.

fugly829 ,

the best advice ! sensible, relatable & easy to understand

i was referred to this podcast by my amazing GP.
since then i have listened to anything i can, such fantastic advice & sensible & practical advice. Great strategies. Billy has the amazing ability to reframe the prospective of things to make you think about the “why”!
i look forward to each block (2 episodes) of this amazing podcast

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