Ep023: E.T. + Imaginary friends + Empathy

Ep023: E.T. + Imaginary friends + Empathy

Author: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack June 6, 2022 Duration: 55:33
Who knew Imaginary Friends and Empathy would be so closely linked? Dr Billy takes us on a journey this week and talks about the history and benefits of imaginary friends with the help of a little alien named E.T.

Ever feel like parenting advice from the experts doesn't quite match the messy, hilarious reality of your living room? That's the space where Pop Culture Parenting lives. Join Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental pediatrician with the textbook knowledge, and Nick McCormack, a dad firmly in the trenches of real-world parenting, as they bridge that gap. Their conversations are less like a lecture and more like eavesdropping on two friends figuring it out as they go, using a shared language of nostalgia. Each episode uses iconic scenes from 80s and 90s television and film as a springboard for honest, practical discussions. Whether it's dissecting a family dynamic from a classic sitcom or analyzing a coming-of-age movie moment, these pop culture touchstones give concrete, relatable context to Billy's professional advice. You'll hear them tackle everything from tantrums to teenagers, all filtered through a lens that values real experience as much as clinical expertise. This podcast is for any parent or caregiver who wants thoughtful guidance without the jargon, and a good laugh recognizing their own family's story in the stories we all watched growing up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 132

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Ep001: Home Alone (1990) + Time Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
In our very first episode we tackle the parenting technique of Time Out and talk through how to support Kevin in a busy household. Hot tip, don't send him to the attic.