Episode 088: Attachment reflection (part 2)

Episode 088: Attachment reflection (part 2)

Author: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack June 17, 2024 Duration: 1:36:18
We couldn't do justice to all the amazing questions, feedback and reflections but we gave it our best shot. In this episode we discuss navigating challenges to attachment in early life, difficulties in older kids and teens as well as what we can do when things get too much. Thank you to every single person who sent in questions, reflections and feedback. You are the best part of PCP.

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.
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