Episode 108: The Notebook & conflict resolution

Episode 108: The Notebook & conflict resolution

Author: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack May 19, 2025 Duration: 1:23:57
Dealing with conflict can be a big challenge of life and lead to damage within ourselves, our relationships and the broader community. We first learn how to deal with conflict during childhood and unfortunately often in unhealthy ways. Luckily there is so much we can do to guide kids though these tough times. In this episode Nick & Billy discuss why it's important and how we can better resolve conflicts in a healthy way. We hope you like it and can't wait to read your reflections, questions and advice.

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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