Bump with Steph & Laura· Staffel 2· Folge 37

Billy Garvey is back!! Parental preference & raising boys

Montag, 14. September 2026 · 1 h 03

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He’s our most regular KICBump guest and he’s back for his 5th time!
Billy Garvey is a dad of 3, a developmental pediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and co-host of the podcast 'Pop Culture Parenting'.
Billy has a new book coming out called ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’, so in this episode, Steph speaks with Billy about what is unique about raising boys - including anger, gender roles, and help seeking. They also speak about parental preference, repairing with your children, and mental health first aid.
Trigger warning: Steph & Billy briefly discuss suicide in this episode. If you need support, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
WE MENTIONED
Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-pare…
They're on Patreon too patreon.com/PopcultureParenting?utm_campaign=c…
Check out Billy’s new book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’ penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-kne…
Check out Billy’s first book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-kne…
Find out more about Billy's social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds guidinggrowingminds.com
We speak about Mental Health First Aid Australia. Check out their resources mhfa.com.au
LISTEN TO BILLY’S OTHER EPISODES
Search for these episodes in your podcast app…
Is sleep training the answer? How Steph is planning for baby no.2 - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
What to do before, during & after your kid’s meltdown - KICBUMP with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey
An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP
Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey
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