355: The Secret to Raising Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Children | Dr. Billy Garvey
Be Well by Kelly Leveque
Asking Kids If They Feel Loved
Dr. Garvey recommends asking children directly whether they feel loved to assess true emotional connection beyond caregiving.
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental pediatrician with over 20 years of experience helping children and families navigate growth, resilience, and mental health. Dr. Garvey is also the author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health, Australia’s #1 parenting book, where he breaks down the complexities of child development in a way that every parent can apply in daily life.
We explore the influence of film and pop culture on kids, the difference between time out and time in parenting, and how childhood trauma impacts both behavior and long-term health. Dr. Garvey shares practical tools for navigating tough parenting moments, supporting anxious or “angry” children, and teaching kids emotional regulation, morals, and manners.
Topics Discussed:
→ What is the best way to support an anxious child?
→ How does childhood trauma affect mental health?
→ What is the difference between time out and time in?
→ How can parents teach kids emotional regulation?
→ What does toxic masculinity look like in children?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:06 - Emotional impact of movies
→ 00:08:51 - Time out vs time in parenting
→ 00:10:45 - Authoritarian parenting styles
→ 00:16:26 - Dr. Garvey’s childhood
→ 00:21:29 - Developmental pediatrics
→ 00:26:34 - Handling tough parenting moments
→ 00:31:05 - Helping kids feel safe, loved, celebrated
→ 00:34:14 - Men’s mental health, anxiety, & crying
→ 00:36:05 - Suicide, self harm + mental health
→ 00:41:38 - Strategies to support your kids
→ 00:47:14 - How to create a safe space
→ 00:54:57 - The problem with toxic gratitude
→ 00:58:13 - Paths to self healing
→ 01:01:09 - Addressing toxic masculinity
→ 01:05:13 - Modeling healthy intimacy
→ 01:11:05 - Guiding autonomy in children
→ 01:14:35 - Teaching kids emotional regulation
→ 01:25:16 - Teaching morals & manners
→ 01:27:30 - Supporting anxious or “angry” children
Check Out Billy:
→ IG: @drbillygarvey; @guidinggrowingminds; @popcultureparenting
→ Book: Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Health
→ Website: www.guideyourgrowingminds.com
→ Podcast: Pop Culture Parenting
Check Out Kelly:
→ Youtube
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