Dr. Billy Garvey on Raising Boys Part 2: The Teen Years and Beyond

Part 1 of our in-depth interview with developmental paediatrician Dr. Billy Garvey tackles the early years or raising boys, and is available now.

In Part 2, we discuss the teen years and beyond. We reflect on the importance of connection through play, the social media debate, and how to manage online and offline friendships. We also delve into how to have the hard conversations, what we should say, why it's important and why we must have them early and often.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Dr. Billy Garvey.

WHERE TO GET HELP AND RESOURCES

Websites

Raising Children Network - raisingchildren.net.au

Guiding Growing Minds - guidinggrowingminds.com

Phone support (in Australia)

Lifeline 13 11 14

Kids Helpline (counselling service for those aged 5 to 25) 1800 551 800

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.