S18 Ep6: DR BILLY GARVEY on understanding your child's mental health and his tips for Parents

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Louise and JB welcome Dr. Billy Garvey, a developmental paediatrician and author of the insightful book 10 Things to Know About Your Child's Mental Health. This chat covers the crucial topic of children's mental health, particularly focusing on anxiety and how it manifests in children of different ages. Dr. Garvey shares invaluable advice on recognising signs of anxiety in children and the differences in how boys and girls may express their feelings. He discusses the importance of creating a nurturing environment that fosters emotional security, emphasising the need for parents to engage in both co-regulation and self-regulation to help their children navigate their emotions effectively. The conversation also touches on the pressures of modern parenting, the significance of unconditional love, and the role of communication in fostering a strong parent-child relationship. In this episode: • Recognising anxiety in children and its impact on behaviour • The differences in how boys and girls experience anxiety • The role of co-regulation and self-regulation in emotional development • Practical tips for parents to support their child's mental health • The importance of creating a nurturing environment and the concept of 'sanctuaries' This episode of The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Aldi Mamia . Read more expert help on Netmums.com and join the conversation on socials @Netmums . JB and Louise also want to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas! So please share them with us at thenetmumspodcast@netmums.com and we can bring you into the conversations that matter on The Netmums Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Netmums: backed by experts, trusted by parents. Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

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S18 Ep6: DR BILLY GARVEY on understanding your child's mental health and his tips for Parents is an episode from Sweat, Snot & Tears.

This episode is 49:38 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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