In this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy and Toby explore the dynamics of friendship within a family context. They discuss personal experiences, what to look for in a good friend, and how parents can encourage positive friendships for their kids. Highlights include the importance of choosing life-giving friends, the balance between Christian and non-Christian friendships, the significance of shared interests, and the challenges of toxic relationships.

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Helping Children Make Friends: What Parents Can Do By Claire McCarthy, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/helping-children-make-friends-what-parents-can-do-202303062899

5 Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends by Bekki Lindner https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/5-tips-helping-children-develop-friendships.html

In this episode Gareth and Toby interview Dr. Roger Bretherton, Professor of Psychology, exploring the relationship between anxiety and family dynamics. They discuss how anxiety can be transmitted from parents to children, the psychological differences between fear and anxiety, and the importance of open communication in managing these emotions.

Dr. Bretherton shares insights on the role of attachment theory and strategies for parents to help their children navigate anxiety while also addressing their own mental health.

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How do you avoid putting your fears on your kids? In this episode we talk about anxiety, exploring personal experiences and insights on how to manage fears and the impact of parental anxiety on children. We consider the balance between protection and exposure, and how family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping responses to anxiety.

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Lucy and Gareth interview Jonathan Beecham about families and screens, gaming, boundaries and growing in faith.

Jonathan runs Emmaus Gaming, creating discipleship and evangelistic content for young people aged 12-18 using video games. Follow him on Instagram @emmaus.gg

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In our first full episode we talk about screens and families in the the digital age - how different generations handle tech, screen time, and raising kids today.

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BBC news article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1lelqg0jy3o

A little taste from behind the scenes of our new podcast about families and parenting from a Christian perspective