Dr Billy Garvey Explains Why Smacking Your Children Has Been Cancelled!

About this episode

Dr Billy Garvey discusses the decline of smacking as a form of child discipline and answers parenting questions.

Developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey joins the show to answer your parenting questions. In this full unedited chat, we also discuss "smacking" Is it officially a thing of the past?  Dr Billy Garvey explains why more experts and parents are turning away from physical punishment and what the science actually says about it. See Dr Billy Garvey LIVE! After a sold-out Melbourne show last year, he is returning to the stage with a brand-new live experience celebrating the beautiful chaos of raising kids. Sydney Friday 22 May 2026 7:00 pm  11:00 pm Factory Theatre  Brisbane Sunday 28 June 2026 7:00 pm  11:00 pm Princess Theatre  Newcastle Friday 17 July 2026 7:00 pm  11:00 pm Civic Theatre  Perth Friday 4 September 2026 7:00 pm  11:00 pm Subiaco Arts Centre  For more info and to book tickets click  HERE ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fitzy, Wippa, Kate

Guest: Dr Billy Garvey

Topics covered

• parenting
• child discipline
• smacking
• developmental psychology
• live events

Keywords

• smacking
• parenting
• physical punishment
• developmental paediatrician
• child discipline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nova Podcasts

Places: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Perth, Subiaco Arts Centre

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