In the previous episode, we mainly looked at the early years of childhood. In part two we look at the teenage years with former School Principal / behaviour expert Mark Smith and Child Psychologist Clare Rowe. Both examine the importance of being in a positive group. However, some groups are not so positive and can cause lifelong damage. Something to think about for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone interested in the development of healthy teenagers.

(00:08) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(02:06) Words from Jack on pollution and plastic.

(02:20) Phil Dye continues.

(03:00) Mark Smith talks about the ‘Action Research Project’ of adolescence and the importance of groups.

(14:41) Song excerpt: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and sung by Danielle France.

(15:16) Mark Smith discusses student mobile phone use.

19:30) Song excerpt: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and sung by Danielle France.

(20:25) Phil Dye introduces the prevalence of teen gender confusion as preface to Clare Rowe interview.

(22:55) Clare Rowe discusses the gender confusion issue in teenagers with an emphasis on late-onset gender dysphoria.

(41:04) Teachers, gender confused students and the end of low expectations.

(46:25) Wind-up from host.

Email Phil Dye: phil@philtered.com.au

Mark Smith contact: Via Phil Dye

Clare Rowe Contact: https://www.clarerowe.com.au/

Intro / Exit music by Zapsplat

Being a child is no longer what it was. Childhood anxiety, and the accompanying psychological analysis has left thousands of children with a lifelong label and an even more harmful dependence on pharmaceuticals. In this look at childhood anxiety in the early years, I speak to Clare Rowe, an outspoken child psychologist about the causes and outcomes of childhood anxiety. Part 1 of 2.

(00:08) Phil Dye introduction & preamble.

(02:59) Interview with child Psychologist Clare Rowe on the causes of childhood anxiety in Australia. https://www.clarerowe.com.au/

(19:03) Brain Break: ‘Boys don’t ask me to dance Grandma’ written and performed by Danielle France.

(22:45) Clare Rowe discusses ADHD and ADD

(28:08) Audio piece from Netflix series ‘Adolescence’, by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolescence_(TV_series)

(30:34) Clare Rowe discusses the NDIS

(33:25) Wind-up from host and detail of next episode.

Email host: phil@philtered.com.au

Intro / Exit music by Zapsplat

Discussion about this episode

Australians head to the polling booths very soon. While the media say the election is all about cost of living, energy and housing, it’s about much more than that.