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Join Derek Myers, Dan Lee and their many guests as they discuss fatherhood. Our parenting conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes scary and sometimes sad.. just like every day of being a father in the modern world. Dads - you are not alone.
James Brown - Pearl Farmer, Biologist And Father Of Four... Almost.
Hang On To Your Hat
1 hour 23 minutes
6 years ago
James Brown - Pearl Farmer, Biologist And Father Of Four... Almost.
James and his family established the Cygnet Bay Pearl farm on the Dampier Peninsula and through this multigenerational endeavour they have developed strong personal and working relationships with the indigenous Bardi people. It is a unique place to bring up kids where the country itself does much of the teaching.
Topics discussed.
Straight to the discipline debate
We are both children of the 70's
Parenting has changed- expectations have changed.
Even in the most remote town on earth, phones and social media are a concern.
John Marsden and the realities of childhood development.
Parenting mentors.
The struggle to look after your relationship and mental health.
Biology wants us to breed- that's all.
Oxytocin addicts.
When having kids is hard to do.
The bush raises the kids.
Growing up with Aboriginal people.
Holding back the smart phone Tsunami.
Teach resilience
Boys will find someone to follow.
Find some bush to release your kids into.
All non-indigenous people should spend time with Aboriginal people and take the time to listen and learn.
White Australia has no idea about what Aboriginal Australia needs. Long term relationships for reconciliation.
Bardi kids going through lore- Non-indigenous kids being invited to go through the process too.
A brief history of the Brown Family Pearling business on the Dampier Peninsula.
Managing the fear for your kid's future- what if they do the things we did? And more!!
Trying to appreciate the good things about being a parent.
Can we be fearless parents?
Hang On To Your Hat
Join Derek Myers, Dan Lee and their many guests as they discuss fatherhood. Our parenting conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes scary and sometimes sad.. just like every day of being a father in the modern world. Dads - you are not alone.
