The Parent Hope Podcast

• The Parent Balancing Act: Supportive Parenting without Overdoing It.

  In this episode, we explore a modern parenting paradox: how to be a supportive parent without overdoing it. Joining us again is researcher and family systems therapist Phil Kelver from Kansas, USA, sharing insights from his 20-year study of 50 families.Together, we unpack his fascinating research about the effects of over-investing in our children, how parents can spot the subtle signs of doing too much, and what it takes to find a healthier balance in today's high-pressure parenting culture.A thoughtful, eye-opening conversation for anyone navigating the fine line between care and control.We explore:What the data reveals about over-investment and its impact on both kids and parentsSubtle signs that you might be overdoing it—and how to spot them in your daily lifePractical insights to help you stay engaged without becoming enmeshedThe real-world pressures making it hard for parents to step back, and how to navigate them with confidenceWhether you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about the changing dynamics of modern family life, this episode offers thoughtful reflection and guidance on finding that elusive middle ground.Tune in for a conversation that’s honest, research-informed, and full of takeaways to help you parent with clarity—not anxiety.Phillip Klever has conducted a remarkable 20-year study of 50 couples and their multigenerational families and has written 7 peer-reviewed journal articles about the study. https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-klever-8b360927/Researchhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phillip-KleverKey articlehttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00120.xNewsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: [email protected] (02) 9904 5600

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• Season 3 Ep 2: Being a Light House - Parents bringing steadiness and calm in the storm of self-harm

  Discovering that your child is self-harming is understandably fear- inducing for any parent. Drawing on Bowen family systems theory, PHP invites parents to consider first how they are responding when safety fears are raised – rather than focusing on the details of the self-harm and diagnoses.In this podcast Jenny Brown interviews leading Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Annemaree Bickerton about parenting when a child is self-harming. They cover some of these questions:What are the different ways parents might respond to a child’s cutting?How can we make sense of young people’s self-harm? What do you think it helps for parents to be aware of?How can parents contribute to a child's safety without removing their child’s agency?What are your thoughts on helpful parent and young person conversations about suicide risks?Previous podcast with Annemaree Bickerton:https://parenthopeproject.com.au/podcasts/staying-connected-when-emotions-run-high/To watch the video mentioned – This is an excellent resource!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_B61YifyrMTo read about the safety first model https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/anzf.1055for more papers: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Annemaree-Bickerton-28411169Dr Bickerton is the co-developer of the training: STAYING CONNECTED WHEN EMOTIONS RUN HIGH.Upcoming Workshops:https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/family-and-carer-mental-health-program-0/staying-connected-when-emotions-run-highNewsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: [email protected] (02) 9904 5600

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• Parenting with Purpose: How Goal Setting Impacts Family Life

  Goal setting – how parents setting applicable goals helps a family to functionIn this first episode of 2025, Jenny Brown interviews Philip Klever, a clinician and researcher from Kansas City in the USA. Philip describes his research and what it reveals about the variations in what goals parents set and together they explore how goal settings and principles are connected for parents. In the Parent Hope programs, parents are asked to consider their principles when deciding on their position. Jenny asks the question: how are principles and goals related and are applicable goals related to parents being aware of their job description? Philip Klever has conducted a remarkable 20-year study of 50 couples and their multigenerational families and has written 7 peer-reviewed journal articles about the study. https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-klever-8b360927/Researchhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phillip-KleverKey articlehttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00120.xNewsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: [email protected] (02) 9904 5600

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• REBROADCAST: How Bowen Family Systems Builds Hope for Worried Parents

  In this rebroadcasted episode, from Season 2 Episode 7, Jenny is back in the hosting seat with guest Dan Papero.Dr Jenny Brown draws on Dan’s rich experience as a Bowen family systems scholar, teacher and clinician. They explore how our families are both the seedbed for symptoms and a garden of recovery. They explore how parents can contribute to their family becoming a garden for the sustainable growth and flourishing of its members – including its children.This conversation builds on Dr Papero’s keynote addresses at the 21st Family Systems Institute Conference. https://www.thefsi.com.au/About the Guest:Dan Papero is a senior faculty member from the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, DC. Learn more about Dan’s and his work here:https://www.thebowencenter.org/https://www.thebowencenter.org/faculty-bios/daniel-papero Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: [email protected] (02) 9904 5600

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• REBROADCAST: Co-regulation or Self-regulation in Parenting

  In this Rebroadcast of Season 2, Episode 5, the tables are turned! Michelle Varcoe, interviews Dr Jenny Brown to discuss:The importance of co-regulation in parenting.What is co-regulation?Are there potential pitfalls of focusing too much on co-regulation?Consider the role of self-regulation in parenting.Differentiation in Parenting: meaningful connection without invasion.To hear more about Michelle go to Season 2 Episode 4 or see links below.About Dr Jenny Brown:Dr Jenny Brown has over 35 years of clinical experience in child, couple, and family health. Her primary clinical and research interest has been in Child and adolescent mental health and parent’s involvement in treatment. This has been reflected in her publications, conference and workshop presentations and her PhD research on parents’ experience of their child’s mental health treatment. The Parent Hope project has been developed from this critical research.Jenny’s most recent book is Facilitating Parents’ Agency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Helplessness to Hope – published by Cambridge Scholars.https://parenthopeproject.com.au/about-jenny-brownAbout Michelle Varcoe:Michelle is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has worked across various Child and Adolescent Mental Health teams within NSW Health, and has extensive experience in supporting families who have a child/adolescent presenting with moderate-severe mental health issues https://thefsp.com.au/parent-programshttps://thefsp.com.au/michelle-varcoe/Newsletter-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/#newsletter Youtube-http://www.youtube.com/@ParentHopeProject Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/coachingparents Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/parenthopeproject/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/79093727/admin/feed/posts/ Website-https://parenthopeproject.com.au/ Contact us: [email protected] (02) 9904 5600

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