I Tried Explaining Mental Illness And Addiction To My Six-Year-Old. Was I Wrong?

Halley's Comet ☄️

I'll be 78 years old and my son will be 46 when Halley's Comet returns. Will we share the moment of a lifetime? This is No Boring Kids #10, the newsletter and podcast for parents that want to make the future a little more interesting. It's written and produced by Adam Kershaw, a children’s author, publisher and father to three young kids in Australia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noboringkids.substack.com [https://noboringkids.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

When I Fail 📉

Kids grow by failing. Adults do too, but it's tougher to accept. This is No Boring Kids #9, the newsletter and podcast for parents that want to make the future a little more interesting. It's written and produced by Adam Kershaw, a children’s author, publisher and father to three young kids in Australia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noboringkids.substack.com [https://noboringkids.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

I Tried Explaining Mental Illness And Addiction To My Six-Year-Old. Was I Wrong?

When homelessness piques the curiosity of a young child, a dad must confront the complexities of mental illness, addiction, and the tough questions they raise. This is No Boring Kids #8, the newsletter and podcast for parents that want to make the future a little more interesting. It's written and produced by Adam Kershaw, a children’s author, publisher and father to three young kids in Australia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noboringkids.substack.com [https://noboringkids.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

We Swapped Kids TV For Music Videos. Everything Changed 😳

This is No Boring Kids #7, the newsletter and podcast for parents that want to make the future a little more interesting. This edition looks at a recent experiment to reduce kids screentime by replacing it entirely with music videos. It's written and produced by Adam Kershaw, a children’s author, publisher and father to three young kids in Australia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noboringkids.substack.com [https://noboringkids.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Cold War Kids 🪖

This is No Boring Kids #6, the newsletter and podcast for parents that want to make the future a little more interesting. This edition draws parallels between the fall of the Berlin Wall and raising independent children. It's written and produced by Adam Kershaw, a children’s author, publisher and father to three young kids in Australia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noboringkids.substack.com [https://noboringkids.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]