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With Christmas almost here, Peter talks about celebrating this special time of year with special needs kids. Peters guest is Chanel Averson who runs the Sensory Santa events for kids with special needs.

This week the conversation was centred around embracing diversity, holding onto the core values of democratic Australia, and maintaining social cohesion following the Paris terrorist attacks.

Guests on the show this week included Alex Tselios from The Big Smoke, Michelle Bridges from TBL Families, Tony Lee from Integrity Agency, Dr Justin Coulsen, and the one and only Jimmy Giggle!

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This week Peter discusses the important and often confusing world of medications. He is joined by Dr Geraldine Moses and Debbie Rigby, who are both consultant clinical pharmacists.

This week on the Family Show with Liam and Robbie, the boys spoke to Grace Knight of The Eurogliders, journalist Ben Fordham about his battle with epilepsy, and host of The Project Waleed Aly - and the mums of Brisbane filled us in on husband labour ward fails!

What happened to the days of playing outside in barefoot until our feet were blackened by the dirt? The Family Show’s Liam and Robbie caught up with the founder of happyfamilies.com.au, Dr Justin Coulson, who is pushing Mums and Dads to allow their kids more play time.

The latest software updates for the iPhone feature a new emoji, that ties in mwith a global social campaign called "I Am A Witness". Tony Lee from NTegrity Agency gives Liam and Robbie on The Family Show the inside word, as to what it's trying to achieve.

He's back! Rick Price is back on the blades, and you can be there this Friday night. He's the Aussie singing legend who hails from Brissy, and he's doing an exclusive gig for us live at Boondal Ice World. You have the chance top join hundreds of others, and enjoy a family fun night of non stop ice skating, while Rick performs live to the crowd. Rick has told The Family Show it'll be nice to come home for another year to catch up with friends and family.

The Melbourne Cup is one of the most famous horse races in the world, and also the biggest day for gambling in Australia. Following on from the Melbourne Cup this week, Peter discusses the issue of problem gambling and it's impact on individuals and families.

The Family Show's social therapist Di Chandler caught up with Liam and Robbie, to unpack the question of whether or not we should be protecting our children from some of life's stresses?

The Family Show caught up with Epilepsy Australia's new ambassador, Ben Fordham. Up until recently the former Today Show host and Sydney radio presenter had kept quiet his lifelong battle with the condition. Ben tells us how he handled epilepsy throughout his life, and what his connection to Brisbane is.

Another one of those weeks at The Family Show, jam packed full of fun, and big name guests! Brisbane actress Melina Vidler dropped by the studio to talk about the huge success of 800 Words on Channel 7, as a short run drama. Anthony Mundine ahead of his final sparring session as he travels the country in preparation for his November 11 fight. Etiquette coach Patsy Rowe gave us the low down on what to (and not) do at this year's office Christmas party, while researcher Mark McCrindle told us which baby names were most popular in 2015. And you had your say on the cool things you've found at the tip! All that and much more to be heard in this week's podcast.

Odette sent The Family Show an email, asking us to do something for her close friend. She tells us that Heleen as been on a 'long road', as her second child has spent most of his life in hospital. ‘I know she often feels so alone. I would love for her to know there are many people who are there for her and praying for her,' Odette says. Liam and Robbie gave Heleen a call this morning on behalf of Odette, in conjunction with our station sponsors, for an SOS you simply have to hear!

Peter and his guests discuss the very important journey from boyhood to manhood and helping boys becoming healthy men.