The Role of a Lifetime

Series 1

Australian actors dramatize authentic parenting moments while experts weigh in on raising kids in today's complex world. A fresh take on modern family challenges and solutions for building strong, adaptable children.

Where to Watch Series 1

5 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1At the Maliks, 10-year-old Jack wants a smartphone, but Mum and Dad are stalling. In the real world, Kate meets cognitive neuroscientist Mark Williams, who believes smartphones are sapping kids' ability to pay attention.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Kate and Nazeem tackle the four horsemen of the parenting apocalypse - Boundaries, Rebellion, Discipline and Online Gaming.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3This genre-bending series tackles some of the biggest problems facing Australian families today. From teens' sometimes-fraught search to find their tribe, to the all-pervasive effect of social media on children.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4In this racy episode, Kate and Naz tackle Sex and Relationships.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5The final episode explores topics that impact today's teens more than any previous generation. From the terrifying rise of anxiety and depression to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence and deep fake technology.

Cast of Series 1

  • Amanda KellerSelf
  • Kate RitchieMum
  • Nazeem HussainDad
  • Maggie DentSelf
  • Heather MitchellNan

 

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