The Parent Squad

A woman says a Southwest Airlines agent in Southern California mocked her 5-year-old daughter's 'Abcde' name when they were preparing to board a flight home to Texas. Should there be stricter rules stating what you can and cannot name your child, or should people be more accepting of different names.? Award winning and best selling parenting author Kathy Fray joins The Weekend Collective to share...

This week on the show we discuss whether or not it's acceptable to stick your nose into other peoples parenting business? Can you just say what you think?  Parenting expert Emily Writes joins The Weekend Collective to give her advice on the best way to deal with the situation. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we joined by The RadDads. We discuss why some schools are doing away with the end of year prizegivings?   We also touch on sharing photos of kids on social media... is it irresponsible of parents?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we were joined by Time Mangement expert Robyn Pearce.  We discuss whether or not homeschooling is a positive thing for kids growing up? Or do they miss out on vital parts of social life?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the parenting squad we were joined by Neuroscience Educator & Director of X-Factor Education Nathan Wallis.  With NCEA exams currently underway, we discuss the best way to motivate your teen with the dreaded end of year tests. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we were joined by mummy blogger Jane Yee.  All kids do it! but how do you stamp it out is the question? We discuss the tricky topic of kids lying straight to your face. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the parenting squad we were joined by Mummy blogger and founder of themotheryarns.com Rebecca Keil.  We talk about goody bags and are they worth the hassle? Also, why do people obsess over touching other peoples babies?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks show we were joined by the talented Nathan Wallis (Neuroscience Educator & Director of X-Factor Education.) We through around the idea of arguing with kids - Could this actually be a healthy solution for creating resilience? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the show we were joined by the lovely Emily Writes. We discussed whether or not you should discipline someone else's child? If their misbehaving do you step in? We also touched on the issue of co-sleeping with children. The debate gets heated! LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we were joined by Mummy Blogger Casey McPike to discuss the burning issues in the world of parenting. We discuss kids having their own hairstyles and is there anything cruel about piercing kids ears? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we were joined by Yvonne Godfrey from  http://www.miomo.com . Will through back and forth the ideal time of when teens should be dating? Tim Wilson is staunch in his views! LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the parenting squad we were joined by father of two and Radio Hauraki host Matt Heath. We discussed the pressing issue of porn and the implications its having on our younger generations. Can we really stop kids from watching pornography? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and parenting expert Emily Writes joins us this week to talk about the fuddy duddy TV show's our kids are watching and whether or not we should drop the big bombs in front of our kids?   LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Yvonne Godfrey tackles our teens! This weekend on the show we unpacked why teens get a bad rap? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amazing Emily Writes joined us this week to discuss the age-old topic of kids and allergies. Are we actually way too sensitive when it comes to kids and their allergy needs? Or is it justified?  We also discuss whether or not kids as young as 5 should be having homework each night? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

We ask the question of whether or not child leashes are a helpful thing? Tim Wilson is a big fan with his trio of boys needing to be controlled!   LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we had the amazing Emily Writes from thespinoff.co.nz join the Parenting Squad. Discussing the topics of whether of not you have ever felt judged on how you parent and should we be encouraging our kids to be more competitive?  LISTEN TO THE FULL PARENTING SQUAD WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Heath joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the burning question should men actually be present during the birth of their child? LISTEN TO THE PARENTING SQUAD IN FULL ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Yee joins The Weekend Collective to talk parenting.  Topics tackled:  How to deal with a tantrum in public Should we force kids to finish everything on their plates? LISTEN AS JANE YEE SPEAKS TO THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.