One Day You'll Thank Me

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about travelling with kids ahead of the summer holidays. Jenni shares her epic horror story from taking her song to the US as they discuss their experiences flying with kids, and their own experiences road-tripping around New Zealand. They are joined by travel writer Alexia Santamaria to discuss her experiences flying with her kids, and for tho...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about kids' toys. They discuss teaching their kids about getting toys as a gift, the toys their sons are after for Christmas, and the toys they are trying to avoid. They are then joined by Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray to discuss what goes into making a good toy - and what toys and trends are hot this Christmas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about money. While the cost of living is hitting wallets across the country, and making raising a kid a lot harder, they focus on how to teach your kids about the concept and value of money. They are joined by Scott Pape, author of the global bestseller The Barefoot Investor, whose new book, Barefoot Kids, tackles this very issue.  See omnystud...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking kids and reading, with a special chat with TV and radio icon Jason Gunn! He joins to talk about his new book, Jason Mason and the World's Most Powerful Itching Powder, how becoming a grandfather has inspired his push to get kids off of screens, and shares some powerful insights from his time as a children's entertainer and parent.  See omnystud...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking kids with disabilities. They chat to The Hits Drive co-host Brad Watson about his son, Finn, and how his family came to terms with his deafness, and then talk with Children with Disabilities co-founder Glen McMillan, who was left with a disability after an accident as a child, about how parents can raise their kids to be inclusive.  See omnystu...

This week, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about early childhood education and the highs and lows of their experiences with their sons. They are joined by actor and comedian Karen O'Leary, who worked for 20 years in early childhood education. She shares how she got into the role, what her experiences taught her about children and parents, and shares her advice on how to get the best experience for y...

This week, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about how to keep your child safe in public, just in time for Halloween and trick or treating. They discuss how protective their parents were when they were kids, how protective they feel now, and how the modern world has heightened their fears. For some practical advice for all parents, Senior Constable Bryan Ward joins to discuss what he's learned in his...

This week, Jenni is joined by guest co-host Clint Roberts from ZM Drive for a chat about the musical tastes of kids! They discuss the repetitiveness of kids music, trying to get their young ones interested in better music, and awkward moments involving R-rated songs. Later, Jenni and Rebecca chat to singer and former Hi-5 star Nathan Foley about his experiences with making music for kids, and how...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca talk about postpartum bodies - how theirs changed immediately after pregnancy and in the years since, and the pressures out there for mothers to 'bounceback' to how things were pre-kids. To counter that, they talk to Steph Claire Smith from Keep it Cleaner and KICPOD  to discuss her own parenting journey and how to counter the media spin when it comes to b...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are joined by celebrity cook Nadia Lim and her husband Carlos Bagrie to work out the best ways to live sustainably, even after little ones come along. Nadia is expecting her third child this summer and, "totally agrees" that living sustainably with her toy-hungry kids has made it harder to have a sustainable, clutter-free life. See omnystudio.com/listener...

On this episode of One Day You’ll Thank Me, Rebecca Haszard and guest host Damien Venuto ( The Front Page ) investigate what parents can do to foster better mental health outcomes for their tamariki and rangatahi. They're joined by Ban Gailani, from counselling service 0800 What's Up, to discuss what kids are having to deal with these days and how they always need someone to listen to them. See om...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca discuss getting kids into sport. They share their own experiences living with former athletes and how sport is already having an influence on their son's lives. They then chat to Dr Craig Harrison from the Athlete Development Project to get his insight into how early kids should start, the benefits they get that don't come from winning, and how parents sho...

On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca discuss relationships and how parents can keep their partnership alive after having kids. They discuss some of the roadblocks they've run into after having kids, and are joined by Dr Justin Coulson from Happy Families and Parental Guidance to get his advice on what both parties in a relationship can do to stick together.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

On this week's episode, Rebecca and Jenni discuss body positivity and how to help kids avoid feeling self-conscious about themselves. They discuss some of their own experiences post-pregnancy, as well as what they experienced growing up and how they are trying to avoid passing that on to their sons. Then they are joined by actress and Mean Mums star Morgana O'Reilly, who discusses her relationship...

This week, Jenni and Rebecca are talking social media and kids. How much should you be putting out there about your kids? Should parents be using social media to make money off their kids? And for kids and teens from the noughties, what should you do about your life being plastered online? They are then joined by ZM Drive host Clint Roberts to discuss his relationship with his kids and social medi...

After a little break, Jenni and Rebecca are back for another season. The two catch up on where the kids are at, and Jenni explains her experiences parenting by herself on her recent holiday. That leads in to the pod turning the focus on solo parents. They are joined by award-winning actress Miriama McDowell, who discusses her experiences raising her two daughters on her own, and the joys, the diff...

It's our season finale this week, and Jenni and Rebecca are touching on one topic that has come up a lot during the season - can parents really have it all? The two discuss trying to maintain a work-life balance, how having kids have changed their career trajectories, and what having a kid has done to their identity.  They are then joined by Newstalk ZB newsreader Raylene Ramsay, who shares her ex...

How many kids are too many? That's the topic Rebecca and Jenni are debating this week, as they weigh up the pros and cons of having more than one child - from having to go through pregnancy again, how long is too long to wait, and why there's nothing grim about crying over an old pan. Then, Radio Hauraki's Jason Hoyte joins to share his experiences with having four daughters - including why they w...

The last few years have been a tricky time for parents across the world, and parenting in a time of Covid-19 is top of the agenda for Jenni and Rebecca this week. They discuss how they've tried to keep their sons safe, what it was like trying to parent during lockdown, the struggles that came after, and how it's changed their approach to illness.  They are joined by Dr Jin Russell to get the scien...

Get ready for a nostalgia hit - national treasure and iconic entertainer Suzy Cato is the guest on this week's episode! She joins Jenni and Rebecca to discuss the topic of children's television - how much should they be watching, what are the best shows around, and what should you do when your kid loves a show you can't stand? Plus, Jenni and Rebecca reflect on their past watching habits, and the...

In this week's episode, Jenni is joined by The Front Page host Damien Venuto to discuss divorce. The two discuss their experiences as children of divorce, how it shaped them as kids and as adults, and how it's impacted their parenting. They are then joined by lawyer and founder of Equal Exes, Bridgette Jackson, to discuss what parents should do when getting divorced to ensure their kid's welfare i...

In this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca talk about swearing and what your kids should and shouldn't be saying  - and how parents should react when their kids misbehave. Jenni talks about her son's use of "sentence enhancers", and Rebecca reflects on her own rebellious nature and how her parents reacted. They are then joined by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald to talk about what the research s...

In this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca talk about how to stay healthy for your kids. They talk post-birth weight gain, taking time out in the kitchen, and finding the energy to match their children's love of running, Then they are joined by Coast Breakfast host Jason Reeves, who went public with his own weight loss journey and why it's tied to being there for his kids for longer.  See omny...

In the first episode of One Day You'll Thank Me, Jenni and Rebecca talk fertility - they discuss their own journeys, including how trying for a baby seeped into all facets of Jenni's life, and the mental toll it can have. Then they are joined by fertility expert Dr Guy Gudex to get the key facts, and The Hits host Laura McGoldrick joins to share her story and why she chose to go public with her ex...

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