Newstalk ZB

The Parent Squad

Kids EN ↓ 368 episodes

If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.

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Newstalk ZB

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Kids

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www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

The Parenting Squad with Sir Graham Henry and Ritchie Poulton 31.07.2021

With us on the Parenting Squad is a trustee of the Plunket Foundation, Professor Richie Poulton, and acting Plunket Foundation Chair Sir Graham Henry to talk about Plunket's new programme of work called Self Regulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Squad - Dr. Jin Russell 24.07.2021

Developmental Paediatrician Dr. Jin Russell joins the Weekend Collective for the Parent Squad hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue Sanders: A look into fertility 17.07.2021

Fertility Councillor Sue Sanders is on the show to talk about fertility and how it may affect men See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Does the parental leave system shut out men? 10.07.2021

Parenting expert John Cowan joins The Weekend Collective to discuss whether the roles of men in parenthood is overlooked.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Berkett: Dealing with kids that constantly fight! 03.07.2021

This week on the show we were joined by Neuroscience Educator Kathryn Berkett. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Atkinson: Should you pay your kids for chores? 26.06.2021

This week on 'The Parent Squad' we were joined by CEO of The Parenting Place, Dave Atkinson.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide: Becoming isolated as a new parent 20.06.2021

This week on the Parent Squad we are joined the Baby Whisperer 'Dorothy Waide' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Lessons your kids have taught you 12.06.2021

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by our resident expert 'John Cowan' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jin Russell - How does your career affect your parenting? 05.06.2021

Board member of the Parenting Place and developmental paediatrician Dr Jin Russell has some good news for parents who want to pursue their careers and still make time for their kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide: What are the greatest children's books? 29.05.2021

This week on the Parenting Squad, Tim Roxborogh and Tim Beveridge were joined by Dorothy Waide, Karitane Mothercraft nurse and one of New Zealand's most sought-after baby sleep consultants. The hour began by discussing the point of cord banking and keeping the placenta. Later, in light of beloved children's author Eric Carle passing, the greatest ever children's books were remembered. LISTEN ABOVE...

Kathryn Berkett: Ranking kids into different classes - is it fair? 15.05.2021

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John Cowan: Is your shy kid just being rude? 08.05.2021

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Dorothy Waide: Smacking kids still fairly common 01.05.2021

It’s still “fairly common” for some parents to physically discipline their children, despite the country’s anti-smacking law change, new research has found. In an effort to improve child health outcomes in New Zealand, the Government introduced anti-smacking legislation in 2007 that prohibited the physical punishment of children. Dorothy Waide, Karitane Mothercraft nurse and one of New Zealand's m...

Jin Russell: What parents need to know about ADHD 26.04.2021

Is it ADHD, bad behaviour, or is it just your child expressing themselves? And is the condition of ADHD being overdiagnosed?  Dr Jin Russell, from the Parenting Place and a Developmental Paediatrician at Starship Hospital, joined The Weekend Collective to discuss what parents need to know about ADHD, and to take calls from listeners. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

John Cowan: What rules do you set around kids using technology? 17.04.2021

Parenting Expert from the Parenting Place and host of Real Life on Newstalk ZB John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to share his advice on all things parenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Berkett: Choosing between single sex or co-ed schools 10.04.2021

Child Physiologist and Neuroscience expert Kathryn Berkett joined The Parent Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on all things parenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide​: Should we be encouraging more stay at home dads? 03.04.2021

Dorothy Waide​ is one of New Zealand's most in-demand baby sleep consultants. She joined The Parent Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on all things parenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Atkinson: How to talk to teens about their body image 27.03.2021

Dave Atkinson is the CEO of the Parenting Place. He joined The Weekend Collective to share his advice on all things parenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Is homework a waste of time? 24.03.2021

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Kathryn Berkett: How does changing school affect children? 27.02.2021

Child Physiologist and Neuroscience expert Kathryn Berkett joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice for parents considering changing schools for their children. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Atkinson: Dealing with moody teens and heartbreak 20.02.2021

On this weeks episode of the 'Parent Squad' we're joined by CEO of the Parenting Place, Dave Atkinson.  We dive into the issue of moody teenagers and also dealing with their first heartbreak.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Writes: Should there be harsher consequences for truancy? 13.02.2021

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John Cowan: Talking to kids about puberty 06.02.2021

Parenting Expert and host of Real Life on Newstalk ZB John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to share his advice for parents talking to their children about puberty for the first time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide: Should Dads be in the delivery room? 23.01.2021

Dorothy Waide​ is one of New Zealand's most in-demand baby sleep consultants. She joined The Parent Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on all things parenting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Dealing with the hurt of kids not being invited to events 19.12.2020

Parenting Expert from the Parenting Place and host of Real Life on Newstalk ZB John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to share his advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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