The Parent Squad

The job of a teacher is hard enough without being inundated with messages from parents who are unhappy about everything from the weather to sick leave. Dr Natalie Flynn is a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology.  She joined The Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on the issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by Dr Julie Bhosale.  We dive into the issue surrounding how many kids do you want? It can be make or break for couples, so how do you decide? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by HappyMumHappyChild founder Maria Foy. How do you let your child embrace their individuality without letting them look silly?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parent Squad we were joined by teen expert Yvonne Godfrey. We dive into the issue of getting your teenager to drive! How do you encourage them to gain their independence?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making your kids the centerpiece of your life may seem like a good idea, but generally it's not. Besides the more obvious risks such as overprotection and indulgence, making your children's happiness your highest priority can result in an unanticipated and undesired consequence. Online Parenting expert Maria Foy joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her take on the issue. LIS...

Bestselling Author and Family Wellbeing expert Julie Bhosale joins The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling Children's Author, practitioner, and speaker Dr Anna Martin joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What effect does your approach to religion and certain topics have on kids later in life? With many children hanging on to what every word their parents say, do you leave it open for them to develop or give them the answer in black and white? Clinical Psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the issue. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See om...

For a few days at least, Kyle Giersdorf isn't going to be hassled for spending so much time playing video games. The 16-year-old known as "Bugha" to gamers, came away with US$3 million ($NZ4.52m) Sunday in the Fortnite World Cup solo competition, beating 99 other players culled from some 40 million who hoped to qualify for the event in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York. Teen parent...

Many parents will admit to occasionally raising their voice when they become frustrated. A study published back in 2003 in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that in families where there’s 25 or more incidents of shouting in 12 months, children can suffer from lower self-esteem and increased aggression. Bestselling Children’s Author and parenting blogger Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squa...

If you have got a baby who just cries all the time, at what point would you start worrying about it? Or are some babies just more sensitive? Natalie Flynn is a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology. She joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do different parenting styles work in a partnership? Is there a good cop and a bad cop? What values are important in parenting and does your own experience with your parents imprint onto your parenting style? Family coach at the Parenting Place Bridget Gundy joins The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the topic! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Social media accounts of children should be automatically wiped when they reach 18, a new study has found. A report by the London School of Economics (LSE) into children’s attitudes towards the internet found they overwhelmingly wanted a ‘grand erasure’ of their online footprint to stop childhood mistakes affecting their future. Internet Safety and risk assessment consultant John Parsons joins The...

Clinical therapist Anna Martin's new book Listen to me! Taking the conflict out of child discipline aims to provide parents with strategies that put listening and the wellbeing of children before lecturing. Dr Anna Martin joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the her book and the right way to go about dealing with naughty children. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio...

Joy Cowley has introduced generations of Kiwi kids to the delights of reading. She has written around 1100 Children’s books and 40 Million copies worldwide. New Zealand’s best known Children’s Author Joy Cowley joins The Weekend Collective to share her decades of knowledge when it comes to getting kids into reading and how you can help those who struggle. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

People who believe they resulted from unwanted or unplanned pregnancies tend to have more insecure relationship styles as adults, new research shows. Emily Writes is an author and parenting blogger. She joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the delicate issue. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new mum says a breastfeeding educator ruined her experience in hospital by judging her forformula feeding her baby. Children’s Health Expert Julie Bhosale joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the controversial issue. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we were joined by the self-proclaimed nappy lady! Her name is Kate Meads and she comes armed with all the info regarding the world of nappies. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by Family Coach Jenny Hale.  We dive into the topic of kids being afraid of the dark. What causes their little minds to freak out? and also how not to use a night light? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we were joined by Dr Natalie Flynn, a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology.  We talk about the tough topic of postnatal depression and discuss the reasons why it's so prevalent in young mothers?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Parent Squad we were joined by parenting expert Angela Cumming. We dive into the weeks big issue of Bonjela and is it really safe? After a child was emitted to ICU following an overdose. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland parents are more likely to be concerned about placing their kids in daycare than parents in any other city in New Zealand, according to a parenting survey.  It found 12 percent of the parents surveyed were "extremely concerned about placing their children in daycare when returning to work".  Online Parenting expert Maria Foy joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her...

A father of newborn twins has turned to the internet for advice, saying he doesn't think he should have to get up in the night to comfort them when he works all week. Should it be a shared responsibility between parents, or should it depend on who works the longer hours? Best Selling Parenting Author Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her take on the contentio...

You may have a child, who would rather lead than follow, do it themselves instead of risking someone else to do if for them? Or the child that prefers carefully planning out projects and activities, insuring they are done right the first time? Allison Mooney is a multi award winning speaker and author. She joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her expert advice on the diffe...

With the end of daylight-saving time coming to an end, many of us will have an extra hour of sleep to look forward to. Unfortunately, our children's biological clocks don't automatically change with our household clocks, leaving it up to us to help them adjust. Yvonne Godfrey is an author and parenting expert. She joined The Parenting Aquad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN TO...