The Parent Squad

Clinical Psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on allowing kids to play with toy weapons - is there anything wrong with letting them do so? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Anxiety in children: so many parents are worried about this these days. How do you deal with a child who’s anxious? What were you anxious about as a child? Child Psychologist from Engage training Kathryn Berkett joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by family wellbeing and nutrition expert Dr Julie Bhosale.  LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting blogger Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on school holidays continuing into early February and if they should be cut back. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are having kids later and later, is it causing disappointment and why are we doing it? Child Psychologist from Engage trainin Kathryn Berkett joined The Parenting Squad to discuss the issue! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parent Squad we were joined by Happy Mum Happy Child founder Maria Foy to discuss the new streaming service and the pros and cons of subscribing for the sake of your kids! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many parents across the country will be gearing up for one of the most stressful periods of the year, their children sitting school exams.  So, how can you prepare and help them receive top marks? Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two independent watchdogs have launched a campaign to make all schools record every case of bullying and adopt anti-bullying moves that have been proven to work. Family coach at the Parenting Place Bridget Gundy joins The Weekend Collective to discuss what can be done to reduce bullying in schools. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many kids are crippled by shyness to the point they won’t say ‘hi’, even to adults they know. Then there are kids who are either too shy to ask if they can play with other kids, or too shy to invite other kids to play with you. Bestselling author and Mummy Blogger Emily Writes joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...