The Parent Squad

Gwyneth Paltrow has unintentionally sparked a debate about sharing personal photos and information on social media.  The Oscar-winning actress posted a mother-daughter selfie with 14-year-old Apple on Instagram during the week. The photo showed Apple appearing unimpressed - a reaction that spilled into the comments.  "Mom we have discussed this," she commented under the snap. "You may not post any...

What should you do if you catch a child stealing? Rad Dads Greg Buckley and Will Fleming joined The Weekend Collective to share their parenting advice on dealing with the tricky situation. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 15th, some New Zealand students will 'bunk' school to strike in a bid to push politicians to act aggressively on climate change. It follows a string of similar protests around the world, where school students have been staging regular strikes in order to fight back against climate change.  Emily Writes is an author and parenting blogger. She joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Colle...

An Auckland school has told parents they must put "spyware" on their children's phones for the children to get access to the school's Wi-Fi network. The Council for Civil Liberties says the move by Birkenhead College is "a step too far". But college principal Craig Waller says the phone app, Family Zone, "is set up so that we help our students focus on their education and they are not exposed to u...

It used to be fairly common for parents of previous generations to either recruit a relative such as an aunt, uncle or grandparent to watch their child if they needed some time off for a night out at a fancy restaurant. Nowadays, if parents can’t recruit a trusted relative or friend to watch their child, then they hire a professional sitter and make sure that they have the necessary experience and...

Moving away from home can prove to be a challenging times not just for young adults, but for parents as well. Author and parenting expert Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parent Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on dealing with the tricky issue of letting your children know they need to move out! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents often struggle with their role – uncertain about who is the boss, how to develop a good relationship and have life long connection. They often want something different to what they had with their own parents. Respect and an understanding that the parents have the authority is a great way to head according to many experts who say respect takes time and children will model what they see you...

Family coach at The Parenting Place Joy Sluiters joins The Parent Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her knowledge on the best ways to prepare for the back to school rush. With kids experiencing a range of emotions when starting the new year, especially children starting new schools who are anxious about how they will fit in, Joy has all the answers to put your mind at ease! LISTEN TO THE AU...

This week on the Parent Squad we were joined by Emily Writes.  We discuss the best way to teach your child to swim after news of school pools declining... Do school pools supply a sufficient amount of swimming lessons?  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 Happy Mum Happy Child founder Maria Foy.  We press into the sensitive issue of telling your loved one you'd like kids. How do you approach it without it becoming a deal breaker?  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 founder of Miomo.com Yvonne Godfrey.  We use Yvonne's expertise to discuss the pressure and harm surrounding teens when it comes to drinking.  As a parent how do you deal with alcohol most likely being at parties this summer?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.