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The Parent Squad

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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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Emily Writes: Should parents confront bullies face to face? 05.11.2018 39:55

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Parenting: Is it okay to give kids sleeping pills on planes? 05.11.2018 31:31

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Big Buddy CEO: Mentoring fatherless boys 05.11.2018 32:52

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Matt Heath: Is it impossible to keep kids away from porn? 05.11.2018 38:29

This week on the parenting squad we were joined by father of two and Radio Hauraki host Matt Heath. We discussed the pressing issue of porn and the implications its having on our younger generations. Can we really stop kids from watching pornography? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Writes: Should we swear in front of our kids? 05.11.2018 34:47

Author and parenting expert Emily Writes joins us this week to talk about the fuddy duddy TV show's our kids are watching and whether or not we should drop the big bombs in front of our kids? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvonne Godfrey: Why teenagers get a bad reputation? 05.11.2018 31:21

Parenting expert Yvonne Godfrey tackles our teens! This weekend on the show we unpacked why teens get a bad rap? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Writes: Are we taking kids allergies too seriously 05.11.2018 34:33

The amazing Emily Writes joined us this week to discuss the age-old topic of kids and allergies. Are we actually way too sensitive when it comes to kids and their allergy needs? Or is it justified? We also discuss whether or not kids as young as 5 should be having homework each night? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Matt Heath: Are child leashes helpful or humiliating? 05.11.2018 41:50

We ask the question of whether or not child leashes are a helpful thing? Tim Wilson is a big fan with his trio of boys needing to be controlled! LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Writes: Do you feel judged as a parent? 05.11.2018 38:36

This week we had the amazing Emily Writes from thespinoff.co.nz join the Parenting Squad. Discussing the topics of whether of not you have ever felt judged on how you parent and should we be encouraging our kids to be more competitive? LISTEN TO THE FULL PARENTING SQUAD WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Heath: Should men be in the birthing suite? 05.11.2018 35:43

Matt Heath joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the burning question should men actually be present during the birth of their child? LISTEN TO THE PARENTING SQUAD IN FULL ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting with Jane Yee: Should we force kids to finish everything on their plate? 05.11.2018 35:51

Jane Yee joins The Weekend Collective to talk parenting. Topics tackled: How to deal with a tantrum in public Should we force kids to finish everything on their plates? LISTEN AS JANE YEE SPEAKS TO THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Heath: Should you follow your kids on social media? 05.11.2018 39:56

Matt Heath joins The Weekend Collective to talk parenting. Topics tackled: How much time should you let your kids play video games? Should you let them chat to strangers and mates online? Should you follow your kids on social media? LISTEN AS MATT HEATH SPEAKS TO THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zara Maslin: How do you get your teen to open up 05.11.2018 19:10

Zara Maslin, an Attitude high school manager talk about tips to get your teen to open up, how to monitor kids online, and the awkward first romance. LISTEN AS ZARA MASLIN TALKS TO THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Yee: At what point we are comfortable letting our kids attend sleepovers? 05.11.2018 38:38

Blogger, mum and parenting guru Jane Yee joined the guys in studio talking all things parenting. Topics: 1. 13 Reasons Why on Netflix 2. When are you comfortable letting your kids attend sleepovers? 3. Boy's with long hair For more info on Jane's work head to www.janeyee.com LISTEN TO THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE'S PARENTING SQUAD ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids? 05.11.2018 37:44

This week Hauraki breakfast host, NZ Herald columnist and father of two Matt Heath joined the show to talk all things parenting. What's on? Topic 1: Toughening your kids up for the real world Topic 2: Tim Wilson (A grown man), wees and McD's playgrounds Topic 3: Should you drink in front of your kids? LISTEN TO THE FULL PARENTING SQUAD WITH MATT HEATH ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Parenting Squad: Is Fortnite ruining families? 04.10.2018 40:11

This week we were joined by online parenting podcasters 'The RadDads'. We debate the super hot issue of Fortnite that seems to be dividing parents around New Zealand. It's gotten so bad that some schools have even banned talking about it... LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Writes: Should your child sleep in the same bed? 28.09.2018 39:14

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.

Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids? 03.09.2018 37:44