The Parent Squad

Dave Atkinson from the Parenting Place joins the Weekend Collective to talk about the importance of kids playing sport and being involved in physical activity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered if parents should have a say in their children's friendships? Kathryn Berkett from Engage Training gives her thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joins the Weekend Collective to talk about the increase in young children spending time on screens and whether this is good for their wellbeing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss when you bite the bullet and give your children the chat about the birds and the bees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to talk about whether parents should take the wrap for their children's unlawful behaviour. Plus, who's at fault with ramraids, the kids or the parent's influence? LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joins the show to answer if parents should have more control over their children's media consumption. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how to cope as a parent when kids leave the nest + Andy Mcdonnell joins us for the wrap-up of sports this week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist and neuroscience trainer Kathryn Berkett joins the Parent Squad to talk about the hold social media and technology has on our teens- as well as whether hormones can excuse bad  behaviour. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's edition with the Parenting Place's Jenny Hale was about how to parent a tween and how different it is from a child. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Parent Squad, we're joined by educator and former psychologist   Laughton King  to  dismantle dyslexia and creating an environment for your child to thrive if they have been diagnosed. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins The Parent Squad to talk about the difficulty of having different personality traits to your children, hate it or embrace it. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Parenting Place CEO Dave Atkinson advised parents on introducing technology and devices to kids and keeping them safe online. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joined the Weekend Collective to talk about Karitane Nurses and whether new mums have enough support in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joins The Parent Squad to talk about whether or not you should discourage your children from following certain career paths that might be difficult in the future. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joined the Weekend Collective to talk about teaching kids the value of mindfulness in this day and age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert Dorothy Waide joined The Weekend Collective to discuss educating your children and how involved parents should get. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Real Life host John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss criticism and parenting- is it ever okay to criticise someone else's parenting style in public? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Educational expert Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective to discuss whether kids' birthday parties are getting out of hand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joined the Weekend Collective to talk about protecting kids online in the era of smartphones and TikTok. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of The Parent Squad, expert Dorothy Waide advises parents on working with reluctant readers and emphasises the importance of literacy in child development. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Parent Squad, ZB's John Cowan offered advice on communicating with kids during times of crisis and big events. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Parent Squad, clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire offered advice on how to handle sibling rivalries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Parent Squad, educational expert Kathryn Burkett explained back to school anxiety, and why kids in Auckland are feeling unsettled due to last week's weather. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week marks the beginning of the 2023 school year, and parenting expert John Cowan offered advice on how to prepare your anxious child for a new school term. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of another school year brings prize-giving ceremonies- and extra stress for children and families. John Cowan from ZB's 'Real Life' joined in to offer parents advice for navigating this tricky time of year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.