Newstalk ZB

The Parent Squad

Kids EN ↓ 381 episodes

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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Newstalk ZB

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Kids

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www.newstalkzb.co.nz

Latest episode

Oct 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: neuroscience educator on healthy relationships and conflicts 04.12.2022

Neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett talked about conflicts and relationships and what children can pick up on from a young age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Squad with Zazi Plays: How to deal with anxiety at a young age 30.11.2022

Zazi Plays is on the show talking about how to deal with anxiety at a young age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide 29.10.22 29.10.2022

Bestselling author Dorothy Waide joined the Weekend Collective crew for The Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Squad with John Cowan 22.10.22 22.10.2022

Family Coach John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective team to discuss... Is it ok to snoop or spy on your kids for their own sake – when is it ok. I imagined if I ever bought them a car I would put a gps in it...   Moody kids - how much should parents tolerate in terms of mood changes and tantrums – what are the battles you should leave for another day?   Should you let your children swear at home...

Parenting with @zaziplays: 08.10.2022

Zazi Henderson is a speech and language therapist whose Instagram alter ego is a @zaziplays. She joined The Weekend Collective.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Atkinson: Family traditions and screen time 03.10.2022

CEO of Parenting Place Dave Atkinson joins the show ahead of the school holidays. Family traditions, screen time and family projects featured on the show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dororthy Waide: Take your kids on holiday 24.09.2022

Baby Whisperer Dorothy Waide joined the Weekend Collective to discuss taking young kids on holidays, and reasons why people have children in the first place.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anna Martin: Children need an to tell their side of the story 17.09.2022

Dr Anna Martin joined The Weekend Collective for The Parent Squad. They discussed kids needing their own bedrooms and the need to give children an opportunity to share their side of a story. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Grandparents love your children the most after you 10.09.2022

Parenting Expert John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective with  Tim Beveridge and Francesca Rudkin to discuss the value of grandparents, reconnecting with family members and managing relationships.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Berkett: Children will try dumb things, be there to chat about it 05.09.2022

Neuroscience Educator Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective to discuss discouraging addictive behaviours, why the first 1000 days are important, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dororthy Waide: Kids don't want you to fix your problems, they want you to listen 27.08.2022

Baby Whisperer Dororthy Waide joined the Weekend Collective to discuss small children arguing, going on holiday without your children, childhood friends who are bad influences and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Show your love by acknowledging the differences in your children 20.08.2022

Parenting Expert John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective to discuss siblings who always argue, how important are school reports, and all your parenting questions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Coach Jenny Hale: Bully's tend to be insecure, bring your child up to respect themselves and others 14.08.2022

Family coach Jenny Hale joined the Weekend Collective to discuss childhood bullying, how to not bring up your children to be bully's and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counsellor Rebekah Ballagh: Helping children understand emotions 07.08.2022

Qualified counsellor, author and mindfulness coach Rebekah Ballagh joined the weekend collective to discuss big feelings, understanding emotions, postnatal depression and more.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Barnard: Getting fussy eaters eating 30.07.2022

Paediatric feeding specialist Rebecca Barnard joins The Weekend Collective to discuss getting fussy eaters eating. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience Trainer Kathryn Berkett: Brain upgrades during teen years, expect glitches 23.07.2022

If children think they're going to be judged by you they're not going to talk to you.  Neuroscience Trainer Kathryn Berkett joins the Weekend Collective to discuss, the adolescent brain, kids being moody vs kids struggling with mental health, keep communication open, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anna Martin: Finding the happy medium, being friends with your kids 16.07.2022

Clinical Therapist Dr Anna Martin joins the Weekend Collective  to discuss being friend with your kids, boundaries for the naughty ones, being critiqued on your parenting, plus more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide: Reading to your kids is a must 09.07.2022

Baby sleep expert Dorothy Waide joins the Weekend Collective to discuss why reading to your kids from infancy is so important for their development. They also discuss whether it's a good idea to take your kids out of school for family holidays.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: What if your child out-grows family holidays? 02.07.2022

Family coach John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how you keep your child out of dangerous situations, and on a lighter note, what to do if they outgrow family holidays.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Hale: How to find balance in your child's routine 25.06.2022

Parenting Place family coach Jenny Hale joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how to have balance in your child's routine, parenting styles, what to do if you approach something different from your partner, and when to seek parenting advice.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anna Martin: How do kids deal with social hierarchy at school? 18.06.2022

Clinical therapist Dr Anna Martin joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how kids can deal with the social hierarchy at school,  and how you can help as a parent. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Berkett: How we encourage teen girls in sport 11.06.2022

Neuroscience educator and psychologist Kathryn Berkett joins the Weekend Collective to discuss why teen girls are moving away from team sports, and why competitiveness in sports is important.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorothy Waide: Advice for step-parenting 04.06.2022

Baby sleep expert and nanny to celebrities Dorothy Waide joined The Weekend Collective's Parent Squad to talk about navigating step-parenting and whether sticker charts are effective. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Cowan: Should you teach your kids to drive? 28.05.2022

Parenting expert and host of Real Life John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to chat about schools camps, why they're important for kids, and when to chat to your kids about personal hygiene (i.e. deodorant!) and who should take over teaching you kid to drive?  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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