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It Takes A Village

Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.

kids & family

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00:20:42

Feeding children - the first 1,000 days

It Takes A Village ·

2020/08/19

Registered dietician, Professor Clare Wall talks to Kathryn about the importance of kai for babies and toddlers, simply put, choosing a chicken dinner over chicken nuggets. Professor Wall leads the nutrition and dietetic department at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. She's been involved in the Growing up in New Zealand longitudinal study which has followed children from birth to 11 years old. The research has provided a valuable snapshot of what Kiwi kids are

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00:20:53

Tools for reducing anxiety and helping children with...

It Takes A Village ·

2020/08/12

As Aucklanders spend their first full day back in alert level 3, and the rest of the country in level 2 anxiety levels among many will be on the rise.

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00:14:38

How might Covid-19 affect children in the future?

It Takes A Village ·

2020/08/05

Psychologist Sarb Johal discusses how children are making sense of the Covid-19 pandemic and how parents are helping them, when they themselves may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure.

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00:11:23

Sleep and pre-schoolers

It Takes A Village ·

2020/07/29

New research from the University of Otago shows that early bedtimes for pre-schoolers are not vital for healthy development, as long as they are getting enough sleep.

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00:16:47

How the brain develops: from newborn to adult

It Takes A Village ·

2020/07/22

Brain researcher, parenting coach and founder of X-Factor Education, Nathan Wallis, explains how the brain develops from newborn to adult. Why do male and female brains grow differently, what hinders and promotes brain growth, and what are warning signs for parents if a child isn't developing normally?

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00:17:29

Careers advice for 15-25s, and their parents

It Takes A Village ·

2020/07/15

How do you figure out what sort of career to work towards? How do you know what to study to get there? And what if you choose a course or job you don't like? Self-knowledge is the best prerequisite for figuring out a career path, says professional advisor Caroline Sandford.

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00:20:50

Sleeping Better in Pregnancy

It Takes A Village ·

2020/07/08

Sleeping better in pregnancy - a guide to sleep health for NZ Women is the latest research from Massey University's internationally renowned Sleep/Wake Research Centre. It's a trimester-by-trimester guide to managing expectations about sleep, and a tool kit for getting a good night's rest. Sleep/Wake Associate Professor Leigh Signal and PhD student Clare Ladyman, who came up with the idea for the book, speak with Kathryn Ryan.

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00:15:16

Parents - stop talking and start listening!

It Takes A Village ·

2020/07/01

When a child is telling you about something that's bothering them, don't rush in with advice, says parenting consultant Joseph Driessen. It's a skill that can take some practise, but 'reflective listening' - in which you reflect back to your child what they're saying - is a better approach, he tells Lynn Freeman.

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00:23:41

Is your child a fussy eater? Tips for parents

It Takes A Village ·

2020/06/27

For parents of picky eaters, mealtimes can turn the kitchen table into more of a battleground.

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00:16:42

Helping kids with homework (without doing it for them)

It Takes A Village ·

2020/06/17

How can parents find the delicate balance between helping a child with their homework, and overhelping - or even doing it for them! Kathryn speaks with Monash University education lecturer Melissa Barnes, who has analysed more than 400 research studies on the topic.

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00:17:28

Curious kids - Helping pre-schoolers understand...

It Takes A Village ·

2020/06/10

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright joins Lynn to talk about question development in pre-schoolers as they try to understand the world around them.

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00:18:24

Modern learning environments_ how well do children...

It Takes A Village ·

2020/06/03

Senior Researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, Mohamed Alansari with what parents can expect for their childrens' learning in modern classroom layouts.

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00:16:21

Equipping young adults to deal with disruption

It Takes A Village ·

2020/05/27

Yvonne Godrey is a family coach and the Founder and Director of MIOMO (making it on my own) transitioning teens to adults.

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00:20:11

Growing a love of science

It Takes A Village ·

2020/05/20

Rachel Rohloff is on a mission to grow a love of science among primary school children. She's a teacher, entrepreneur and now author.

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00:20:19

Alert levels down but anxiety persists

It Takes A Village ·

2020/05/13

Psychologist Sarb Johal discusses anxiety that may persist as we go down the Covid alert levels. He says this may show itself in parents and children, and has tips for how to transition.

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00:17:30

Child psychologist Dr Sarah Hughes - Parenting Made...

It Takes A Village ·

2020/05/06

Australian child psychologist Dr Sarah Hughes has advice on raising calm, confident, well-adjusted and resilient children, as presented in her new book Parenting Made Simple. Sarah shares tips with Kathryn to help parents and caregivers with everything from kids' challenging behaviour, emotional outbursts, friendship problems, issues with confidence and anxiety, and adjusting to parents' separation.

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00:24:30

What? Where? When? Why preschoolers need to ask...

It Takes A Village ·

2020/04/29

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright shares ideas to help develop preschoolers ability to understand and ask questions.

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00:20:45

Matt Stanton: creative boredom busters for kids

It Takes A Village ·

2020/04/22

Best-selling Australian children's author and illustrator Matt Stanton shares tips for busting lock-down boredom blues with Kathryn Ryan. Matt is co-creator of the hit picture books 'There Is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts' and 'This Is a Ball'. He's also the creative brain behind the 'Funny Kid' junior fiction series, the latest of which is Funny Kid Peeking Duck due to be published very soon. Meantime, Matt is hosting a daily YouTube live from his studio, for kids in isolation,with ideas

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00:17:54

Five tips for running a harmonious bubble

It Takes A Village ·

2020/04/08

Parenting coach and educator Joseph Driessen shares five tips for running a harmonious household under lockdown. He says the key is getting the family to work as a team, and for parents, that might mean listening more and speaking less.

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00:22:35

Toddler Whispering. Sharlene Poole

It Takes A Village ·

2020/04/01

Parenting coach, author, and mum-of-two Sharlene Poole has tips for parenting toddlers during the lockdown. Her new book, Toddler Whispering, covers everything from sleeping, eating, and toilet training, to screen time and adjusting to a new baby brother or sister.

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