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The Parent Squad

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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45:47

Yvonne Godfrey: Is gaming a legitimate career option...

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2019/08/03

For a few days at least, Kyle Giersdorf isn't going to be hassled for spending so much time playing video games.The 16-year-old known as "Bugha" to gamers, came away with US$3 million ($NZ4.52m) Sunday in the Fortnite World Cup solo competition, beating 99 other players culled from some 40 million who hoped to qualify for the event in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.Teen parenting expert and founder of Miomo.com Yvonne Godfrey joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to

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Emily Writes: Is shouting at your kids an effective...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/07/27

Many parents will admit to occasionally raising their voice when they become frustrated. A study published back in 2003 in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that in families where there’s 25 or more incidents of shouting in 12 months, children can suffer from lower self-esteem and increased aggression.Bestselling Children’s Author and parenting blogger Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on if raising your voice is still effective in

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34:53

Natalie Flynn: How can you differentiate between...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/07/13

If you have got a baby who just cries all the time, at what point would you start worrying about it? Or are some babies just more sensitive? Natalie Flynn is a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology.She joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bridget Gundy: How to manage different parenting styles

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2019/07/06

How do different parenting styles work in a partnership? Is there a good cop and a bad cop? What values are important in parenting and does your own experience with your parents imprint onto your parenting style?Family coach at the Parenting Place Bridget Gundy joins The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the topic!LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:25

John Parsons: Children want social media profiles...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/06/29

Social media accounts of children should be automatically wiped when they reach 18, a new study has found. A report by the London School of Economics (LSE) into children’s attitudes towards the internet found they overwhelmingly wanted a ‘grand erasure’ of their online footprint to stop childhood mistakes affecting their future.Internet Safety and risk assessment consultant John Parsons joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the controversial topic.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee

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34:49

Dr Anna Martin: What’s the best method when...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/06/22

Clinical therapist Anna Martin's new book Listen to me! Taking the conflict out of child discipline aims to provide parents with strategies that put listening and the wellbeing of children before lecturing.Dr Anna Martin joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the her book and the right way to go about dealing with naughty children.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:06

Joy Cowley on getting your kids to enjoy reading!

The Parent Squad ·

2019/06/15

Joy Cowley has introduced generations of Kiwi kids to the delights of reading.She has written around 1100 Children’s books and 40 Million copies worldwide.New Zealand’s best known Children’s Author Joy Cowley joins The Weekend Collective to share her decades of knowledge when it comes to getting kids into reading and how you can help those who struggle.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:03

Emily Writes: Are people who result from unwanted...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/06/08

People who believe they resulted from unwanted or unplanned pregnancies tend to have more insecure relationship styles as adults, new research shows.Emily Writes is an author and parenting blogger. She joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the delicate issue.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:04

Julie Bhosale: Mother criticised for formula feeding...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/06/01

A new mum says a breastfeeding educator ruined her experience in hospital by judging her forformula feeding her baby.Children’s Health Expert Julie Bhosale joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the controversial issue.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:19

Kate Meads: It's time to ditch the nappies baby!

The Parent Squad ·

2019/05/25

This week on the show we were joined by the self-proclaimed nappy lady! Her name is Kate Meads and she comes armed with all the info regarding the world of nappies.LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:09

Jenny Hale: Why kids are so scared of the dark

The Parent Squad ·

2019/05/18

This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by Family Coach Jenny Hale. We dive into the topic of kids being afraid of the dark. What causes their little minds to freak out? and also how not to use a night light?LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr Natalie Flynn: Sleep is a huge factor in Postnatal...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/05/11

This week we were joined by Dr Natalie Flynn, a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology. We talk about the tough topic of postnatal depression and discuss the reasons why it's so prevalent in young mothers? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Angela Cumming: Is Bonjela really unsafe?

The Parent Squad ·

2019/05/04

This week on The Parent Squad we were joined by parenting expert Angela Cumming.We dive into the weeks big issue of Bonjela and is it really safe? After a child was emitted to ICU following an overdose.LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Maria Foy: Are we putting kids into daycare too early?

The Parent Squad ·

2019/04/27

Auckland parents are more likely to be concerned about placing their kids in daycare than parents in any other city in New Zealand, according to a parenting survey. It found 12 percent of the parents surveyed were "extremely concerned about placing their children in daycare when returning to work". Online Parenting expert Maria Foy joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her take on the issue.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Emily Writes: Which parent should get up for the kids...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/04/20

A father of newborn twins has turned to the internet for advice, saying he doesn't think he should have to get up in the night to comfort them when he works all week.Should it be a shared responsibility between parents, or should it depend on who works the longer hours?Best Selling Parenting Author Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her take on the contentious problem many parents face with young children!LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Allison Mooney: What personality types are your...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/04/13

You may have a child, who would rather lead than follow, do it themselves instead of risking someone else to do if for them?Or the child that prefers carefully planning out projects and activities, insuring they are done right the first time?Allison Mooney is a multi award winning speaker and author. She joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her expert advice on the different personalities found in children.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Yvonne Godfrey: Parents rejoice – daylight savins is...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/04/07

With the end of daylight-saving time coming to an end, many of us will have an extra hour of sleep to look forward to.Unfortunately, our children's biological clocks don't automatically change with our household clocks, leaving it up to us to help them adjust.Yvonne Godfrey is an author and parenting expert. She joined The Parenting Aquad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Angela Cuming: Posting about your children on social...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/03/31

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 anything without my consent.""You can't even see your face!" Paltrow wrote back.View this post on

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34:31

Rad Dads: How to deal with kids' stealing

The Parent Squad ·

2019/03/23

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Emily Writes: Should you let your kids protest...

The Parent Squad ·

2019/03/09

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 Collective to share her advice on whether kids should be encouraged to participate in the march.LISTEN TO THE

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