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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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36:28

John Cowan: Pocket money in a cashless society

The Parent Squad ·

2025/11/15

We live in a near cashless world these days. Hardly anyone has anything further than a couple cards, or even just Apple Pay. We all remember a time we'd get a gold coin for washing mum's car, or a couple notes for chopping wood, but those days seem to be gone. How are parents going about pocket money without cash? Are we really giving our kids bank cards, and how young is too young? And if money's not the right reward, are things a better deal for our children? Is it acceptable to fill up their gas

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35:43

Sara Chatwin: Helping your kids through exam stress

The Parent Squad ·

2025/11/08

We're on the brink of exam season and a lot of families are feeling the pressure. As parents we can prepare our kids to study as much as we want, but there are other areas they will need support in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:54

Sheridan Eketone: Kids on devices isn't all bad

The Parent Squad ·

2025/11/01

We all know the dangers of tech these days, but it's unavoidable. Our kids need a laptop for school, an iPad to pass the time, and a phone for parents to reach them on. There are positives to technology, we just need to teach our children to take advantage of the good things their devices have to offer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:34

Kathryn Berkett: Is it a good idea to stay together...

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2025/10/25

Should you stay together for the kids? A lot of the time it does more harm than good - and countless adults will tell you they wished their parent had split when they were children. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:03

Kim Harvey: We need to allow our kids to rest

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2025/10/18

Many parents wrestle with the balance of keeping their kids involved with extracurriculars, while also teaching them the value of rest in a world that prioritises the daily hustle. We're signing them up to every opportunity possible to help them develop as people, but are our kids just too busy? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:59

John Cowan: Parenting can be the best days ever

The Parent Squad ·

2025/10/11

We hear lots of horror stories about parenting - from the accidents that cost us a hefty bill, the arguments and bickering we bump into as they get older, the worries about our what they're doing when we're away, and the concerns of how social media's affecting their mental health. But we do it because we love them - unconditionally. And part of that is having to embrace the numerous versions of people they grow up to be. So what are the moments and things that make all the stress melt away for you,

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35:50

Sara Chatwin: Psychologist at MindWorks talks when to...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/10/05

Our kids are growing up, and with that comes the parental obligation to allow them to start making decisions for themselves. This come after we saw the story of the Gaza Flotilla and an interview with the father of Sam Leason, an 18 year old who was a part of the recent flotilla to Gaza. I think regardless of your views, most parents would be pretty hesitant to allow their teenager to head off into a warzone. But truly, at 18, what can we really do? How much guidance should parents be giving their

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41:18

Dougal Sutherland: Don't offer advice on school...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/09/20

It's that time of the year when many high school kids are having to make choices when it comes to subject options, perhaps some of which will determine what choices they have in future careers. So how can parents support their children through the choice process? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:40

John Cowan: "I was too busy staying in school to get...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/09/13

Students are dropping out of high school at the highest rate since 2007. It's become fairly accepted in recent years that you don't need a diploma or a degree to be successful in life, but many parents will still be concerned if their child comes to them wanting to leave early. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:16

Heather Taylor: Access to ECE is essential for all...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/09/06

Around 96.8% of children in New Zealand attend some sort of Early Childhood Education at some point before entering school. Some begin right from a few months old, while some are only enrolled at 2 or 3 for kindergarten. But why is ECE so important? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:53

Sara Chatwin: Raising children in the modern world

The Parent Squad ·

2025/08/30

Parenting in the modern world comes with a slew of challenges - not just in terms of technology and social media, but the people who have influence over your children. The majority of those born into Generation Z or earlier looked up to sports tars, actors, and the like. But today, it's whoever the public finds interesting enough to follow online. Whether it's a good or a bad thing, raising children in a modern world seems to bring more problems than parents have experienced in the past few decades

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35:17

Harpreet Singh: Are parenting doing enough for their...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/08/23

Literacy and numeracy rates in New Zealand are still shameful compared to other countries in the OECD. 23% of year 8 students are at the curriculum benchmark for maths following recent curriculum changes from the Government, up from 22% in 2023. Teachers in recent years have put the blame on parents, saying kids are starting school without the basics. Harpreet Singh is the founder of SIP Abacus New Zealand, and he joins for Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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34:28

Nathan Willis: You can't overestimate the importance...

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2025/08/16

The first 1,000 days are the most important in any child's life - to set the foundation for a well-rounded and stable adulthood. A key part of those first 1,000 days is early attachment, the importance of forming healthy attachments, and what that means for children as they grow up. Nathan Wallis is a neuroscience educator and he joins to discuss early attachment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:06

Dougal Sutherland: You should tell off other people's...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/08/09

Principal psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether it's ever okay to discipline a child that isn't yours. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:03

John Cowan: Parents are ruining sports for their...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/08/02

In the past week there have been multiple incidents at youth and school sports games, all involving bad sideline behaviour from parents. John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for the Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:22

Sara Chatwin: What do you do when your young child...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/07/26

There comes a time in every parent's life when your sweet child comes home one day and announces they're in a relationship. What boundaries and conversations should parents have when this time comes? Psychologist at MindWorks, Sara Chatwin, joins Tim Beveridge for Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:17

Dougal Sutherland: A 'no-blame' policy is the key to...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/07/19

Kids these days are far more tech savvy than previous generations, but does that really help them stay safer online? Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland, for Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:30

Jenny Hale: A strong-willed child doesn't back down

The Parent Squad ·

2025/07/12

Kids can eventually turn a corner where they get a bit more stubborn when it comes to listening to us. Sometimes it's just them being cheeky, sometimes it's a bit rude, sometimes it's just a miscommunication. But how do you stay boss in the relationship? Should you even do it or is it something to worry about? Tim Beveridge is joined by Family and Parent Coach Jenny Hale for Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:31

Sara Chatwin: Extended family are a huge help for wisdom

The Parent Squad ·

2025/07/05

With the school holidays and dreary weather - kids are likely to be glued to their rooms and screens. How can we change that? What can we do to keep them busy while we're at work? Additionally, with recent floods across the country - how can we help our children dealing with the experience? Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Andrew Dickens for the Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:57

Sandy Pasley: Parents must ask how engaged their...

The Parent Squad ·

2025/06/28

How can you teach accountability to your children? What ways can a lesson go too far? Parent teacher interviews - what questions should we be asking our teachers?Tim Beveridge is joined by Education Expert Sandy Pasley... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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