The Parent Squad

By Newstalk ZB

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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.

Episode Date
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Navigating the world with a baby
Apr 27, 2024
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Should you help your children choose a career?
Apr 21, 2024
The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Should you tell off other people's kids?
Apr 13, 2024
The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Should we be encouraging political activism at a young age?
Apr 06, 2024
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: When should you let your kids on social media?
Mar 30, 2024
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Can you really have it both ways when it comes to parenting?
Mar 23, 2024
The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Guiding your children through their first drink
Mar 16, 2024
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Setting up the perfect bedtime routine
Mar 10, 2024
The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: How much is too much when pushing your kids for success?
Mar 02, 2024
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: How to identify and stop sneaky vaping habits
Feb 25, 2024
The Parent Squad with Jenny Hale: How to react when bad behaviour drives you nuts
Feb 17, 2024
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Why don't kids want to go to school anymore?
Feb 03, 2024
The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Should New Zealand restrict social media for children?
Jan 27, 2024
The Parent Squad: How honest should we be about substance abuse and young people?
Dec 16, 2023
The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Teaching kids social skills in the era of social media
Dec 09, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: When is spying on your kids too much?
Dec 02, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: How long should we delay conversations about adult topics?
Nov 25, 2023
The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: What's the best course of action to fix declining school attendance data?
Nov 18, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Should you let your kids watch the news?
Nov 11, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Helping your child plan their career
Nov 04, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: How can we ensure our children develop good study habits?
Oct 28, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dave Atkinson: What is Attachment Theory?
Oct 21, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Tell-tale signs your child is struggling with anxiety
Oct 14, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dr Jo Prendergast: How long should you let your children live at home?
Oct 08, 2023
The Parent Squad with Rebekah Ballagh: Has life become too busy for our kids?
Sep 23, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: How can you divorce yourself from your children's goals?
Sep 16, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: When should you let your child start dating?
Sep 09, 2023
The Parent Squad with Jenny Hale: How can we educate our children about financial literacy?
Sep 02, 2023
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Dealing with bullies
Aug 27, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: The reality of postpartum depression
Aug 19, 2023
The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Do phones have a place in schools?
Aug 12, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Choosing elective courses
Aug 05, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dr Dougal Sutherland: Do parents need more control over their children's media consumption?
Jul 29, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dave Atkinson: How important is it for kids to be involved in sport?
Jul 22, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Should parents have a say in their children's friendships?
Jul 15, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Are our kids too over-reliant on screens?
Jul 08, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Giving the 'birds and bees' talk
Jul 01, 2023
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Should parents pay for their children's unlawful behavior?
Jun 24, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Should parents have more control over their children's media consumption?
Jun 17, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Coping with an empty nest
Jun 10, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Are our teens too reliant on social media?
Jun 03, 2023
The Parent Squad with Jenny Hale: Parenting a tween
May 27, 2023
The Parent Squad with Laughton King: Dismantling dyslexia and helping children through a diagnosis
May 20, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: How to work around clashing personalities
May 13, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dave Atkinson: How to introduce screens and devices to our kids - and when
Apr 29, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Do new mums have enough support in New Zealand?
Apr 22, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Encouraging children to pursue risky passions
Apr 15, 2023
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Teaching kids about mindfulness
Apr 01, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: How much of a child's education is up to the parents vs the school?
Mar 25, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Is it ever okay to criticize a fellow parent?
Mar 18, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Are kids' birthday parties going too far?
Mar 11, 2023
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Protecting kids online
Mar 04, 2023
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide: Helping reluctant readers
Feb 25, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Dealing with times of crisis
Feb 19, 2023
The Parent Squad with Jacqui Maguire: dealing with sibling rivalries
Feb 12, 2023
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Burkett
Feb 05, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: treating back to school anxiety
Jan 29, 2023
The Parent Squad with John Cowan: School prize-giving stress
Dec 11, 2022
The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: neuroscience educator on healthy relationships and conflicts
Dec 04, 2022
The Parent Squad with Zazi Plays: How to deal with anxiety at a young age
Nov 30, 2022
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Nov 05, 2022
The Parent Squad with Dorothy Waide 29.10.22
Oct 29, 2022
The Parent Squad with John Cowan 22.10.22
Oct 22, 2022
Parenting with @zaziplays:
Oct 08, 2022
Dave Atkinson: Family traditions and screen time
Oct 03, 2022
Dororthy Waide: Take your kids on holiday
Sep 24, 2022
Dr Anna Martin: Children need an to tell their side of the story
Sep 17, 2022
John Cowan: Grandparents love your children the most after you
Sep 10, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: Children will try dumb things, be there to chat about it
Sep 05, 2022
Dororthy Waide: Kids don't want you to fix your problems, they want you to listen
Aug 27, 2022
John Cowan: Show your love by acknowledging the differences in your children
Aug 20, 2022
Family Coach Jenny Hale: Bully's tend to be insecure, bring your child up to respect themselves and others
Aug 14, 2022
Counsellor Rebekah Ballagh: Helping children understand emotions
Aug 07, 2022
Rebecca Barnard: Getting fussy eaters eating
Jul 30, 2022
Neuroscience Trainer Kathryn Berkett: Brain upgrades during teen years, expect glitches
Jul 23, 2022
Dr Anna Martin: Finding the happy medium, being friends with your kids
Jul 16, 2022
Dorothy Waide: Reading to your kids is a must
Jul 09, 2022
John Cowan: What if your child out-grows family holidays?
Jul 02, 2022
Jenny Hale: How to find balance in your child's routine
Jun 25, 2022
Dr Anna Martin: How do kids deal with social hierarchy at school?
Jun 18, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: How we encourage teen girls in sport
Jun 11, 2022
Dorothy Waide: Advice for step-parenting
Jun 04, 2022
John Cowan: Should you teach your kids to drive?
May 28, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: The adolescent brain
May 21, 2022
Dave Atkinson: How to avoid being THAT parent on the sporting sideline
May 14, 2022
John Cowan: Which battles to pick with your teenager
May 07, 2022
Dorothy Waide: Are you "over-parenting"?
Apr 30, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: Have fairy-tales gone past their use-by date?
Apr 23, 2022
John Cowan: How to navigate the alcohol chat
Apr 16, 2022
Dr Anna Martin: Is it ever okay to yell at your kids?
Apr 09, 2022
Dorothy Waide: Helping kids adjust to daylight savings
Apr 02, 2022
Jenny Hale: How to keep calm when your kids aren't
Mar 26, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: When are kids old enough to swear?
Mar 19, 2022
Dr Jin Russell: How can parents prevent their child catching covid-19?
Mar 12, 2022
Dr Anna Martin: How to react when your kids catch Covid-19
Mar 06, 2022
John Cowan: How to deal with you child's low motivation
Feb 26, 2022
Dorothy Waide: How to discipline other people's kids
Feb 19, 2022
Mama Dr Jones: Talking to your kids about contraceptives
Feb 12, 2022
Kathryn Berkett: Cellphones in schools
Feb 05, 2022
Dr Jin Russell: Kids going back to school during a pandemic
Jan 29, 2022
John Cowan: How you're going about sending your kids back to school
Jan 22, 2022
Jeremy Kirk Smith: What are the best toys?
Dec 18, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Preparing for your firstborn
Dec 11, 2021
John Cowan: Having that puberty chat
Dec 04, 2021
Dave Atkinson: Sharing rooms and sharing toys
Nov 27, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: Should you tell your kids to give up on their dreams
Nov 20, 2021
Zazi Plays: Learning how to communicate with your child
Nov 13, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Should you find out the gender of your baby before they're born?
Nov 06, 2021
Dave Atkinson: How much importance should we put on our teens exams?
Oct 30, 2021
Anna Martin: How to discipline your child
Oct 23, 2021
John Cowan: Should your kids want the same career as their parents?
Oct 16, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: Should your child be made to learn an instrument
Oct 09, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Your children and social media, how much should you share?
Oct 02, 2021
Dave Atkinson: What do you do if your child has a friend who is a bad influence
Sep 25, 2021
Laura Morley: How to get you child toilet trained
Sep 18, 2021
John Cowan: Video games, how do they impact your children growing up?
Sep 11, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: The benefits of dads playing a big part in their children's life
Sep 04, 2021
Sara Chatwin: How to deal with a screaming match in the house
Aug 28, 2021
Dave Atkinson: All things parenting during lockdown
Aug 21, 2021
The Parent Squad: Teaching teenagers the dangers and consequences of activities
Aug 14, 2021
The Parenting Squad: Dorothy Waide
Aug 07, 2021
The Parenting Squad with Sir Graham Henry and Ritchie Poulton
Jul 31, 2021
The Parent Squad - Dr. Jin Russell
Jul 24, 2021
Sue Sanders: A look into fertility
Jul 17, 2021
John Cowan: Does the parental leave system shut out men?
Jul 10, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: Dealing with kids that constantly fight!
Jul 03, 2021
Dave Atkinson: Should you pay your kids for chores?
Jun 26, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Becoming isolated as a new parent
Jun 20, 2021
John Cowan: Lessons your kids have taught you
Jun 12, 2021
Dr Jin Russell - How does your career affect your parenting?
Jun 05, 2021
Dorothy Waide: What are the greatest children's books?
May 29, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: Ranking kids into different classes - is it fair?
May 15, 2021
John Cowan: Is your shy kid just being rude?
May 08, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Smacking kids still fairly common
May 01, 2021
Jin Russell: What parents need to know about ADHD
Apr 26, 2021
John Cowan: What rules do you set around kids using technology?
Apr 17, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: Choosing between single sex or co-ed schools
Apr 10, 2021
Dorothy Waide​: Should we be encouraging more stay at home dads?
Apr 03, 2021
Dave Atkinson: How to talk to teens about their body image
Mar 27, 2021
John Cowan: Is homework a waste of time?
Mar 24, 2021
Kathryn Berkett: How does changing school affect children?
Feb 27, 2021
Dave Atkinson: Dealing with moody teens and heartbreak
Feb 20, 2021
Emily Writes: Should there be harsher consequences for truancy?
Feb 13, 2021
John Cowan: Talking to kids about puberty
Feb 06, 2021
Dorothy Waide: Should Dads be in the delivery room?
Jan 23, 2021
John Cowan: Dealing with the hurt of kids not being invited to events
Dec 19, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: What children's TV shows are good for brain development?
Dec 12, 2020
John Cowan: Do you give your kids what they want for Christmas?
Dec 05, 2020
Dave Atkinson: My family’s adoption story
Nov 28, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: How to choose the best school for your kids
Nov 21, 2020
Dorothy Waide​: Helping kids who experience separation anxiety
Nov 14, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Letting your kids see the school counsellor
Nov 07, 2020
John Cowan: Is Halloween a waste of time?
Oct 31, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: How many toys should kids actually have?
Oct 24, 2020
Dorothy Waide: How much do children need a sibling?
Oct 17, 2020
Dave Atkinson: How to deal with kids triggering you
Oct 10, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: Dealing with personality clashes between parents and their children
Oct 03, 2020
John Cowan: Dealing with kids being dishonest
Sep 26, 2020
Dorothy Waide​: The different reasons people have children
Sep 19, 2020
Dave Atkinson: The very real danger of TikTok
Sep 12, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: National promises $3000 to all expectant mothers
Sep 05, 2020
John Cowan: Tips for parents dealing with their children's illegal activities
Aug 29, 2020
Dorothy Waide​: How to settle little ones to sleep
Aug 22, 2020
Sara Chatwin: Helping kids cope with another lockdown
Aug 15, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: School awards and certificates for kids
Aug 08, 2020
Emily Writes: Posting about your kids online
Aug 01, 2020
John Cowan: Should you swear around your kids?
Jul 25, 2020
Emily Writes: Should kids be allowed to sleep in your bed?
Jul 18, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: The big decisions about sending your kids to daycare
Jul 11, 2020
John Cowan: What to do with teenagers during the school holidays
Jul 04, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: The Parent Squad
Jun 27, 2020
Emily Writes: How important are school reports?
Jun 20, 2020
John Cowan: Kids and their independence
Jun 13, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: How to educate your kids about racism
Jun 06, 2020
Emily Writes: How do you choose names for your kids?
May 30, 2020
John Cowan: Can you influence your kid’s friendship?
May 23, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Keeping your kids at home or sending them back to school
May 17, 2020
Emily Writes: Will homeschooling your kids become more common?
May 09, 2020
John Cowan: Dealing with sneaky kids and lies
May 03, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Sending your kids back to school
Apr 25, 2020
Nigel Latta: Should schools be partially reopening under level 3?
Apr 18, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Are new mothers getting enough support during lockdown?
Apr 04, 2020
John Cowan: Teaching your kids during the lockdown
Mar 28, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Kids and toy weapons
Mar 07, 2020
Yvonne Godfrey: Dealing with kids wanting to drop out of school early
Mar 03, 2020
John Cowan: Stay at home parents and bullying in schools (1)
Feb 23, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: Dealing with children who suffer anxiety
Feb 15, 2020
Dr Julie Bhosale: Using swear words around kids
Feb 08, 2020
Dr Natalie Flynn: Having a child through sperm donations
Feb 01, 2020
Yvonne Godfrey: How to teach boys to respect women?
Jan 25, 2020
Emily Writes: Are the school holidays too long?
Jan 18, 2020
Kathryn Berkett: Does having a baby later in life really matter
Dec 15, 2019
Maria Foy: Disney+ launches in NZ - have you got it for the kids?
Nov 23, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: Forcing kids to study - does it work?
Nov 09, 2019
Bridget Gundy: What can be done to combat bullying at schools?
Nov 02, 2019
Emily Writes: How do get your kids to be less shy
Oct 26, 2019
Dr Natalie Flynn: Parents complaining for their kids
Oct 19, 2019
Dr Julie Bhosale: The right amount of children to have?
Oct 12, 2019
Maria Foy: Letting kids choose their own hairstyles?
Oct 05, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: Teenagers need to get their licence and a job!
Sep 28, 2019
Maria Foy: Risks with making children the centerpiece of your life
Sep 01, 2019
Julie Bhosale: Should you find out the sex of your child?
Aug 24, 2019
Dr Anna Martin: Does drinking and breast feeding mix?
Aug 17, 2019
Dr Natalie Flynn: Talking to your kids about death and religion
Aug 10, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: Is gaming a legitimate career option for kids?
Aug 03, 2019
Emily Writes: Is shouting at your kids an effective way of disciplining them?
Jul 27, 2019
Natalie Flynn: How can you differentiate between types of crying
Jul 13, 2019
Bridget Gundy: How to manage different parenting styles
Jul 06, 2019
John Parsons: Children want social media profiles wiped clean at 18, study finds
Jun 29, 2019
Dr Anna Martin: What’s the best method when disciplining naughty children?
Jun 22, 2019
Joy Cowley on getting your kids to enjoy reading!
Jun 15, 2019
Emily Writes: Are people who result from unwanted pregnancies more insecure?
Jun 08, 2019
Julie Bhosale: Mother criticised for formula feeding baby in hospital
Jun 01, 2019
Kate Meads: It's time to ditch the nappies baby!
May 25, 2019
Jenny Hale: Why kids are so scared of the dark
May 18, 2019
Dr Natalie Flynn: Sleep is a huge factor in Postnatal Depression
May 11, 2019
Angela Cumming: Is Bonjela really unsafe?
May 04, 2019
Maria Foy: Are we putting kids into daycare too early?
Apr 27, 2019
Emily Writes: Which parent should get up for the kids in the night?
Apr 20, 2019
Allison Mooney: What personality types are your family members?
Apr 13, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: Parents rejoice – daylight savins is coming to an end!
Apr 07, 2019
Angela Cuming: Posting about your children on social media - should you be doing it?
Mar 31, 2019
Rad Dads: How to deal with kids' stealing
Mar 23, 2019
Emily Writes: Should you let your kids protest climate change?
Mar 09, 2019
Bridget Gundy: Do children have a right to privacy?
Mar 02, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: How to find the perfect babysitter
Feb 23, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: When should young adults move out of home?
Feb 02, 2019
Jenny Hale: Should your kids be a little bit afraid of you?
Jan 26, 2019
Parenting tips to help children prepare going back to school
Jan 19, 2019
Emily Writes: We need to save the school pools!
Dec 22, 2018
Maria Foy: Differing opinions on having kids
Dec 15, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: Should teens be allowed to have alcohol at parties?
Dec 08, 2018
Kathy Fray: Is it cruel to name your child Abcde?
Dec 01, 2018
Emily Writes: Seriously, stop judging parents!
Nov 24, 2018
The RadDads: What do prizegivings actually achieve?
Nov 22, 2018
Robyn Pearce: Does homeschooling create socially inept kids?
Nov 10, 2018
Tracey Martin: Education announcement government delivering on our promises
Nov 05, 2018
Nathan Wallis: Should we force teens to study?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Liar liar pants on fire!
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Fairy tales are sending the wrong message
Nov 05, 2018
Rebecca Keil: Are goody bags a complete waste?
Nov 05, 2018
Nathan Wallis: Is it okay for kids to argue with their parents?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Is Fortnite ruining families?
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should your child sleep in the same bed?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting: Cute or cruel to pierce kids ears?
Nov 05, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: What age should teens start dating? ​
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should parents confront bullies face to face?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting: Is it okay to give kids sleeping pills on planes?
Nov 05, 2018
Big Buddy CEO: Mentoring fatherless boys
Nov 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Is it impossible to keep kids away from porn?
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should we swear in front of our kids?
Nov 05, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: Why teenagers get a bad reputation?
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Are we taking kids allergies too seriously
Nov 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Are child leashes helpful or humiliating?
Nov 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Do you feel judged as a parent?
Nov 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should men be in the birthing suite?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting with Jane Yee: Should we force kids to finish everything on their plate?
Nov 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you follow your kids on social media?
Nov 05, 2018
Zara Maslin: How do you get your teen to open up
Nov 05, 2018
Jane Yee: At what point we are comfortable letting our kids attend sleepovers?
Nov 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids?
Nov 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Is Fortnite ruining families?
Oct 04, 2018
Emily Writes: Should your child sleep in the same bed?
Sep 28, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids?
Sep 03, 2018