It Takes A Village

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

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#415
Yesterday · 16 min
Supporting kids through frustration
How we can support kids through frustration, without rushing to rescue them from it? Catherine Gallagher is a clinical psychologist with two decades experience working with adults and children. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#414
October 14 · 17 min
Parenting: How to help teenagers navigate loneliness
Almost one in four teenagers in New Zealand reported feeling lonely, or as though they had no friends, in last year's Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#413
October 8 · 21 min
Parenting: Handling fussy eaters
Coping with fussy eaters will be a challenge that many parents will be familiar with. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#412
September 30 · 16 min
Surviving the school holidays
For the many New Zealand families currently in the middle of the school holidays, life might feel like an endless juggle of work and childcare. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#411
September 24 · 15 min
Is getting a tutor for your child worth it?
Whether it's a formal after school activity, or an older student helping out, many children will have some form of tutoring outside of the classroom. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#410
September 10 · 16 min
Parenting: How to help kids with seasonal allergies
Spring is here and although it brings optimism for warmer weather heading into summer, it can also bring allergies as pollen season enters full swing. Children aren't exempt from seasonal allergies. So how can families best prepare, and what can be done to alleviate watery eyes and runny noses in our tamariki? Dr Amy Chan is an associate professor of pharmacy at Auckland University. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#409
September 3 · 18 min
Learning a new language
Juliet Kennedy explains language learning for children and the benefits for brain development. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#408
August 27 · 17 min
Parenting: How to eat well while pregnant
During the nine months of pregnancy, through all trimesters, a healthy balanced diet is important for both mother and child. But with a glut of information out there, understanding what foods to eat or avoid can be tricky. Palmerston North based midwife Emma Le Lievre shares her expertise. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#407
August 21 · 21 min
How to reduce family tension around screen use
Kids and screen time - it's one of those tricky areas where parents can feel like they're always two steps behind. But with the internet, smart phones and rapidly evolving tech being firm fixtures of modern living - how can parents best set up their kids for success? Maggie Dent is an author, educator and podcaster and her new book, is Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#406
August 6 · 18 min
How to help young adults make friends
Friendships can be some of the most rewarding relationships in our live - but they can also be confusing, complicated and, especially for young people, deeply emotional. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#405
July 30 · 22 min
Helping kids navigate the pressure of sports
Ready the orange slices and puffer jackets - winter sport is in full swing. But alongside the fun and team spirit, comes results, competition, team selections, winners and losers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#404
July 23 · 16 min
When is tummy pain a sign of something more serious?
A sore tummy is a common childhood complaint. But how can you tell when is it just a mild bug or constipation, and what are the signs that it might be something more serious? Anna Richards is a registered and practicing dietitian. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#403
July 16 · 16 min
How to love children while giving them independence
Many devoted parents instinctively step in to protect and guide their children yet struggle to know when to step back. For 35 years, Dr Jenny Brown has researched child and adolescent mental health and parent's involvement. She says while "helicopter parenting" is widely discouraged, parents are often left without clear, practical alternatives. This is explored in her new book, The Parenting Paradox, and says to truly love our children, we must also give them the space to grow. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#402
July 9 · 17 min
When should you be worried about speech and language delays in children?
Speech delays or difficulties can be concerning but there are a number of myths surrounding speech and language, so when should we be worried? Speech and language therapist Christian Wright. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#401
July 2 · 18 min
Unpacking a child's changing brain
"What were you thinking!?" - the exclamation many parents, caregivers or teachers can make, when trying to decipher what and why kids do what they do. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#400
June 18 · 20 min
What can be done about fussy eaters for parents?
Getting children to eat their veggies, try new foods, and generally get a balanced diet are age-old parenting challenges. From the earliest introduction of solids, to picky toddlers, and growing teenagers, the trials are endless. So how do you deal with a fussy eater, and when does it become a more serious health issue? Registered dietitian Anna Richards has some tips. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#399
June 11 · 22 min
The two wildly different sides of a child's brain (and how to parent both)
Why modern childhood's putting parenting to the test, and why a radical parenting approach is needed to help free kids from constantly responding to their defence system. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#398
June 4 · 20 min
Who rules the roost in your household?
Who rules the roost in your household? And when can these accommodations become a problem? Jenny Hale is a senior parenting coach at the Parenting Place. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#397
May 28 · 14 min
How to help kids adjust to changes to the education system
How do all the education changes affect students and what support might they need? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#396
May 26 · 17 min
Co-parenting arrangements fall through cracks - researcher
A leading researcher says New Zealand's official data systems fail to track the realities of co-parenting and shared care arrangements. Often unseen because they are not counted in the Census, these shared care arrangements are happening in one-in-five households, according to Motu Research's senior fellow Kate Prickett. Parents getting less informal support from the other parent for things like clothing, food and transport among others had higher rates of anxiety and depression. Kate Prickett says the research shows families with shared care exist in a middle ground between the sole parents, and the two parent home. And policy frameworks are often not flexible to their complexity. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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