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.

  1. Occupational therapist on the support caregivers of neurodivergent children need

    1 DAY AGO

    Occupational therapist on the support caregivers of neurodivergent children need

    Elana Cohen is an occupational therapist who has two decades experience working with children of all ages and abilities - and their families. She's Nelson based - working for Health NZ's Child Development Service, as well as in private practice. Elana says parents and caregivers need lots of support to help neurodivergent children flourish. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  2. 4 FEB

    How to help kids deal with the back-to-school nerves

    Return-to-school nerves can be a normal reaction after the long summer break, but when should parents be concerned and what can they do about it? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  3. 2 FEB

    Navigating the pros and cons of school uniforms

    Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    15 min

  4. 17/12/2025

    Parenting: 'I'm bored'

    Summer holidays come with plenty of opportunities for children to utter 'I'm bored'. Parenting expert Zhenlin Wang on whether that's a bad thing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break

    School's out - so what now for the kids? Let them run wild? Kristin Ward is a coach and presenter with Parenting Place. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  6. 04/12/2025

    Sibling rivalry: a normal part of growing up?

    Is competition, jealousy, and conflict between brothers and sisters a normal part of growing up? While bickering and nitpicking can be hard for parents, can sibling rivalry also be a way for children to learn life skills? Kathryn talks with Clinical Psychologist and mum of three, Jacqui Maguire. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min

  7. 27/11/2025

    Understanding the adolescent brain

    Wwhen puberty hits and suddenly you don't recognise your own child. Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Berkett on brain development in adolescence. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  8. 19/11/2025

    Things to consider before gifting a child a phone for Christmas

    As we barrel toward Christmas, you might be about to make the most of this month's crazy sales days. Perhaps a phone or a gaming device for a young family member makes your shopping list. But before you look to leave one wrapped under the tree - my parenting expert is along with some things to consider before handing out the technical toys. Anna McKessar is an online course producer with Parenting Place and joins me with some tips about alternatives to smartphones for younger kids, key steps for parents embarking on a device journey with their kids and how to set good boundaries and online expectations with older children. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    20 min
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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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  • Channel
    RNZ Radio
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    It Takes A Village

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