It Takes A Village

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It Takes A Village

Practical, expert advice on how to tackle the challenges of modern parenting.

  1. 18/12/2024

    Tips for achieving peace around the Christmas table

    'Tis the season for visits to and from family and sometimes it's not always smooth sailing. Jenny Hale from Parenting Place says the grandparent / parent dynamic can be difficult to navigate over the holiday season. Whether it's grandad who won't stop handing out the lollies, or grandma going overboard on the gifts. It could be a clash of parenting styles, or a battle for old and new Christmas traditions. Jenny shares tips for a peaceful holiday season. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  2. 12/12/2024

    What to do if your child has a 'toxic friend'

    What should parents do when they're concerned their child has a mean or 'toxic' friend? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min

  3. 05/12/2024

    Being the best dad you can be

    While many fathers naturally grow into the job of dad, some new fathers are uncertain what their role should be and how they can best parent their child. Research shows that having an engaged and nurturing father is one of the greatest assets a child can have. Parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen shares his thoughts on becoming the best dad you can be. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min

  4. 27/11/2024

    Understanding self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated teens

    Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. He says understanding the changes that are happening for your teen can help parents navigate these important and formative years. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    16 min

  5. 20/11/2024

    Does your child really understand what you're saying?

    Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright talks with Susie Ferguson about developing comprehension in toddlers and when to be concerned if understanding, speaking and learning do not seem to be coming easily. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19 min

  6. 13/11/2024

    Protecting children from harmful online content

    Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to strengthen filters on all illegal sexual behaviour. This afternoon, she'll appear before a select committee to submit in person. She talks with Susie about legislation changes she wants to see. She also discusses the proposed new law in Australia, to ban social media for under 16-year-olds. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min

  7. 06/11/2024

    Baby-caregiver attachment

    Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire discusses how baby-parent attachment shapes infant brain development. During infancy - emotion, cognition and behaviour is all part of a developing brain. New research shows that how parents, or caregivers interact with babies not only affects development, but can shape a child's future health, both socially and emotionally. Jacqui has some advice on how to nurture attachment which lays the foundations for healthy brain development. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    14 min

  8. 30/10/2024

    When kids want to quit sport or other activities

    What is the right way to deal with your kids wanting to quit a sport or an extracurricular activity? Whether it's their first year doing it, or they've been working at it for a decade, it can be a difficult territory for parents and kids to navigate. Sport NZ surveys show kids from 5 to 11 are usually the most active participants in sport, while there is a big dropoff once they reach ages 15 to 17. So, keep dragging unwilling kids to their sports or let them let it go? Kathryn Berkett has her Masters in Educational Psychology and runs her practice Engage which she uses to teach others about using neuroscience in everyday life. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    18 min
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    RNZ Radio
  • Creador
    RNZ
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodios
    300
  • Clasificación
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