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 deta...
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It Takes A Village
Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan presents interviews to help navigate modern family life
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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...
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, sm...
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 yo...
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, competitio...
Parenting: 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 i...
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 Jenn...
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 worrie...
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 wha...
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...
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 respo...
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 Par...
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
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. Ofte...
Parenting: sharing the mental load
The long-standing friction in parenting - who does the unpaid, administrative, load? The scheduling and the logistics of the kids' lives. Wh...
The value in kids stepping up to stop peers being bullied
Research by the Mental Health Foundation NZ suggests that half of bullying scenarios stop if a peer intervenes. But how can we teach our kid...
How grandparents are vital for the wellbeing of our mokopuna
André Ngapo is learning designer and national coach at Brainwave Trust Aotearoa which focuses giving tamariki the best start in life. Go to...
Does the rise of FAFO signal the demise of gentle parenting?
FAFO parenting is all the hype online but what is it and is it the answer for exhausted parents moving on from gentle parenting? Go to this...
How to talk about social media pressures and the manosphere
The so-called 'manosphere' has been in the headlines following Louis Theroux's documentary into the network of influencers promoting hyper m...
Calls for tighter restrictions for online pornography
In New Zealand, there is no age-verification system to prevent of young people viewing online pornography. Often, this content can be graphi...