Did you hear the one about the kids who were allowed to write on the toilet wall? And no, we don’t mean toddler scribbles! 

In our Season 1 finale episode, Jenny and Dayna unpack the stand-out stories, curly questions and honest reflections from our nine guest episodes to bring you a snackable selection of parenting ideas, expert advice and inspiration. 

A huge thank you for tuning into the first season of Parents We’ve Met. We’ve loved receiving your feedback, reviews and ratings and look forward to bringing you more chats, laughs and special guests in 2024. 

Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. You can find more free parenting advice and articles HERE. 

Did you hear the one about the kids who were allowed to write on the toilet wall? And no, we don’t mean toddler scribbles! 
In our Season 1 finale episode, Jenny and Dayna unpack the stand-out stories, curly questions and honest reflections from our nine guest episodes to bring you a snackable selection of parenting ideas, expert advice and inspiration. 
A huge thank you for tuning into the first season of Parents We’ve Met. We’ve loved receiving your feedback, reviews and ratings and look forward to bringing you more chats, laughs and special guests in 2024. 
Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. You can find more free parenting advice and articles <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/resources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.

Parents We've Met is back for a second season, kicking off on Tuesday 15th October! Join co-hosts Jenny Hale and Dayna Galloway as they chat with some well-known New Zealanders who they admire, and who just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood.  With Jenny’s expert guidance, they’ll delve into a wide range of topics, from sleepless nights, social media struggles, picky eating and tricky toddler behaviour, to grief, loss and mental health.

Parents We've Met is back for a second season, kicking off on Tuesday 15th October! Join co-hosts Jenny Hale and Dayna Galloway as they chat with some well-known New Zealanders who they admire, and who just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood.  With Jenny’s expert guidance, they’ll delve into a wide range of topics, from sleepless nights, social media struggles, picky eating and tricky toddler behaviour, to grief, loss and mental health.

Parents We've Met

Kia Ora, welcome to Parents We’ve Met, the podcast for glorious, horrendous, and hilarious conversations about parenthood.  Join co-hosts Jenny Hale (author and parent coach) and Dayna Galloway (former TV presenter and mum-to-two) as they chat with some well-known New Zealanders who they admire, and who just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood.  With Jenny’s expert guidance, they’ll delve into a wide range of topics, from sleepless nights, social media struggles, picky eating and tricky toddler behaviour, to grief, loss and mental health.

Kia Ora, welcome to Parents We’ve Met, the podcast for glorious, horrendous, and hilarious conversations about parenthood.  Join co-hosts Jenny Hale (author and parent coach) and Dayna Galloway (former TV presenter and mum-to-two) as they chat with some well-known New Zealanders who they admire, and who just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood.  With Jenny’s expert guidance, they’ll delve into a wide range of topics, from sleepless nights, social media struggles, picky eating and tricky toddler behaviour, to grief, loss and mental health.

BONUS – Lessons and takeaways from the frontline of parenthood

In this episode, Jenny and Dayna shed some light on childhood anxiety with the guidance of Dr Melanie Woodfield, a mum to two teenage boys and a highly regarded clinical psychologist of over 20 years.  

As key contributors to Parenting Place’s latest self-guided online course, Untangling Anxiety, Dr Melanie and Jenny chat about the increase in anxiety in primary and intermediate-aged New Zealand kids, and what we can do as parents to help build resilience and boost independence in our young people. 

Dr Melanie also openly shares about some of her own parenting stories, the importance of ‘the village’ (and how the needs of the village change from season to season) and reassures us that while having knowledge of parenting is one thing, using that knowledge in a pressured moment is another thing altogether – and something that takes practice and patience. 

Note to parents and caregivers: Anxiety is more normal than we realise, and we don’t need to be afraid of it. We can work with it. Untangling Anxiety is a self-guided online course designed to give you tools and strategies to help manage your child’s anxiety or worries. 

Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas HERE. 

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In this episode, Jenny and Dayna shed some light on childhood anxiety with the guidance of Dr Melanie Woodfield, a mum to two teenage boys and a highly regarded clinical psychologist of over 20 years.  
As key contributors to Parenting Place’s latest self-guided online course, <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/courses/anxiety-online">Untangling Anxiety</a>, Dr Melanie and Jenny chat about the increase in anxiety in primary and intermediate-aged New Zealand kids, and what we can do as parents to help build resilience and boost independence in our young people. 
Dr Melanie also openly shares about some of her own parenting stories, the importance of ‘the village’ (and how the needs of the village change from season to season) and reassures us that while having knowledge of parenting is one thing, using that knowledge in a pressured moment is another thing altogether – and something that takes practice and patience. 
Note to parents and caregivers: Anxiety is more normal than we realise, and we don’t need to be afraid of it. We can work with it. <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/courses/anxiety-online">Untangling Anxiety</a> is a self-guided online course designed to give you tools and strategies to help manage your child’s anxiety or worries. 
Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/resources">HERE</a>. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parentingplacenz/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/parentingplacenz/">Facebook </a>/ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@parentingplacenz">Tik Tok</a> @parentingplacenz

Big, bold feelings with Dr Melanie Woodfield 

Today on the couch we have actor, content producer and mum, Rebecca Randell, though to most of New Zealand she would be better known as Dawn Robinson from the country's longest running drama, Shortland Street. 

Rebekah is refreshingly open as she shares with Dayna and Jenny the emotional journey that her and her hubby Bevan went on to become parents, hunkering down in those exhausting first months with a colicky newborn and the delight that she’s now finding in slowing down and embracing simple moments with her daughter.  

With Jenny’s help they address the familiar tension of being a busy parent while also wanting to feel ‘productive’ and the magic that can come from re-orientating ourselves to a slower pace with lower expectations in order to lay those all-important ‘lifelong rocks’ for our kids. 

Trigger warning: This podcast episode mentions topics related to miscarriage and loss. If you or someone you know is affected by pregnancy loss or infertility, we encourage you to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. Your well-being matters. 

You can find more about our Space ante-natal programme here: 

Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas HERE. 

Instagram / Facebook / Tik Tok @parentingplacenz 

Today on the couch we have actor, content producer and mum, Rebecca Randell, though to most of New Zealand she would be better known as Dawn Robinson from the country's longest running drama, Shortland Street. 
Rebekah is refreshingly open as she shares with Dayna and Jenny the emotional journey that her and her hubby Bevan went on to become parents, hunkering down in those exhausting first months with a colicky newborn and the delight that she’s now finding in slowing down and embracing simple moments with her daughter.  
With Jenny’s help they address the familiar tension of being a busy parent while also wanting to feel ‘productive’ and the magic that can come from re-orientating ourselves to a slower pace with lower expectations in order to lay those all-important ‘lifelong rocks’ for our kids. 
Trigger warning: This podcast episode mentions topics related to miscarriage and loss. If you or someone you know is affected by pregnancy loss or infertility, we encourage you to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. Your well-being matters. 
You can find more about our <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/courses/space">Space ante-natal programme here</a>: 
Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/resources">HERE</a>. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parentingplacenz/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/parentingplacenz/">Facebook </a>/ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@parentingplacenz">Tik Tok</a> @parentingplacenz

Loss, love and letting go of expectations with Rebekah Randell 

Having uncomfortable conversations, recognising blind spots and saying sorry well –  this meaty episode is equal parts earnest and fun. A small disclaimer  - this episode contains mention of sensitive topics around mental health and includes a sprinkle of mild swearing so just be aware if the kids’ are around.

Richie Hardcore is a dad to two boys, a social activist with a Masters in Sociology, a Muay Thai trainer, speaker, advocate and educator working in the space of family and sexual violence protection.  

Sitting on the couch with Jenny and Dayna he takes a deep dive into some of the topics and ideas that are close to his heart, including some that don’t get a lot of public airtime. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his fatherhood journey and the opportunity it has offered him to peel back layers of past hurt to grow and heal.  

With intelligence and candour, Richie reflects on his own upbringing, his journey as a Muay Thai champion, and the importance of giving our boys and young men social permission to be authentic to themselves.  

Trigger warning: This podcast episode contains mentions of sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or connect with Lifeline Aotearoa by texting 4357. Your well-being is important.

Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas HERE. 

Instagram / Facebook / Tik Tok @parentingplacenz 

Having uncomfortable conversations, recognising blind spots and saying sorry well –  this meaty episode is equal parts earnest and fun. A small disclaimer  - this episode contains mention of sensitive topics around mental health and includes a sprinkle of mild swearing so just be aware if the kids’ are around. 
<a href="https://www.richiehardcore.com/">Richie Hardcore</a> is a dad to two boys, a social activist with a Masters in Sociology, a Muay Thai trainer, speaker, advocate and educator working in the space of family and sexual violence protection.  
Sitting on the couch with Jenny and Dayna he takes a deep dive into some of the topics and ideas that are close to his heart, including some that don’t get a lot of public airtime. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his fatherhood journey and the opportunity it has offered him to peel back layers of past hurt to grow and heal.  
With intelligence and candour, Richie reflects on his own upbringing, his journey as a Muay Thai champion, and the importance of giving our boys and young men social permission to be authentic to themselves.  
Trigger warning: This podcast episode contains mentions of sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or connect with Lifeline Aotearoa by texting 4357. Your well-being is important. 
Parents We’ve Met is brought to you by Parenting Place – a charity with a heart for New Zealand families. Explore our self-guided online courses and hundreds of free parenting articles and ideas <a href="https://parentingplace.nz/resources">HERE</a>. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parentingplacenz/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/parentingplacenz/">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@parentingplacenz">Tik Tok </a>@parentingplacenz

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