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The Parent Squad

If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.

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The Parent Squad with Dave Atkinson: How can we stop bullying?
It was Pink Shirt Day on the 17th of May and Dave Atkinson from the Parenting Place joins the Weekend Collective to chat about why people turn to bullying - and how we can prevent it. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Is the school lunch programme proof parenting has changed?
Is the new school lunch programme a sign that parenting has changed? Expert Dougal Sutherland joins the Weekend Collective to share his insight. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: How can parents encourage their kids to read?
A review by the Education Hub found just 60 percent of the country's 15-year-olds were achieving above the most basic levels of reading and writing. This means 40 percent of 15-year-olds struggle with reading and writing, so what role do parents need to play in encouraging their kids to read? Expe…
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The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Navigating the world with a baby
Leave the baby with a sitter or take them everywhere with you? US comedian Arj Barker has sparked a furious backlash after asking a woman to take her baby out of his show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival - what do we think? John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective with his take. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Should you help your children choose a career?
Should you help your children choose a career after school, or should you trust them to forge their own path? Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective with her thoughts. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Dougal Sutherland: Should you tell off other people's kids?
Apparently 'it takes a village to raise a child'. But in the real world, should you ever tell off other people's kids? Dougal Sutherland from Umbrella Wellbeing joins the Weekend Collective to give his take. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Should we be encouraging political activism at a young age?
School Strike for Climate took place on Friday in over 20 different places in New Zealand, with thousands of students showing up to have their say. However, should we be encouraging political activism at a young age? Sara Chatwin gives her take. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: When should you let your kids on social media?
When should you let your kids start using social media? Florida governor and former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is pushing a ban until 14- is this a good idea? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Can you really have it both ways when it comes to parenting?
British pop singer Lily Allen has admitted that while her children 'complete' her, having them 'totally ruined' her career. So John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective to answer the question - can you have it both ways? LISTEN ABOVE
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The Parent Squad with Sara Chatwin: Guiding your children through their first drink
In honour of St Patrick's Day, psychologist Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to help parents navigate their children through their first drink. LISTEN ABOVE
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