Schools have started back up and we all, obviously, want our children to do well. 

Parents will be doing drop off and pick up, making sure the homework is done and forms are signed, keeping an eye on grades and reports. 

But how involved should parents really be in their children's education? 

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Schools have started back up and we all, obviously, want our children to do well.&nbsp;
Parents will be doing drop off and pick up, making sure the homework is done and forms are signed, keeping an eye on grades and reports.&nbsp;
But how involved should parents really be in their children's education? 
LISTEN ABOVE

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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Dougal Sutherland: Some kids need a hands-off learning approach

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Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?

And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?

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Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?
And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?
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Maneesh Deva: Is kids being bored without their phones such a bad thing?

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Author and host of Real Life John Cowan joined Tim Beveridge to chat about whether you should teach your kids to drive or leave it to the professionals. 

And tips and tricks for if you decide to self-instruct your teens. 

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Author and host of Real Life John Cowan joined Tim Beveridge to chat about whether you should teach your kids to drive or leave it to the professionals.&nbsp;
And tips and tricks for if you decide to self-instruct your teens.&nbsp;
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John Cowan: Teaching your kids to drive

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Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying?

Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own. 

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Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying?
Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own.&nbsp;
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Dougal Sutherland: Does telling your kids to 'be yourself' just lead to bullying?

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Dougal Sutherland: Some kids need a hands-off learning approach

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