A nine year old boy was told he's too fat to play rugby this week, sparking a major debate. 

But really, kids do tend to grow out before up - so when is it an issue, and how do you discuss it with them?

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A nine year old boy was told he's too fat to play rugby this week, sparking a major debate.&nbsp;
But really, kids do tend to grow out before up - so when is it an issue, and how do you discuss it with them?
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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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Sara Chatwin: Parents have to have the hard conversations around weight

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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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/168fec02-599a-44a0-904b-b468006b22cd/transcript

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?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/11b257dc-36a7-4d64-a960-b461006764f3/transcript

Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu.

Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children.

What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse?

MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.

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Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu.
Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children.
What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse?
MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Sara Chatwin: Psychologist chats parents' sideline behaviour

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d3c67720-de3e-4e83-9fc3-b45a006b4bd7/transcript

Sara Chatwin: Parents have to have the hard conversations around weight

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