It's the middle weekend of the school holidays and cries of "I'm bored" can be heard from Kaitaia to Bluff.

Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why letting kids be bored is good for them, and for you as their parent.

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It's the middle weekend of the school holidays and cries of "I'm bored" can be heard from Kaitaia to Bluff.
Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why letting kids be bored is good for them, and for you as their parent.
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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: The danger of using screens to keep boredom at bay

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Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied. 

So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?  

And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired? 

Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids.

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Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied.&nbsp;
So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough? &nbsp;
And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired?&nbsp;
Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids.
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Maneesh Deva: Are we feeding our children the right food?

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It takes a lot of work to be a parent, and sometimes it really puts the pressure on.

So how should you manage that stress? And how do you know if you're holding yourself to a standard that isn't reachable? 

Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the basics of parenting, and how to make sure you're keeping your kid on track. 

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It takes a lot of work to be a parent, and sometimes it really puts the pressure on.
So how should you manage that stress? And how do you know if you're holding yourself to a standard that isn't reachable?&nbsp;
Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the basics of parenting, and how to make sure you're keeping your kid on track.&nbsp;
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Jenny Hale: How does becoming a parent change us?

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Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should go about setting up a savings or investment fund for your child. 

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Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should go about setting up a savings or investment fund for your child.&nbsp;
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Stephanie Pow: Setting up a fund for your children

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Sara Chatwin: The danger of using screens to keep boredom at bay

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