/on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Tue, 06 May 2025 20:02:55 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-your-teens-angst-may-be-your-fault/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-your-teens-angst-may-be-your-fault/ All teenagers have their moments - but what are the signs there's something seriously wrong? And how much of the teenage angst can be blamed on parents expecting to have a horrible teen? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 03 May 2025 05:51:38 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sandy-pasley-teaching-values-falls-on-parents-as-well-as-schools/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sandy-pasley-teaching-values-falls-on-parents-as-well-as-schools/ It takes a village - parents, caregivers, family, and community. It takes a bit from everyone to raise successful adults.  Parents will do their best to instil particular values into their children - but as we slowly let go as they progress through their schooling, it's unavoidable that others will begin to have a say.  So in terms of values, what is the role of parents and schools as children grow up? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:50:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-should-you-try-to-manage-your-childrens-friendships/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-should-you-try-to-manage-your-childrens-friendships/ This week on The Parent Squad, neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett revealed how much - if at all - you should get involved with your children's friendships. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:05:03 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-parents-are-raising-less-resilient-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/jenny-hale-parents-are-raising-less-resilient-children/ Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale discusses the importance of resilience in parents.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:51:41 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-setting-boundaries-in-a-blended-family-household/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-setting-boundaries-in-a-blended-family-household/ Combining two families under one roof can be hard at the best of times.  Whether a couple are both bringing kids from a previous marriage together, or someone is becoming a step parent having never had kids before.  But what happens when there are disagreements between the couple? What if a step parents thinks their stepchild should move out when he turns 18?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:54:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-the-birth-plan-leaves-at-the-first-contraction/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-the-birth-plan-leaves-at-the-first-contraction/ Midwife Grace Strange joins the show to discuss birth plans vs reality. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:59:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rockley-montgomery-military-school-principal-on-character-schools/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rockley-montgomery-military-school-principal-on-character-schools/ All parents send their children to school with the hopes of high results and great values, but which are they prioritising?  Special character schools are significantly different from the public school system - and state schools may have a few things to learn. Rockley Montgomery is the principal of Vanguard Military School and he joins to discuss the place that character schools hold in the education system.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:56:12 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dont-make-it-easy-for-your-kids-to-live-at-home-after-school/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dont-make-it-easy-for-your-kids-to-live-at-home-after-school/ Neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett joins to discuss how to kick your kids out - the right way.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:54:51 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-dont-need-to-treat-your-kids-equally/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-you-dont-need-to-treat-your-kids-equally/ Psychologist Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents should handle the pressure to treat their children equally.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:55:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-when-the-empty-nester-syndrome-starts-to-set-in/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-when-the-empty-nester-syndrome-starts-to-set-in/ Parents nationwide are saying goodbye to their kids as they set off to university, their OE, or countless other adventures.  It leaves the parents with an unusually quiet home - so how do they deal with it? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:52:48 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-leila-masson-our-children-are-chronically-stressed/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-leila-masson-our-children-are-chronically-stressed/ The number of anxiety diagnoses is becoming increasingly more common in newer generations.  Dr Leila Masson, paediatrician and author of Children's Health A to Z, says children are put in a difficult position with the rising popularity of social media.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:55:46 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dave-atkinson-building-resilience-in-your-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dave-atkinson-building-resilience-in-your-children/ The Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa (YDSA) recognised six key principles to support the positive development of teens and tweens.  Understanding, connection, and relationships are just some of the focal points found to be essential for resilient and thriving young adults.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:07:20 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-spotting-neurodiversity-in-your-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-spotting-neurodiversity-in-your-children/ All children have their quirks - especially coming into the teenage years.  But when does it cross the line from awkwardness to potentially needing some extra support?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:59:46 Z