/on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rss 九一星空无限 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:26:02 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-jin-russell-how-can-parents-prevent-their-child-catching-covid-19-1/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-jin-russell-how-can-parents-prevent-their-child-catching-covid-19-1/ This week on the Parent Squad paediatrician Dr Jin Russell joins the Weekend Collective to discuss how much you can prevent your child catching covid, and how to deal with it if they do catch it.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:29:12 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-how-to-choose-the-best-school-for-your-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-how-to-choose-the-best-school-for-your-kids/ How do you determine what is best for your kids? Do you go public, private or catholic? And is there any point in intermediate schools?  Child Psychologist from Engage training Kathryn Berkett joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 21 Nov 2020 04:56:21 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-are-new-mothers-getting-enough-support-during-lockdown/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-are-new-mothers-getting-enough-support-during-lockdown/ Should there be more support for new mothers during this lockdown? Clinical Psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the issue.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 04 Apr 2020 04:57:48 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-dealing-with-kids-wanting-to-drop-out-of-school-early/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-dealing-with-kids-wanting-to-drop-out-of-school-early/ Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:23:18 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-stay-at-home-parents-and-bullying-in-schools-1/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-stay-at-home-parents-and-bullying-in-schools-1/ Parenting Expert from the Parenting Place and host of Real Life on 九一星空无限talk ZB John Cowan joined The Weekend Collective to discuss the issues and share his advice! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:25:25 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dealing-with-children-who-suffer-anxiety/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-dealing-with-children-who-suffer-anxiety/ Anxiety in children: so many parents are worried about this these days. How do you deal with a child who’s anxious? What were you anxious about as a child? Child Psychologist from Engage training Kathryn Berkett joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 15 Feb 2020 04:57:39 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-julie-bhosale-using-swear-words-around-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-julie-bhosale-using-swear-words-around-kids/ This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by family wellbeing and nutrition expert Dr Julie Bhosale.  LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 08 Feb 2020 04:57:01 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-how-to-teach-boys-to-respect-women/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-how-to-teach-boys-to-respect-women/ Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:03:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-having-a-child-through-sperm-donations/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-having-a-child-through-sperm-donations/ LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:03:39 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-are-the-school-holidays-too-long/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-are-the-school-holidays-too-long/ Parenting blogger Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on school holidays continuing into early February and if they should be cut back. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 18 Jan 2020 04:48:44 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-forcing-kids-to-study-does-it-work/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-forcing-kids-to-study-does-it-work/ Many parents across the country will be gearing up for one of the most stressful periods of the year, their children sitting school exams.  So, how can you prepare and help them receive top marks? Teen Parenting expert from miomo.com, Yvonne Godfrey joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:20:05 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-does-having-a-baby-later-in-life-really-matter/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-does-having-a-baby-later-in-life-really-matter/ We are having kids later and later, is it causing disappointment and why are we doing it? Child Psychologist from Engage trainin Kathryn Berkett joined The Parenting Squad to discuss the issue! LISTEN ABOVE Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:19:50 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-disneyplus-launches-in-nz-have-you-got-it-for-the-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-disneyplus-launches-in-nz-have-you-got-it-for-the-kids/ This week on the Parent Squad we were joined by Happy Mum Happy Child founder Maria Foy to discuss the new streaming service and the pros and cons of subscribing for the sake of your kids! LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:49:00 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/bridget-gundy-what-can-be-done-to-combat-bullying-at-schools/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/bridget-gundy-what-can-be-done-to-combat-bullying-at-schools/ Two independent watchdogs have launched a campaign to make all schools record every case of bullying and adopt anti-bullying moves that have been proven to work. Family coach at the Parenting Place Bridget Gundy joins The Weekend Collective to discuss what can be done to reduce bullying in schools. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 02 Nov 2019 05:09:32 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-how-do-you-get-your-kids-to-be-less-shy/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-how-do-you-get-your-kids-to-be-less-shy/ So many kids are crippled by shyness to the point they won’t say ‘hi’, even to adults they know. Then there are kids who are either too shy to ask if they can play with other kids, or too shy to invite other kids to play with you. Bestselling author and Mummy Blogger Emily Writes joined The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:56:56 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-parents-complaining-for-their-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-parents-complaining-for-their-kids/ The job of a teacher is hard enough without being inundated with messages from parents who are unhappy about everything from the weather to sick leave. Dr Natalie Flynn is a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology.  She joined The Weekend Collective to share her thoughts on the issue. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:54:29 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-julie-bhosale-the-right-amount-of-children-to-have/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-julie-bhosale-the-right-amount-of-children-to-have/ This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by Dr Julie Bhosale.  We dive into the issue surrounding how many kids do you want? It can be make or break for couples, so how do you decide? LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE   Sat, 12 Oct 2019 05:09:05 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-letting-kids-choose-their-own-hairstyles/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-letting-kids-choose-their-own-hairstyles/ This week on the Parenting Squad we were joined by HappyMumHappyChild founder Maria Foy. How do you let your child embrace their individuality without letting them look silly?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE  Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:54:27 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-teenagers-need-to-get-their-licence-and-a-job/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-teenagers-need-to-get-their-licence-and-a-job/ This week on the Parent Squad we were joined by teen expert Yvonne Godfrey. We dive into the issue of getting your teenager to drive! How do you encourage them to gain their independence?  LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVE  Sat, 28 Sept 2019 05:58:09 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-risks-with-making-children-the-centerpiece-of-your-life/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/maria-foy-risks-with-making-children-the-centerpiece-of-your-life/ Making your kids the centerpiece of your life may seem like a good idea, but generally it's not. Besides the more obvious risks such as overprotection and indulgence, making your children's happiness your highest priority can result in an unanticipated and undesired consequence. Online Parenting expert Maria Foy joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to give her take on the issue. LISTEN ABOVE Wed, 18 Sept 2019 03:26:54 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-anna-martin-does-drinking-and-breast-feeding-mix/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-anna-martin-does-drinking-and-breast-feeding-mix/ Bestselling Children's Author, practitioner, and speaker Dr Anna Martin joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Wed, 18 Sept 2019 03:07:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/julie-bhosale-should-you-find-out-the-sex-of-your-child/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/julie-bhosale-should-you-find-out-the-sex-of-your-child/ Bestselling Author and Family Wellbeing expert Julie Bhosale joins The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 24 Aug 2019 05:58:53 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-talking-to-your-kids-about-death-and-religion/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-natalie-flynn-talking-to-your-kids-about-death-and-religion/ What effect does your approach to religion and certain topics have on kids later in life? With many children hanging on to what every word their parents say, do you leave it open for them to develop or give them the answer in black and white? Clinical Psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the issue. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE   Sat, 10 Aug 2019 05:56:24 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-is-gaming-a-legitimate-career-option-for-kids/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/yvonne-godfrey-is-gaming-a-legitimate-career-option-for-kids/ For a few days at least, Kyle Giersdorf isn't going to be hassled for spending so much time playing video games. The 16-year-old known as "Bugha" to gamers, came away with US$3 million ($NZ4.52m) Sunday in the Fortnite World Cup solo competition, beating 99 other players culled from some 40 million who hoped to qualify for the event in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York. Teen parenting expert and founder of Miomo.com Yvonne Godfrey joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the unconventional career option! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 03 Aug 2019 11:48:26 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-is-shouting-at-your-kids-an-effective-way-of-disciplining-them/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/emily-writes-is-shouting-at-your-kids-an-effective-way-of-disciplining-them/ Many parents will admit to occasionally raising their voice when they become frustrated. A study published back in 2003 in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that in families where there’s 25 or more incidents of shouting in 12 months, children can suffer from lower self-esteem and increased aggression. Bestselling Children’s Author and parenting blogger Emily Writes joins The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to share her advice on if raising your voice is still effective in disciplining naughty children and what to do when kids just don’t listen? LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:48:19 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/natalie-flynn-how-can-you-differentiate-between-types-of-crying/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/natalie-flynn-how-can-you-differentiate-between-types-of-crying/ If you have got a baby who just cries all the time, at what point would you start worrying about it? Or are some babies just more sensitive? Natalie Flynn is a registered clinical psychologist who specialises in maternal psychology. She joined The Parenting Squad on the Weekend Collective to share her advice. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 13 Jul 2019 06:28:16 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/bridget-gundy-how-to-manage-different-parenting-styles/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/bridget-gundy-how-to-manage-different-parenting-styles/ How do different parenting styles work in a partnership? Is there a good cop and a bad cop? What values are important in parenting and does your own experience with your parents imprint onto your parenting style? Family coach at the Parenting Place Bridget Gundy joins The Weekend Collective to share her advice on the topic! LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:58:30 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-parsons-children-want-social-media-profiles-wiped-clean-at-18-study-finds/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-parsons-children-want-social-media-profiles-wiped-clean-at-18-study-finds/ Social media accounts of children should be automatically wiped when they reach 18, a new study has found. A report by the London School of Economics (LSE) into children’s attitudes towards the internet found they overwhelmingly wanted a ‘grand erasure’ of their online footprint to stop childhood mistakes affecting their future. Internet Safety and risk assessment consultant John Parsons joins The Weekend Collective to discuss the controversial topic. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:53:09 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-anna-martin-what-s-the-best-method-when-disciplining-naughty-children/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dr-anna-martin-what-s-the-best-method-when-disciplining-naughty-children/ Clinical therapist Anna Martin's new book Listen to me! Taking the conflict out of child discipline aims to provide parents with strategies that put listening and the wellbeing of children before lecturing. Dr Anna Martin joined The Parenting Squad on The Weekend Collective to discuss the her book and the right way to go about dealing with naughty children. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE Sat, 22 Jun 2019 05:18:12 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/angela-cumming-is-bonjela-really-unsafe/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/angela-cumming-is-bonjela-really-unsafe/ This week on The Parent Squad we were joined by parenting expert Angela Cumming. We dive into the weeks big issue of Bonjela and is it really safe? After a child was emitted to ICU following an overdose. LISTEN TO THE FULL DISCUSSION WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE  Wed, 19 Jun 2019 03:50:57 Z