The Latest from The Parent Squad /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:42:06 Z en John Cowan: Relationships with your in-laws can be crucial /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-relationships-with-your-in-laws-can-be-crucial/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-relationships-with-your-in-laws-can-be-crucial/ Tim Beveridge is joined by Parenting Expert John Cowan to talk about in-laws problems, and side-line behaviour. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:09:27 Z Dougal Sutherland: We can't stop our children doing stupid things /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-we-cant-stop-our-children-doing-stupid-things/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-we-cant-stop-our-children-doing-stupid-things/ Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:51:22 Z Kathryn Berkett: Where is the line between school and parental obligations? /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-where-is-the-line-between-school-and-parental-obligations/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-where-is-the-line-between-school-and-parental-obligations/ We trust schools with the bulk of what our children are taught - and it makes sense, since they spend the majority of their time there.  But are we delegating the raising of our children too much to schools? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 31 May 2025 05:52:24 Z Dharshana Ponnampalam: How to deal with a child's mental health struggles /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dharshana-ponnampalam-how-to-deal-with-a-childs-mental-health-struggles/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dharshana-ponnampalam-how-to-deal-with-a-childs-mental-health-struggles/ How much is social media affecting children's mental health? When does a child need counselling services, and how do you approach a discussion about getting over a relationship? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 06:13:52 Z Sara Chatwin: Parents have to have the hard conversations around weight /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-parents-have-to-have-the-hard-conversations-around-weight/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-parents-have-to-have-the-hard-conversations-around-weight/ 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? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 17 May 2025 06:00:30 Z "They just want to connect with their mates": A parenting expert's take on potential social media ban /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/they-just-want-to-connect-with-their-mates-a-parenting-experts-take-on-potential-social-media-ban/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/they-just-want-to-connect-with-their-mates-a-parenting-experts-take-on-potential-social-media-ban/ The National Party have proposed a bill to ban social media for under 16 year olds - following Australia's lead.  But do parents really need legislative support with things like this? And how much help is really needed?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 10 May 2025 05:51:18 Z Dougal Sutherland: Your teen's angst may be your fault /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 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/ /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 Kathryn Berkett: Should you try to manage your children's friendships? /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 Jenny Hale: Parents are raising less resilient children /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 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/ /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 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/ /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