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.
John Parsons: Children want social media profiles wiped clean at 18, study finds
33 mins; June 29, 2019
Dr Anna Martin: What’s the best method when disciplining naughty children?
34 mins; June 22, 2019
Joy Cowley on getting your kids to enjoy reading!
38 mins; June 15, 2019
Emily Writes: Are people who result from unwanted pregnancies more insecure?
33 mins; June 08, 2019
Julie Bhosale: Mother criticised for formula feeding baby in hospital
35 mins; June 01, 2019
Kate Meads: It's time to ditch the nappies baby!
36 mins; May 25, 2019
Jenny Hale: Why kids are so scared of the dark
32 mins; May 18, 2019
Dr Natalie Flynn: Sleep is a huge factor in Postnatal Depression
39 mins; May 11, 2019
Angela Cumming: Is Bonjela really unsafe?
33 mins; May 04, 2019
Maria Foy: Are we putting kids into daycare too early?
39 mins; April 27, 2019
Emily Writes: Which parent should get up for the kids in the night?
33 mins; April 20, 2019
Allison Mooney: What personality types are your family members?
37 mins; April 13, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: Parents rejoice – daylight savins is coming to an end!
34 mins; April 07, 2019
Angela Cuming: Posting about your children on social media - should you be doing it?
33 mins; March 30, 2019
Rad Dads: How to deal with kids' stealing
34 mins; March 22, 2019
Emily Writes: Should you let your kids protest climate change?
34 mins; March 09, 2019
Bridget Gundy: Do children have a right to privacy?
34 mins; March 01, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: How to find the perfect babysitter
35 mins; February 22, 2019
Yvonne Godfrey: When should young adults move out of home?
35 mins; February 01, 2019
Jenny Hale: Should your kids be a little bit afraid of you?
34 mins; January 25, 2019
Parenting tips to help children prepare going back to school
33 mins; January 18, 2019
Emily Writes: We need to save the school pools!
31 mins; December 21, 2018
Maria Foy: Differing opinions on having kids
33 mins; December 14, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: Should teens be allowed to have alcohol at parties?
22 mins; December 07, 2018
Kathy Fray: Is it cruel to name your child Abcde?
35 mins; November 30, 2018
Emily Writes: Seriously, stop judging parents!
32 mins; November 23, 2018
The RadDads: What do prizegivings actually achieve?
32 mins; November 21, 2018
Robyn Pearce: Does homeschooling create socially inept kids?
33 mins; November 09, 2018
Tracey Martin: Education announcement government delivering on our promises
3 mins; November 05, 2018
Nathan Wallis: Should we force teens to study?
29 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Liar liar pants on fire!
32 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Fairy tales are sending the wrong message
32 mins; November 05, 2018
Rebecca Keil: Are goody bags a complete waste?
33 mins; November 05, 2018
Nathan Wallis: Is it okay for kids to argue with their parents?
33 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Is Fortnite ruining families?
40 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should your child sleep in the same bed?
39 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting: Cute or cruel to pierce kids ears?
32 mins; November 05, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: What age should teens start dating? ​
34 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should parents confront bullies face to face?
39 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting: Is it okay to give kids sleeping pills on planes?
31 mins; November 05, 2018
Big Buddy CEO: Mentoring fatherless boys
32 mins; November 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Is it impossible to keep kids away from porn?
38 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Should we swear in front of our kids?
34 mins; November 05, 2018
Yvonne Godfrey: Why teenagers get a bad reputation?
31 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Are we taking kids allergies too seriously
34 mins; November 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Are child leashes helpful or humiliating?
41 mins; November 05, 2018
Emily Writes: Do you feel judged as a parent?
38 mins; November 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should men be in the birthing suite?
35 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting with Jane Yee: Should we force kids to finish everything on their plate?
35 mins; November 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you follow your kids on social media?
39 mins; November 05, 2018
Zara Maslin: How do you get your teen to open up
19 mins; November 05, 2018
Jane Yee: At what point we are comfortable letting our kids attend sleepovers?
38 mins; November 05, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids?
37 mins; November 05, 2018
Parenting Squad: Is Fortnite ruining families?
40 mins; October 04, 2018
Emily Writes: Should your child sleep in the same bed?
39 mins; September 27, 2018
Matt Heath: Should you drink in front of your kids?