/on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:50:30 Z en /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-drastic-increase-in-women-requesting-c-sections/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/grace-strange-drastic-increase-in-women-requesting-c-sections/ Statistics from Auckland Hospital show there has been a dramatic increase in women requesting c-sections in recent year, but a drop in women actually getting elective c-sections.  The number also show an unfortunate increase in emergency c-sections.  Grace Strange is a midwife and founder of Antenatal Co., and she joins with more. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:57 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-dealing-with-the-fallout-from-a-bad-exam-result/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-dealing-with-the-fallout-from-a-bad-exam-result/ NCEA exam results have been released, and many students are less than pleased with how they did.  Every parent wants their child to be their best, but how can they push their children to improve without destroying their self confidence? As parents deal with the fallout from exam results, many have had to return to work while school holidays drag on.  With only 20 days of annual leave, how can parents manage to find or afford childcare for the longest school break of the year? LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:59:59 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-managing-family-conflict-over-christmas/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-managing-family-conflict-over-christmas/ Family arguments are more common than not over the holiday period - but when is it time to step in when it comes to relatives making comments to children?  John Cowan joins to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:54:27 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-kids-need-awards-as-reinforcement/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-kids-need-awards-as-reinforcement/ School prizegivings can be a chore this time of year, along with the increasing popularity of participation awards - but the burning question is whether these are helping or harming children.  Dougal Sutherland joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:52:56 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kim-harvey-avoiding-teaching-your-kids-over-consumption-at-christmas-time/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kim-harvey-avoiding-teaching-your-kids-over-consumption-at-christmas-time/ Parents nationwide have one question on their minds this time of year - how on earth they can get their kids out of the house and off their devices once school finishes up for the year.  Also, are parents teaching their children how to be over-consumers and materialistic by over-gifting at Christmas, and what is the limit when it comes to presents?  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:51:46 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-you-need-to-let-your-kids-be-stressed/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/kathryn-berkett-you-need-to-let-your-kids-be-stressed/ Most parents hate seeing their children in stressful situations, regardless of what the cause is - but there may be an argument for allowing them to experience the stress.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:53:27 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/holly-brooker-helping-kids-adjust-when-its-time-to-move-out/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/holly-brooker-helping-kids-adjust-when-its-time-to-move-out/ With the year drawing to a close, teenagers are finishing up with school and leaving home.  Holly Brooker joins to discuss how parents can best support their children through the transition, and when it's time to give them a gentle nudge.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:01:01 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-leave-kids-out-of-politics/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/sara-chatwin-leave-kids-out-of-politics/ How involved should you allow your children to become in politics? What warnings should you give them?  Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:59:17 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-how-to-help-your-kids-this-exam-season/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/john-cowan-how-to-help-your-kids-this-exam-season/ With exam season just around the corner, John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge to let you know how you can help your children in the lead-up.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:53:34 Z /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-what-should-you-do-when-your-child-makes-negative-comments-about-themselves/ /on-air/the-weekend-collective/the-parent-squad/dougal-sutherland-what-should-you-do-when-your-child-makes-negative-comments-about-themselves/ Most children reach a point in their pre-teen or teenage years when they grow more self aware, they begin to make comments that are critical of themselves.  Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents should respond to these comments to avoid worsening their self-image.  LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:53:24 Z