Parenting

When it comes to parenting, have we become too obsessed with being clean and worrying about children getting sick from all of the germs they might pick up? Audio

Souring friendships, tough times at school, disappointments big and small… How do you help a child navigate difficult emotions and build resilience – and when should you back off? Audio

After 15 years teaching dance in Victoria, Rhiannon Johnson knows a thing or two about managing parents' expectations. She posted a piece on Facebook, titled, Is it okay to cry? and was overwhelmed by… Audio

Christchurch psychologist Mike McKinney tells Kathryn Ryan it's often helpful for parents to look at their own motivations and expectations. Audio

Cathryn Monro has written a guide to finding purpose through motherhood. Audio

The government is lauching an investigation into the stunted development of verbal skills in young children. Audio

Kathryn Ryan talks to parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere Wallis, founder of X-Factor Education. He says creativity plays a crucial role in developing intelligence and has tips for parents. Audio

What influence does parenting style have on child well-being and outcomes? Kathryn Ryan talks to clinical psychologist Sarb Johal about parenting styles, which roughly fall into four categories… Audio

Why should having children come with a long list of expensive gear and piles of new clothes? Kathryn Ryan talks to Rachel Jonat about simple parenting and living a minimalist-ish life with three young… Audio

Having a child diagnosed with a serious disability can be a life-changing moment for parents. Wellington high school teacher Tessa Prebble is trying to make the experience easier on parents with her… Audio

James Portnow is a video game developer and writer for the Extra Credits YouTube series about the role of games in society. Nine to Noon interveiwed him previously about the role of games in society… Audio

Should parents teach their children to drive, or leave it to the professionals? Lynn Holland is a qualified NZTA Driving Instructor and she's worked for the AA as a Defensive Driving Instructor. She… Audio

A Christchurch woman is hoping to provide better role models for her peers. Herstory is an online photographic project that showcases women in a variety of jobs. Now its founder has taken the idea… Audio

What sort of man will my boy become? This is the question the New Zealand developers of Big Buddy, Richard Aston and Ruth Kerr, hear the most. Their new book 'Our Boys' outlines what makes boys tick… Audio