Parenting

Writer and researcher Maggie Hamilton is a keen observer of social trends and she writes books and for magazines; gives frequent talks and lectures to parents and educators. Her books include What's… Audio

Long before Caitlin Jenner came out, people who feel they have been born in the wrong body have taken steps to change what gender they're identified as. What's changed now though is that some… Audio

Should parents be able to determine their baby's gender? Or choose its genetic makeup so it can be a donor for another child? Lynn Freeman spoke to Dr Jeanne Snelling who's an academic lawyer, and the… Audio

Children's temperamental traits are present from birth, and have a significant impact on parenting strategies Joseph Driessen says the main types are as follows: A Easy going ( Any parent can parent… Audio

Nina Keneally is offering young professionals in New York City her services as a mother. For a fee she will listen to you moaning about your friends, your career and your life in a non-judgemental… Audio

Wellington based clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment therapist Ben Sedley looking at ways for teenagers to deal with shame, loneliness and embarrassment. His training and practice has… Audio

Clinical and health psychologist Sarb Johal, and Associate Professor at Massey University discusses how families can try to heal rifts. Audio

What are the best ways to talk to children about world events such as terrorist attacks, ISIS beheadings and war? http://www.theparentingplace.com John Cowan of the parenting advice and resource… Audio

Ben Sedley is a Wellington based clinical psychologist and ACT therapist (Acceptance and Commitment). He has experience working with children, adolescents and families facing mental health… Audio

Hugh Weber started his DudetoDad website as a cry for help from an ordinary "dude" who wanted to be an extraordinary Dad. It has over 100 thousand followers across social media platforms and Hugh… Audio

Writer and social researcher Maggie Hamilton on the tricky transition for girls from tweens to teens. The stress of fitting in with the in-crowd, or feeling you are on the outer. Maggie Hamilton gives… Audio

The National's Matt Berninger talks to Yadana Saw about his new band EL VY and the musical merits of Grease. Audio

Australian widower, Joseph Wakim talks about raising his three daughters after their Mum died. Nadia Wakim lost her battle with breast cancer 12 years ago, when the girls were 11, nine and four years… Audio

Failure to Launch. Clinical and health psychologist Sarb Johal, and Associate Professor at Massey University discusses how to deal with adult children who can't or won't leave the nest. Audio

For babies born into the Islamic faith, azaan is the prayer whispered into baby's ears by the father just after birth. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Hawkes Bay following Rizwanna Latiff on the job, a… Audio, Gallery

For new parents those first few weeks can be terrifying. Trying to work out what your baby needs - is it hungry, tired, in pain... and why won't it go to sleep? Dorothy Waide trained as a Karitane… Audio

Dr Kaylene Henderson is an Australian child psychiatrist, parenting specialist and mother of three. Dr Henderson has created the research-based online course series for parents called 'Raising Good… Audio

Mark Bowers is a paediatric psychologist who specialises in neurodevelopmental issues including autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD. He has written the book 8 Keys to Raising the Quirky Child which… Audio