Parenting

Advice for parents with children experiencing feeding challenges - when it's more than just "fussy eating". Rebecca Barnard is a Christchurch based Occupational Therapist whose private practice… Audio

Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says. Audio

Perfectionism can prevent children from taking risks but parents can help relieve the pressure, says Australian parenting expert Justin Coulson. Video, Audio

US psychologist, Dr Becky Kennedy and author of Good Inside trouble shoots a range of scenarios facing parents, including sibling rivalry, separation anxiety and tantrums. She has 1.6 million… Audio

Exploring the wild corners of the country with toddlers in tow Many of us like to head into the bush to unwind. Sonia Barrish and husband Menzo have steadfastly continued their exploration of the… Audio

The National Survey of Schools' latest findings show teachers are happiest working in schools that support their growth and development. It also highlights the importance of continuing to improve… Audio

How do children develop social skills and how best can parents support this? Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright has some strategies and he'll take your questions Audio

Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Susie about different parenting styles. Are you a brick wall, jellyfish or a backbone parent? And what is best for children… Audio

Tech giant Meta says its planned changes to Instagram and Facebook will help keep its youngest users safer online, but the company hasn't ruled out pushing forward with a kids-only Instagram. "But is… Audio

Leaving home for the first time as a young adult can be a daunting prospect - not only for the leaver, but for anxious parents left behind. Joining Kathryn today to talk about the life skills parents… Audio

'Helicopter' parenting is a term often used pejoratively to describe an overprotective way of raising kids. Although this approach to parenting is coming from a good place, it can interfere with a… Audio

It can drive parents mad, but psychologist Dr Rachael Sharman of the University of the Sunshine Coast says sibling rivalry is a perfectly normal - and in fact, even necessary part of the developmental… Audio

Paediatric dietician Jenny Douglas talks to Susie about how to best nourish infants and young children. Jenny runs her own private practice, Jump Start Nutrition in Dunedin. She specialises in infant… Audio

A privacy expert says Kiwi kids need better protection when it comes to what's being shared about them by their parents online. Audio

Oranga Tamariki has given notice to all its service providers that their funding contracts are not guaranteed beyond the next three to six months. Hundreds of charities and NGOs which have Oranga… Audio

10 is the new 13 for girls growing up today. There is so much pressure on them to leave their childhood behind well before they hit their teens says Australian journalist and author Madonna King. She… Audio

Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about parenting skills for blended families. Audio

How can parents best develop their children to become great learners? Kathryn speaks with father and son educators John and Kyle Hattie, who've co-authored a book setting out ten steps for encouraging… Audio

Dr Hinemoa Elder, Kyle Mewburn, Anjum Rahman, Julie Zarifeh and Emily Writes explore very different aspects of courage and adventure in their lives. They talk with Jo Malcolm. Audio

Kathryn chats with Clinical Psychologist Jacqui Maguire about how to help highly sensitive children manage their emotions. These might be children who have large empathy for others, who are deeply… Audio