Parenting
Helping children get up and go
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about children who lack motivation and drive - what's behind this, and how can parents help them regain direction? Audio
Social attachment and mental wellbeing in children
The number-one driver of mental illness is isolation, says parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis, therefore it’s especially important for children to form healthy attachments in the first… Audio
Alison Bell - The Letdown
Australian Alison Bell is the co-creator and star (as frequently frazzled new mum Audrey) of The Letdown, an ABC/Netflix TV comedy which has hit a cultural nerve by showing the very dark and humourous… Audio
Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls
Studies confirm that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in girls. Dr. Lisa Damour's new book Under Pressure looks at why this is happening. Audio
Kiwi Dads: photo exhibition encourages men to take paid parental leave
Kiwi Dads features images of 13 fathers looking after their kids. It's part of a campaign for men to have equal access to paid parental leave. Audio
Parenting the child who's a "bit different"
Parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis with advice for parents worried that their kids are not making developmental milestones? When to be worried and seek help, and when to relax and let… Audio
Beating the cyber bullies: Constance Hall
With1.3 million Facebook followers and the seven children of her blended family to look after (aged 1-17) Perth business woman, internet sensation, blogger and Dancing with the Stars finalist… Audio
How 'toxic parenting' is failing children
John Marsden, Australian educator, principal and acclaimed author of more than 40 books for teenagers and children, talks about his new book The Art of Growing Up. Audio
Navigating the new porn landscape
More young people than ever before are accessing pornography, and with more frequency, according to research by the Office of Film and Literature Classification. Audio
Selfie harm? Teens manipulating their own image
Kathryn talks with Auckland writer and body positivity campaigner and educator Angela Barnett who says the number of teens manipulating their own images using smartphone apps is on the rise. The apps… Audio
Keep your cool, parents
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen says it's understandable when parents give in to anger, frustration and even depression when dealing with difficult children. But he says over… Audio
Parents seek help to reduce children's screentime
Helping children to reduce their screentime can be as simple as remembering what you did as a child - encouraging outdoor play. In the US, there is a growing demand for screen-free parenting coaches… Audio
Oversharing pics of the kids - harmless or impactful?
Why do some parents over-share pictures and videos of their children to social media? What are the potential implications of what may be a permanent digital footprint? Psychologist Sarb Johal's been… Audio
Want to excel? Be a generalist, not a specialist
According to US author David Epstein in his new book 'Range' there is growing evidence that shows many of the most successful people do well because they are generalists, not in spite of being… Audio
The school holiday conundrum for parents
It's day one of the school holidays and for a lot of parents, making sure the kids are cared for over the next two weeks will have involved a great deal of co-ordination and juggling. There's always… Audio
Screen time struggles: 'Parental As Anything'
How to manage screen time is a delicate topic in many households: like how much is too much? Are some screen-based activities better than others? And how can parents make sure they stick to the rules… Audio
Police search for girl who says she was abused in state care
Police are hunting for a 13-year-old girl who has gone into hiding from Oranga Tamaraki, alleging she's been abused in state care and wants to be with her whānau. Audio
How to take the conflict out of child discipline
Every parent knows the difficulties in trying to discipline their children and the feeling it's not working properly. Clinical therapist Anna Martin's new book Listen to me! Taking the conflict out of… Audio
Turia Pitt's tips for confidence
There's nothing wrong with taking pride in your looks, but being confident about the things you can do is what will really make you feel positively towards yourself, says Turia Pitt. The Australian… Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Andrew Clay on parenting in the digital age
Three Minutes Max: succinct opinions from New Zealanders about anything at all. Here's comedian Andrew Clay on the challenges of parenting in a device-driven age. Audio