Parenting
Should your kids see you argue?
The Pope has called on parents to save their arguments for a time when the kids aren't around. He declared at a baptismal mass at the Vatican that parents should never argue in front of their kids. Audio
Conversations to Help your Teen Through Troubled Times
The summer holidays are a time when the family is spending more time together, so how best to have some of those tricky conversations with your teenager. Collett Smart is a psychologist, teacher and… Audio
Getting your teens through the festive season
Auckland couple Peter and Sandra Altman have been involved in the Toughlove organisation for 25 years, focussing on providing ongoing support for parents and teenagers going through difficult times… Audio
Helping children with a big move
Psychologist Sarb Johal talks with Kathryn about when kids have to move home. It can be for a variety of reasons, and stability is the ideal for better outcomes. How does it affect the relationship… Audio
Five steps to tame disobedient children
Educator Joseph Driessen on how to get your children to do the right thing with a 5 step method. This will help the family who has a child who always keeps everyone waiting because they are… Audio
Kiwi soprano helping to lead social change in opera
New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard is part of an organisation helping to change the opera scene for women and parents. Video, Audio
Baby's first year: advice from hospital play specialist Nicola Woollaston
Once your baby's on the move, the easiest way to identify potential hazards around the house is to do a video tour with your phone held at knee height, says Nicola Woollaston, author of the new book … Audio, Gallery
Women Should Be Seen and Heard
Is the arts a place where women have equal opportunity? And if not, why not? That's the big question at hand in Episode Six of RNZ podcast, Beyond Kate. Audio
Tips on children who are fussy or restricted eaters
Having a child who turns their nose up at a variety of foods, which often includes fruit and vegetables, can be a huge stress for parents trying to give their child a balanced diet. How can you tell… Audio
Nadia Lim: double production, a book and a baby
Chef Nadia Lim had a bit of a juggle when releasing her latest book, her eighth. Her second son, River, arrived earlier than scheduled. The book is Fresh Start Feel Good and an extension of her My… Audio
Staying sane as a working parent
According to Christine Armstrong, it's a myth that working women can effortlessly balance work, family and relationships. In her new book The Mother of All Jobs she says it's time to be open and… Audio
The truth about lying
When kids start lying parents start to worry. But how concerned should we be? Katy Gosset tries to get to the truth about what's happening when kids tell fibs. Audio
More on Dads: where to go for parenting tips
On Monday we talked to an Australian researcher about getting dads involved in parenting programmes. We were then contacted by Dave Owens, who runs a website called Great Fathers. Audio
Including dads in parenting programmes
Men being involved in their kids lives is better for both the children and the dads. Researchers have been looking into how to get them more involved, particularly in parenting programmes. Audio
Strategies for teenagers with behavioural needs
So now you've hit the turbulent teens - what to do ? They're attracted to risk, increasingly distracted, and less and less attached to adults. Many conventional forms of parenting rely on tools such… Audio
Parenting in an age of unruly children
Are the kids today less disciplined than ever? According to a US researcher and author the answer is emphatically yes. Audio
Hollie McNish - Author of 'Nobody Told Me'
Hollie McNish is a UK poet based between London, Cambridge and Glasgow. She has two poetry collections - Cherry Pie and Papers and an album Versus, which made her the first poet to record at Abbey… Audio
Is It Bedtime Yet? Emily Writes collects parenting stories from the frontlines
Emily Writes hopes her new and diverse collection of true parenting stories will unite people who have different ways of raising kids. The stories come from contributors to popular parenting site The… Audio
Live: Sianne Dougherty in session
Hutt Valley singer Sianne Dougherty performs her single 'Azaelea' and chats to Yadana Saw about breaking stereotypes. Video, Audio
Fostering independence and social responsibility in children
Educator Joseph Driessen talks to Kathryn about growing independent children who have a strong sense of social responsibility. Audio