Parents
Dr Becky: the 'Millennial parent whisperer'
Dr Becky Kennedy became Instagram's favourite 'parent whisperer' almost by accident. Indeed,Time magazine went as far as describing 'Dr Becky' - as she's known online - as the 'Millennial parent… Audio
Most teachers do not want school holidays moved
Auckland Primary Principals Association President Stephen Lethbridge says 93 percent of primary and intermediate schools he has spoken to want the upcoming school holidays to remain the same.
"We've… Video, Audio
Siblings develop Covid-19 immunity after parents infected
An Australian study is investigating why three siblings did not get seriously ill with Covid-19 after their parents contracted the illness. Dr Melanie Neeland from the Murdoch Children's Research… Audio
Karena Kelly: Translating Dr Seuss into te reo Māori
Dr Karena Kelly, a specialist in Māori language and linguistics, took on the task of translating Seuss’ last book published before his death Oh, The Places You’ll Go. Audio
More millennials moving back in with mum and dad
In the US, data shows that for the first time ever, the majority of 18-34 year olds live at home with their parents. Dr Kate Prickett joins the show to discuss what her lockdown data says about Kiwi… Audio
Blended families under lockdown
How are parents and children in blended families coping with the lockdown? Plus, the government faces tough questions on its support of GPs, pharmacies and the aged care sector. Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis now more concerned about becoming seriously ill
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to reveal the results of the latest survey, which shows Kiwis are more worried… Audio
Professor Stephanie Coontz: How to Make Your Marriage Gayer
Professor Stephanie Coontz recently wrote an opinion piece saying "many different-sex couples would have happier and more satisfying marriages if they took a few lessons from their same-sex… Audio
Ellen Heyting: my year of trying to buy nothing
For the whole of 2019, Finland-based Australian teacher Elln Heytin tried not to buy anything apart from vital supplies such as food and toiletries. In the 12 months, she bought just four things – a… Audio
Student schoolbags cause excessive pressure on young spines
New research by world-leading spinal surgeon Dr Ken Hansraj shows that heavy and overcrowded schoolbags are causing serious danger to children's growing spines. Audio
Dr. Nick Duffell: Why boarding schools produce bad leaders
Dr. Nick Duffell says former boarders who suffer 'privileged abandonment' often turn out to be bumbling politicians because they have grown up in an institution, rather than a family environment. Audio
Jeff Hughes: Empowering the YouTuber generation
Jeff Hughes was in need of a job when came up with the idea to train up the next generation of YouTubers by running camps and courses. He founded Level Up and it's been so successful the franchise is… 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
First home buyers shy away from family borrowing
It seems the majority of first home buyers would be uncomfortable tapping into the bank of mum and dad to purchase property. Audio
Parents prepare for NZ's biggest teacher's strike
Parents around the country are taking leave, arranging childcare and planning activities in preparation for tomorrow's school closures, when more than 50,000 teachers walk off the job. Audio
No contact sport for children
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. They were unanimous is saying that a little contact in pre-teens to the head is too much contact. Audio
Posting about your kids
Asks a year 12 student in a piece she penned in the Guardian -" If your own parents had been able to post whatever about you, wouldnt you be a little disgruntled too ? Audio
US immigration detention centres described as 'jails'
Anne Chandler is the Executive Director of Tahirih Justice Centre in Houston, and is representing parents separated from their children, then detained in immigration centres on the border. She talks… Video, Audio
Diary of a socially anxious kid
Most kids just want to fit in but many feel thwarted by social anxiety. Katy Gosset talks to parents and a clinical psychologist about how children can navigate social interactions. Audio
Parenting made redundant
Parents have far less effect on their children than we think. Audio