Kate and Anna talk about another of their pet peeves - how badly 'ignoring' is used ineffectively, and without much care about the wellbeing of kids. The world is confusing enough for them without parents suddenly behaving in ways they're completely unfamiliar with. In this episode Anna dan Kate talk you through how to get this technique right, and in all instances, respectful.

Talking to Tracy Clelland from the University of Canterbury and specialist in sexuality and all the topics we worry abut as parents of teens - sex, drugs and alcohol. How do we navigate these conversations, and support our teens?

Anna and Kate discuss all the things we do to support our kids' friendships, and some of the things that get in the way. There's also an hilarious story of Anna accidentally putting down someone else's cat!

Kate and Anna work a lot with parents whose kids don't get along. It can be really frustrating, not to mention, saddening. Here's our best tips to have siblings who are friends as well.

Rebecca from Nourish Therapy joins Anna to talk about how we support our kids to eat their kai, and how our expectations can get in the way things.

Anna and Kate discuss nurturing and building building children’s self esteem

This week Melissa and I re-look at the goals and intentions they set for 2023 and see if they're working out and what we can do when they're not!

The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting.

Today Anna speaks with Meg Fisher from her Real Parents and Real Collective team about all the things that contribute to our kids' positive mental health and wellbeing.

When you're working, the school holidays can be a guilt-ridden juggle of no fun! Today's podcast is all about planning the holidays so they're much more enjoyable. Even if you have to work.