It Takes A Village

By RNZ

Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.... more

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It Takes A Village episodes:

December 18, 2024 Tips for achieving peace around the Christmas table
'Tis the season for visits to and from family and sometimes it's not always smooth sailing. Jenny Hale from Parenting Place says the grandparent / parent dynamic can be difficult to navigate over the holiday season. Whether it's grandad who won't stop handing out the lollies, or grandma going overboard on the gifts. It could be a clash of parenting styles, or a battle for old and new Christmas traditions. Jenny shares tips for a peaceful holiday season.
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15min
December 12, 2024 What to do if your child has a 'toxic friend'
What should parents do when they're concerned their child has a mean or 'toxic' friend?
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18min
December 05, 2024 Being the best dad you can be
While many fathers naturally grow into the job of dad, some new fathers are uncertain what their role should be and how they can best parent their child.
Research shows that having an engaged and nurturing father is one of the greatest assets a child can have.
Parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen shares his thoughts on becoming the best dad you can be.
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18min
November 27, 2024 Understanding self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated teens
Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. He says understanding the changes that are happening for your teen can help parents navigate these important and formative years.
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16min
November 20, 2024 Does your child really understand what you're saying?
Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright talks with Susie Ferguson about developing comprehension in toddlers and when to be concerned if understanding, speaking and learning do not seem to be coming easily.
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20min
November 13, 2024 Protecting children from harmful online content
Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to strengthen filters on all illegal sexual behaviour. This afternoon, she'll appear before a select committee to submit in person. She talks with Susie about legislation changes she wants to see. She also discusses the proposed new law in Australia, to ban social media for under 16-year-olds.
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14min
November 06, 2024 Baby-caregiver attachment
Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire discusses how baby-parent attachment shapes infant brain development. During infancy - emotion, cognition and behaviour is all part of a developing brain. New research shows that how parents, or caregivers interact with babies not only affects development, but can shape a child's future health, both socially and emotionally. Jacqui has some advice on how to nurture attachment which lays the foundations for healthy brain development.
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15min
October 30, 2024 When kids want to quit sport or other activities
What is the right way to deal with your kids wanting to quit a sport or an extracurricular activity?
Whether it's their first year doing it, or they've been working at it for a decade, it can be a difficult territory for parents and kids to navigate.
Sport NZ surveys show kids from 5 to 11 are usually the most active participants in sport, while there is a big dropoff once they reach ages 15 to 17.
So, keep dragging unwilling kids to their sports or let them let it go?
Kathryn Berkett has her Masters in Educational Psychology and runs her practice Engage which she uses to teach others about using neuroscience in everyday life.
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18min
October 24, 2024 Parenting: how to talk about body image issues with teenagers
When it comes to body image, it's near impossible to escape pressures to look a certain way - and teenagers especially vulnerable to it.
Even with body positive movements in recent years, relentless messaging from the fashion industry and social media it still taking a toll.
But how can you tell if it's something your teenager is struggling with?
And and what's the best way to approach a conversation about it?
Answering these questions is Catherine Gallagher, a Christchurch-based clinical psychologist who has worked across public and private sectors for two decades, with a particular focus on children and young people.
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22min
October 16, 2024 Fostering creativity in children
We're looking at what creativity is, why it is important and also how it is not just a preserve of the arts.
Kathryn's guest is Mark Osborne - he set up Leading Learning which covers a range of educational services including leadership development and mentoring, curriculum development and creating innovative learning environments.
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17min

FAQs about It Takes A Village:

How many episodes does It Takes A Village have?

The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.