For this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking kids and their emotions - from temper tantrums to moments of sadness, with some needy attention in the mix. They are joined by Journey to Wellness founder and author of Big Feelings, Rebekah Ballagh, to get her tips for helping kids deal with these emotions - and parents temper their own feelings! 

You can find more about Rebekah and her new book, Be Your Best Self, on her website.

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Much of the country has been hit by severe weather in recent weeks in New Zealand, with Cyclone Gabrielle the latest event to create a panic and leave devastation in its wake. Recording remotely during the peak of the storm in Auckland, Jenni and Rebecca are this week joined by psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald to get tips on how to keep kids calm during events like this - and how to prep them for the future. 

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Pride celebrations are happening across New Zealand and Australia this month, in a time of increasing acceptance of rainbow communities, but also continued backlash. Studies show that younger generations are far more likely to identify as LGBT+ - so how do you help raise your kids if they are queer, or raise them to be accepting and understanding? 
Today, Jenni and Rebecca are talking to Mark and Christian, the founders of Edwards and Co baby strollers and Love From Your Dads, to talk their journeys as gay parents and their advice for parents for raising their kids in an inclusive environment. 

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We're back for 2023 - and on a new day as well! After a limited summer experience here in New Zealand, Jenni and Rebecca are ready to celebrate another year of parenting chat. And as their sons get older, they are starting to think more about what it means to raise a boy these days. They are joined by World Champion turned reality TV fan-favourite Dame Susan Devoy, who shares her experiences growing up with six brothers and raising four boys! 

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For the final episode of the year, Jenni and Rebecca are talking all things Christmas - from their own traditions and past experiences, to how adding children to the mix has changed how they view the holidays. After Jenni's strong feelings about what a summer Christmas means, they get advice from New Zealand's Queen of Christmas Toni Street, and Australian cooking legend Donna Hay. 

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On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about travelling with kids ahead of the summer holidays. Jenni shares her epic horror story from taking her song to the US as they discuss their experiences flying with kids, and their own experiences road-tripping around New Zealand. They are joined by travel writer Alexia Santamaria to discuss her experiences flying with her kids, and for those staying home over summer, Chad Slade from Youthtown offers some advice for keeping kids entertained without having to pack your bags. 

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On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about kids' toys. They discuss teaching their kids about getting toys as a gift, the toys their sons are after for Christmas, and the toys they are trying to avoid. They are then joined by Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray to discuss what goes into making a good toy - and what toys and trends are hot this Christmas. 

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On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking about money. While the cost of living is hitting wallets across the country, and making raising a kid a lot harder, they focus on how to teach your kids about the concept and value of money. They are joined by Scott Pape, author of the global bestseller The Barefoot Investor, whose new book, Barefoot Kids, tackles this very issue. 

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On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking kids and reading, with a special chat with TV and radio icon Jason Gunn! He joins to talk about his new book, Jason Mason and the World's Most Powerful Itching Powder, how becoming a grandfather has inspired his push to get kids off of screens, and shares some powerful insights from his time as a children's entertainer and parent. 

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On this week's episode, Jenni and Rebecca are talking kids with disabilities. They chat to The Hits Drive co-host Brad Watson about his son, Finn, and how his family came to terms with his deafness, and then talk with Children with Disabilities co-founder Glen McMillan, who was left with a disability after an accident as a child, about how parents can raise their kids to be inclusive. 

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