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It Takes A Village

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

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How to help young adults make friends

Friendships can be some of the most rewarding relationships in our live - but they can also be confusing, complicated and, especially for young people, deeply emotional. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Helping kids navigate the pressure of sports

Ready the orange slices and puffer jackets - winter sport is in full swing. But alongside the fun and team spirit, comes results, competition, team selections, winners and losers. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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When is tummy pain a sign of something more serious?

A sore tummy is a common childhood complaint. But how can you tell when is it just a mild bug or constipation, and what are the signs that it might be something more serious? Anna Richards is a registered and practicing dietitian. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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How to love children while giving them independence

Many devoted parents instinctively step in to protect and guide their children yet struggle to know when to step back. For 35 years, Dr Jenny Brown has researched child and adolescent mental health and parent's involvement. She says while "helicopter parenting" is widely discouraged, parents are often left without clear, practical alternatives. This is explored in her new book, The Parenting…

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When should you be worried about speech and language delays in children?

Speech delays or difficulties can be concerning but there are a number of myths surrounding speech and language, so when should we be worried? Speech and language therapist Christian Wright. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Unpacking a child's changing brain

"What were you thinking!?" - the exclamation many parents, caregivers or teachers can make, when trying to decipher what and why kids do what they do. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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What can be done about fussy eaters for parents?

Getting children to eat their veggies, try new foods, and generally get a balanced diet are age-old parenting challenges. From the earliest introduction of solids, to picky toddlers, and growing teenagers, the trials are endless. So how do you deal with a fussy eater, and when does it become a more serious health issue? Registered dietitian Anna Richards has some tips. Go to this episode on…

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The two wildly different sides of a child's brain (and how to parent both)

Why modern childhood's putting parenting to the test, and why a radical parenting approach is needed to help free kids from constantly responding to their defence system. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Who rules the roost in your household?

Who rules the roost in your household? And when can these accommodations become a problem? Jenny Hale is a senior parenting coach at the Parenting Place. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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How to help kids adjust to changes to the education system

How do all the education changes affect students and what support might they need? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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