# child development (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover child development. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Third Biological Imperative](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/the-biological-imperative) _2026-08-06 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ Nature Connection Is Not an Option for Human Health ## [Parenting: The hidden value of a simple playdate for kids and parents](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-hidden-value-of-a-simple-playdate-for-kids-and-parents) _2026-08-01 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the value of playdates for children and parents. They explore how playdates help children build friendships, develop communication and social skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and grow in confidence, while also creating opportunities for parents to connect and support one another. Gugs Mhlungu is your… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/859bec34-bae3-478d-b70b-b49900761313/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Raising children with pets – what are the benefits?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-raising-children-with-pets-what-are-the-benefits) _2026-07-25 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Tania Holz, an educational psychologist, about the many benefits of growing up with pets. They explore how caring for animals can help children develop empathy, responsibility, and stronger social skills, while also supporting their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and overall development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/5fc0ed89-7606-4552-a0e3-b4920077de5c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Helping kids take back control of their attention](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-helping-kids-take-back-control-of-their-attention-2) _2026-07-18 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident Human Potential and Parenting Expert, about helicopter parenting and how to assist and guide your child in becoming a responsible adult versus a victim. She offers practical tips to help your child become a dependable, responsible adult one day. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/495c3667-9e9c-4742-b29c-b48b00805393/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Teaching children how to be inclusive and embrace diversity](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-teaching-children-how-to-be-inclusive-and-embrace-diversity) _2026-07-04 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how parents can help children embrace diversity by teaching them to recognise, respect and appreciate differences. They explore how small, everyday conversations and actions can nurture empathy, inclusion, and a greater awareness of prejudice, discrimination and injustice. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/6f51091b-251a-43a3-9156-b47d0076f752/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: The secret to raising emotionally strong kids](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-helping-kids-take-back-control-of-their-attention-1) _2026-06-27 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, who shares insights on the importance of validating our children's emotions and teaching them valuable life skills. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/22c36e87-c414-4872-8ba1-b47600799c0b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Can failure be good for children?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-can-failure-be-good-for-children) _2026-06-06 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the benefits of allowing children to experience failure and how this builds self-trust, resilience, and independence. They also talk about how this approach helps parents develop greater trust in their children's abilities and supports their growth in confidence and capability. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/55757349-f1ac-44f3-b440-b461009d66f1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Relationships, Routines, Responsibility, and Risk: What Kids Need](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/relationships-routines-responsibility) _2026-06-04 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ A chinwag with resiliency expert Dr. Michael Ungar [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200630133/130c9f5e51c04d7faa35fa4d4c6af2f4.mp3) ## [The normalcy bias and "a pill for every ill"](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/the-normalcy-bias-and-a-pill-for) _2026-06-01 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ Can we see through the normalized medical model of health to a more natural way forward? ## [Parenting: How to raise optimistic children in a challenging world](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-how-to-raise-optimistic-children-in-a-challenging-world) _2026-05-30 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident human potential and parenting expert Nikki Bush about raising optimistic children and helping them navigate life's ups and downs. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/3e97be2e-6969-4230-888c-b45a0078cb43/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OZkDEfCpYLrR) _2026-05-30 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Parenting: Why reading still matters in the age of information overload](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-reading-still-matters-in-the-age-of-information-overload) _2026-05-23 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of reading to children and encouraging them to write. They explore how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/69ed5580-b0a8-44be-a234-b4530078fda0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Why goofing around with your kids might be the best parenting strategy](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-goofing-around-with-your-kids-might-be-the-best-parenting-strategy) _2026-05-16 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of being silly and playful with children. They unpack how this kind of interaction helps build stronger community bonds, supports emotional regulation, and can reduce negativity and defiant behaviour in children. culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/ca66f46e-58f5-4c14-b0b8-b44c0076b28f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Deconstructing the "Anxious Generation"](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/deconstructing-the-anxious-generation) _2026-05-15 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ A short monologue about pathologizing a generation and selling a moral panic on misleading interpretations of data. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/197388345/de1cb0311c83d21f06c0bc4d0a1df08a.mp3) ## [Nature contact + Resistance training = Physical and Psychological strength](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/nature-contact-resistance-training) _2026-05-09 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ Results of a recent study and Part 3 in the boys, muscles, and masculinity series ## [Parenting: How can we improve our children’s working memory?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-how-can-we-improve-our-children-s-working-memory) _2026-05-09 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of strengthening children's memory through games, activities and word puzzles, and how reducing excessive screen time can help protect and improve memory development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/05bf2e8a-ee7e-4610-8b2a-b445007a39d0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Discipline, consequences and raising responsible kids](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-unspoken-challenges-of-parenting-like-establishing-limits-and-guidelines) _2026-05-02 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu chats to Ayanda Tetyana, Parent Coach and Author on the unsaid difficulties of parenting, setting boundaries and rules as a parent. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/a081aaa0-a93c-4471-9e4d-b43e006f4b6b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Regulate, Relate, and Reason with Dr. Bruce Perry](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/regulate-relate-and-reason-with-dr) _2026-04-30 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ A chinwag about his work, Kids These Days, and his forthcoming book about the problem with systems. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195947106/211b3e19f183469a152a2dc9ffb4f4f7.mp3) ## [Parenting: Why doing less can help your child thrive more](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-doing-less-can-help-your-child-thrive-more) _2026-04-25 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, exploring why it's important to allow children the space to learn new things independently. She unpacks how to nurture responsibility in them, and how parents can respond to mistakes with calmness, clarity, and a readiness to guide and repair. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/b2557a6b-8491-4211-bc0e-b437007a6e9a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [133: Popular Questions and Season Wrap](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/133-popular-questions-and-season-wrap) _2026-04-22 · Parenting Smarts_ Mary Ruth tackles common questions parents have about spiritual life as she wraps up this season. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/4-22-26-PSP-Season-Wrap-Up.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: The art of learning, unlearning and relearning](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-art-of-learning-unlearning-and-relearning) _2026-04-18 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about learning, unlearning and relearning. She unpacks how these shape both children and adults, exploring the brain-body connection in learning, the concept of neuroplasticity, and why resistance and difficulty can actually strengthen growth and development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/b642d71e-6d99-4a87-9d4c-b430007bb917/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CTJZ8WHVLjV7) _2026-04-18 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Parenting: Making fun out of nothing with your kids this holiday](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-making-fun-out-of-nothing-with-your-kids-this-holiday) _2026-04-11 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about fun and budget-friendly activities to keep children entertained during the holidays. She shares ideas ranging from board games to outdoor play that keep little ones active, engaged, and off their phones. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/befa4cff-06f3-43ed-8a96-b42900748b2b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Can you really put puberty on pause?](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/you-cannot-put-puberty-on-pause) _2026-04-08 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ The need for education on harms associated with puberty blockers and the slippery slope of social transitioning ## [Parenting: Why muscle tone matters more than you think for children](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-muscle-tone-matters-more-than-you-think-for-children) _2026-03-28 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of muscle development in children. They unpack activities that can help strengthen their muscles, and the overall benefits for their growth and wellbeing. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/34e609d7-655c-4627-9244-b41b0075a51c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [131: Prayer Changes Everything](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/131-prayer-changes-everything) _2026-03-25 · Parenting Smarts_ Shannon Wendt joins Mary Ruth to share how prayer changed everything in her family life as well as encourages us to pray even when it's messy. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/3-25-26-PSP-Prayer.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: Teaching kids teamwork and collaboration](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-teaching-kids-teamwork-and-collaboration) _2026-03-21 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of teamwork. They unpack how collaboration underpins success in the workplace, relationships, and life in general, and highlight why it's essential to encourage children to participate in teamwork from an early age. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/d40a703a-a13d-43e9-83da-b414007ad780/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Rethinking homework – are we building discipline or burning kids out?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-rethinking-homework-are-we-building-discipline-or-burning-kids-out) _2026-03-14 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the pros and cons of homework. They explore how excessive assignments can disadvantage children and why play is essential to balance their energy and support overall development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/40c2bb5f-0f03-4439-b8db-b40d0074791c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [130: Parenting Different Ages - Part 2](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/130-parenting-different-ages-part-2) _2026-03-11 · Parenting Smarts_ Nell O'Leary joins Mary Ruth for an authentic conversation about the realities of family life and offers perspective on how to navigate it. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/3-11-26-PSP-Different-Ages.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Atrazine, endocrine disruption, and increased diagnosis of gender dysphoria?](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/atrazine-a-mostly-unknown-endocrine) _2026-03-10 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ And its relationship to child development, hormones, and increased occurrence of gender dysphoria ## [Parenting: Guiding children through news about war and global disruption](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-guiding-children-through-news-about-war-and-global-disruption) _2026-03-07 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to talk with children about war and global unrest. They unpack using calm, honest, age‑appropriate language that helps them understand without frightening them, especially in light of recent events involving Iran. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/9de976fc-7a90-43e3-9d45-b406007793c5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Are we teaching children to read or just to pass?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-are-we-teaching-children-to-read-or-just-to-pass) _2026-02-28 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about South Africa's literacy rates in the wake of the 2030 Reading Panel's 2026 report. They unpack the current shortfalls and explore what ECD centres and schools need to do to ensure children are not just reading but reading for meaning. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/ea4eaa30-7549-4b7e-a426-b3ff00749d94/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d4hfY6K01k0J) _2026-02-28 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [129: Parenting Different Ages - Part 1](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/129-parenting-different-ages-part-1) _2026-02-25 · Parenting Smarts_ Emily Jaminet joins Mary Ruth to share tips and experience for parenting kids of different ages. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/PSP-2-25-26-Emily-Jaminet.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: What should my child study in an AI world?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-what-should-my-child-study-in-an-ai-world) _2026-02-21 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to guide your children in choosing what to study after matric. They unpack navigating a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world full of new career possibilities. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/08711f8d-d3db-4108-b2fe-b3f800753e1d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Cultures of Respect: Re-Righting History](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/cultures-of-respect-re-righting-history) _2026-02-16 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ A chinwag with Dr. Larry Brendtro [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186641470/29af22a2874a8ff4015ca713a3edc91c.mp3) ## [128: Forgiveness](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/128-forgiveness) _2026-02-11 · Parenting Smarts_ Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski joins Mary Ruth to talk about forgiveness - how to live it, to teach it to children and to cultivate it in family life. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/2-11-26-PSP-Forgiveness.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: Tips for parents preparing their children for university](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-tips-for-parents-preparing-their-children-for-university) _2026-02-07 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, a resident human potential and parenting expert, who shares practical tips to help parents guide their children through the transition to university, covering budgeting, independence, and thriving while living alone. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/7be85c8b-174d-4627-8dab-b3ea0077c059/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Raised on hose water and neglect?](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/raised-on-hose-water-and-neglect) _2026-02-04 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ Gen X, the safety trap, and the extinction of experience revisited ## [127: Temperaments and Connection](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/127-temperaments-and-connection) _2026-02-02 · Parenting Smarts_ Rose Sweet joins Mary Ruth to help us understand the four temperaments and how they affect family dynamics. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/1-28-26-Temperaments.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: The hidden cost of doing too much for our kids](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-hidden-cost-of-doing-too-much-for-our-kids) _2026-01-31 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about the risks of overparenting, how doing too much for children can hinder their independence, and strategies to give them space to fail and build self-trust. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/0766f4f2-a588-42ce-bc01-b3e300798c59/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Plastics, Psychiatry, and Human Health](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/plastics-psychiatry-and-human-health) _2026-01-30 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ An interview with Dr. Elizabeth Ryznar ## [Boys, Testosterone, and Physical Development](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/boys-testosterone-muscles-part-2) _2026-01-28 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ The Cost of Moralizing Masculinity ## [Parenting: Understanding Cognitive development for children](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-understanding-cognitive-development-for-children) _2026-01-24 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about how children develop their thinking skills and practical ways that parents can support their child's reasoning, problem solving and understanding. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time)… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/226a208f-7885-4e7f-bb2e-b3dc00765bc5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Back to school reality check: The power of routines and planning](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-back-to-school-reality-check-the-power-of-routines-and-planning) _2026-01-17 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about helping children transition back to school by creating effective routines and structure, and shares practical tips to keep them organised and prepared for the year ahead. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/3470bc78-cecd-42dd-ad8e-b3d500771dcb/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [126: Fostering Connection](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/126-fostering-connection) _2026-01-14 · Parenting Smarts_ Meagan Martinez joins Mary Ruth to share how to connect deeply with our kids at any age. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/1-14-26-PSP-Conneting-Deeply_1.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Back-to-School anxiety: How to ease the jitters](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/back-to-school-anxiety-how-to-ease-the-jitters) _2026-01-10 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert about the back-to-school anxiety that many children experience, the importance of routines and practical ways to help kids manage and overcome this anxiety as they return to school. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/f40542a2-1772-46b3-a20e-b3ce006ea9cd/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Declining levels of testosterone in males: Part One, The Fading Fire](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/declining-levels-of-testosterone) _2026-01-08 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ What is happening and what does this mean for the future? ## [Parenting: Transitioning back to school after holiday breaks](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-transitioning-back-to-school-after-holiday-breaks) _2026-01-03 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Mongezi Koko, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu chats to Counselling Psychologist, Nkateko Ndala about the support that children and students will need as the holidays come to an end and how parents can better support their kids. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/310fdbfe-9db6-48b4-a5ef-b3c700a55525/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [125: Recap of first half](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/125-recap-of-first-half) _2025-12-31 · Parenting Smarts_ Mary Ruth reflects on the first half of the season with a recap of the episodes on connection. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/PSP-12-31-25-Recap.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [124: Connecting Through Community](https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/124-connecting-through-community) _2025-12-17 · Parenting Smarts_ Jennifer Ellis joins Mary Ruth for a conversation on the importance of belonging and how to build community. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/parentingsmarts/12-17-25-PSP-Belonging.mp3?dest-id=804054) ## [Parenting: Keeping kids engaged this Christmas: Toys, games, and travel](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-keeping-kids-engaged-this-christmas-toys-games-and-travel) _2025-12-13 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, sharing tips on festive-season games, toys, and activities to keep children engaged and entertained, whether at home or while travelling. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/f5000817-f2d4-4da3-989a-b3b2007c79a2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Outdoor risky play and sensation-seeking as necessary child development experiences](https://adultsintheroom.substack.com/p/outdoor-risky-play-and-sensation) _2025-12-12 · Nevin J. Harper · adults in the room._ A chinwag with the world's leading researcher on the topic: Dr. Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/181468681/b34ffcff2ff641c160e70caef144ec73.mp3)