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The Parent Squad

The Parent Squad

By: Newstalk ZB
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If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.2026 Newstalk ZB Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Alex Chiet: Are we doing our kids a disservice if they don't play sports?

    Alex Chiet: Are we doing our kids a disservice if they don't play sports?
    Mar 21 2026

    Most kids will take part in some kind of sport throughout their childhood.

    It's a great opportunity to keep them moving and allow them to burn off some energy, but how early should we be getting our children into these teams?

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    37 mins
  • John Cowan: How should you scare your kids straight?

    John Cowan: How should you scare your kids straight?
    Mar 14 2026

    Kids push limits - it's just what they do.

    From as early as the toddler years, it's completely developmentally normal for children to figure out just how for they can push their parents before a very clear line is drawn - but what about those times where behaviour you never would have imagined doing yourself as a child rears its head?

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    36 mins
  • Dougal Sutherland: Children benefit more from being with parents than ECE

    Dougal Sutherland: Children benefit more from being with parents than ECE
    Mar 7 2026

    Early childhood education is darn expensive.

    You want your kids to socialise, make friends, learn some basics - but it costs an arm and a leg.

    So how long can you put it off?

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    38 mins
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