Children
The Mixtape: Comedian and children's author David Walliams
Our guest today picking the music is David Walliams, one of Britain's best-loved children's authors and some would say, their most controversial comedian. Walliams came to fame alongside Matt Lucas on… Audio
Giving a voice to children during family separation
Last year an act was passed that created provision for families and children going through separation to attend out-of-court mediation. This service, which aims to enhance the wellbeing for children… Audio
Schools prepare students for second go at NCEA tests
Schools have been racing to prepare students for another go at crucial NCEA tests, after tens-of-thousands failed the online reading, writing and numeracy corequisites in May. Papamoa College deputy… Audio
Students get second go at NCEA tests after thousands fail
Schools have been racing to prepare students for another go at crucial NCEA literacy and numeracy tests next week. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Child support roulette
Child support arrears and penalties sit at nearly a billion dollars. That's comparatively good news, according to the tax department. Audio
Ronald McDonald House may start charging families
Ronald McDonald House says it may be forced to charge families that stay at its accommodation - ending nearly 40 years of the independent charity opening its doors for free. Chief executive Wayne… Audio
Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
'Evidence of regular assaults' at youth justice facilities
New Zealand's detention watchdogs have sounded the alarm over the country's youth justice facilities. Audio
Does hiding children's faces online protect them?
Parents are getting increasingly creative with how they share images of their children on social media, but does it achieve what we think it does? Video
Episode 30
There are jokes from a trio of young comedians, Evie talks about the book Bumblebee, and Suzy reads the story That's Not Junk by Kiwi author Nicki Slade Robinson. Audio
Examining the stereotype of the only child
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There's an only child stereotype. They're spoiled, inevitably self-centered and lonely. How much of that is true? Audio
Do sticker charts help or harm?
The big question for many parents of young children is - how can I get my kids to do what I'm asking them to do? Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell discuss Consumer NZs Right To Repair petition, how young is too young for solo travel and the manchester music scene… Audio
Olympian inspiration
As if our most decorated Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington hadn't done enough to inspire the up-and-coming generation, she's now poised to release her first children's book. Audio
Parents are shipping melatonin in from overseas. Why?
Some parents say melatonin is the only way to get their kids to sleep and the medication should be easier to get in New Zealand. Audio
Can you give Melatonin to kids?
A recent RNZ investigation found dozens of parents jumping through hoops to import melatonin to help their kids sleep. So what are the safety concerns involved? Audio
Episode 29
Learn a new phrase with our Cool to Kōrero segment, listen to Suzy read The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street, and find out about toys that were invented by accident. Audio
How do I get my child talking?
The ability of school entrants to speak in full sentences is slipping. Here's how to get your wee one chatting like a champ. Audio
Getting the Pulse of the kids
Thousands of Auckland tamariki and rangitahi are set to benefit from a new mental-health pilot programme with early intervention technology, designed to help them access immediate support. Audio
More children starting school struggling to speak - teachers
Teachers said some children could not talk in sentences of more than four or five words. Audio
