Parenting
Parenting with Nathan Mikaere Wallis
Nathan Mikaere Wallis is part of the Brain Wave Trust, and X Factor Education, Christchurch. He has been a lecturer at the Christchurch College of Education, lecturing in human development, brain… Audio
Pester Power
The influence children have on their parents when they are shopping at the supermarket, with Bill Page from Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science at University of South Australia. Audio
Ten conversations to have with your son
Dr Hawkes is an educator, author and social commentator, and has taught in England and Australia for more than three decades, most of the time at the helm of schools. Currently he's the headmaster of… Audio
Parenting with Maggie Hamilton
Writer and researcher Maggie Hamilton writes books and for magazines; gives frequent talks and lectures to parents and educators; and is a keen observer of social trends. Her books include What's… Audio
Celia Lashlie on boys and school rules
Parenting commentator Celia Lashlie discusses boys and school rules. Audio
Parenting - The impact of technology on the growing brain
Dr Mike Nagel is one of Australia's leading experts in child development - he's an Associate Professor in the school of science and education at the university of the Sunshine Coast. He's the author… Audio
Using animals to help rehabilitate damaged kids
Ellie Laks is the owner of more than 170 rescued animals and author of a new book My Gentle Barn. Audio
How parents can avoid the mistakes of their own parents.
Parenting commentator and educational consultant Joseph Driessen with advice on how parents can avoid the mistakes of their own parents. Audio
La Leche League Celebrate 50 Years
Last year around 27,000 new mothers had contact with the New Zealand La Leche League, a non-profit, volunteer organisation that supports breastfeeding. Monthly meetings give women a chance to share… Audio
How not to fly off the handle with children in stressful situations.
Mindful parenting and how not to fly off the handle with children in stressful situations. Audio
Parenting with Celia Lashlie: adolescent boys and pornography
Former prison manager, researcher and author discusses adolescent boys and pornography. Audio
What 3 to 7 year olds need to learn - Nathan Mikaere-Wallis
Pushing 3 to 7 year olds towards early reading, writing or maths will not improve their long-term chances of success, says educator, researcher and parenting commentator Nathan Mikaere-Wallis of… Audio
letting kids learn from consequences is unrealistic.
Lisa Endlich Heffernan is a former Vice President at Goldman Sachs and now writes books about raising children. She says the backlash against helicopter parenting has gone too far and letting kids… Audio
Parenting - Teaching kids critical thinking
Yvonne Morrison is a former school teacher and scientist and now childrens author. Her latest book is "The Three Bears … Sort Of" - which is a child friendly introduction to the process of sceptical… Audio
Gabriela Misca: the psychology of inter country adoptions
Dr Gabriela Misca is a developmental psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology in the Institute of Health and Society at the University of Worcester in the UK. She is an international expert on… Audio
Parenting with Celia Lashlie: belligerent boys
Former prison manager, researcher and author discusses issues around raising boys. Why is he so belligerent? Tips for dealing with angry adolescent boys. Audio
UK Family dispute expert on New Zealand's family court changes
his week changes to the family court system took effect - with more of a focus on helping families resolve things outside of the courtroom. The head of the UK's largest family dispute resolution… Audio
Parenting with Stuart Locke
Financial literacy - Teaching young New Zealanders how to handle their money wisely. Stuart Locke is a Professor of Finance at the University of Waikato. Audio
What are the differences between happy parents and miserable ones?
The secrets of parenting with psychologist Katie Nelson from the University of California. We discover how we can be happy even through the sleepless nights and general angsts of child rearing. Audio
Anika Moa
Becoming a mother to twin boys, Taane Diamond and Barry Kowhai, has inspired Anika Moa to write Songs For Bubbas an album of whimsical, bilingual, educational songs set to become kindergarten… Audio