Parenting

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

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

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

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

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

Ellie Laks is the owner of more than 170 rescued animals and author of a new book My Gentle Barn. Audio

Parenting commentator and educational consultant Joseph Driessen with advice on how parents can avoid the mistakes of their own parents. Audio

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

Mindful parenting and how not to fly off the handle with children in stressful situations. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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