Parenting
Cultivating confidence
Where does self-confidence come from ? Some children are bursting with it while an absence of it holds others back. Katy Gosset finds confidence is a learned behaviour that any of us can tap into. Audio
New book examines how childhood shapes later life
In his new book, The Origins of You: How Childhood Shapes Later Life, University of Otago professor Richie Poulton and his co-authors set out to determine to what extent our origins shape our later… Audio
Incredible Years: Kaitaia Style
A Northland iwi is putting its own spin on the international Incredible Years parenting programme, localising it with input from kaumatua and kapa haka. Audio
Family fairness
"Ít's not fair !" Kids say it. We deny it. But how do we actually teach our children about fairness. And should life even be fair ? Katy Gosset looks at one of parenting's prickly issues. Audio
Bullying, advice for parents
New research on the prevalence of bullying, and tips not just to help parents prevent it but to help them cope with it . Dr Cara Swit, from the University of Canterbury's School of Health Sciences, is… Audio
Tools for reducing anxiety and helping children with wellbeing
As Aucklanders spend their first full day back in alert level 3, and the rest of the country in level 2 anxiety levels among many will be on the rise. Audio
E5: Ralph
Almost exactly a year after the birth and death of their first daughter, Wren, Kate Gudsell and Sam Arcus welcome Ralph into their family. Audio
Sleep and pre-schoolers
New research from the University of Otago shows that early bedtimes for pre-schoolers are not vital for healthy development, as long as they are getting enough sleep. Audio
E4: Frida
Kate and Sam are pregnant again. Another girl. But this pregnancy comes with all the baggage from the first.
In this episode, Kate and Sam prepare for the arrival of Frida Audio
E3: How do you go on?
How do you go on after you've lost a child? Kate and Sam and three other mum's who also lost babies describe different grieving processes, the deep lows and the things that lightened the burden. Audio
E2: A Father's Grief
Kate and Sam lost their beautiful baby girl, Wren just six days after she was born. Their grief is shared, but their experiences quite different.
This episode covers the loss of a baby through a… Audio
E1: The Thunderstorm
Kate Gudsell and Sam Arcus had a trouble-free pregnancy, but a thunderstorm was quite literally brewing as Kate went into labour. This is a very personal story of grief and loss, but most importantly… Audio
How the brain develops: from newborn to adult
Brain researcher, parenting coach and founder of X-Factor Education, Nathan Wallis, explains how the brain develops from newborn to adult. Why do male and female brains grow differently, what hinders… Audio
Careers advice for young people - and their parents
How do you figure out what sort of career to work towards? How do you know what to study to get there? And what if you choose a course or job you don't like? Self-knowledge is the best prerequisite… Audio
Trailer: The Unthinkable
The Unthinkable is a new podcast series by Susie Ferguson, which opens the door on an issue that affects hundreds of families every year, and yet we struggle to speak about it. Audio
Parents - stop talking and start listening!
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks with Lynn Freeman about why listening to children is such a key skill for parents. Audio
Parents - stop talking and start listening!
When a child is telling you about something that's bothering them, don't rush in with advice, says parenting consultant Joseph Driessen. It's a skill that can take some practise, but 'reflective… Audio
Is your child a fussy eater? Tips for parents
For parents of picky eaters, mealtimes can turn the kitchen table into more of a battleground. Judith Yeabsley describes herself as a "picky eating consultant" and has written a book called Creating… Audio
How parents of young adults can build on the lessons of lockdown
The past two months have seen teenagers being isolated from their normal school life, friends and socialising. It's also meant university students have had their academic years disrupted, while other… Audio
Growing a love of science
Rachel Rohloff is on a mission to grow a love of science among primary school children. She's a teacher, entrepreneur and now author. Audio