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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
  • Sara Chatwin: It's okay to interfere with your child's friendships
    Jul 4 2026

    What happens if my child starts befriending or dating someone I'm really not a fan of. How do I protect them from getting played or getting into a toxic relationship?

    When should we interfere with our children's personal lives? When and how do we put our foot-down and say "no, you can't hang out with this person"

    How do we do that with respectful authority, that strikes a balance between making sure you're not ruling with an iron fist, and that our kids understand where we're coming from?

    Mindworks' Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to unpack what can be done.

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    36 mins
  • Stephanie Pow: Kids, pocket money and parental control - where do we start?
    Jun 27 2026

    Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should monitor your kids' pocket money. When's the right time to get them started? And how much control should parents have to veto kids' purchases?

    But is it all up to parents to teach kids about cash? Or do schools have a responsibility to help out.

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    37 mins
  • Maneesh Deva: Is kids being bored without their phones such a bad thing?
    Jun 20 2026

    Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?

    And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?

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    38 mins
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