The Parent Squad

It's exam season and our kids are probably studying hard.  And with that comes stress, anxiety and the potential to get disappointing results.  So what's the best way to get your kids through this? Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss.  LISTSEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied.  So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?   And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired?  Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes a lot of work to be a parent, and sometimes it really puts the pressure on. So how should you manage that stress? And how do you know if you're holding yourself to a standard that isn't reachable?  Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the basics of parenting, and how to make sure you're keeping your kid on track.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should go about setting up a savings or investment fund for your child.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the middle weekend of the school holidays and cries of "I'm bored" can be heard from Kaitaia to Bluff. Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why letting kids be bored is good for them, and for you as their parent. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is mentoring your children? Can you, as a parent, sway that in any way? Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about mentors and about the ongoing discussion around banning social media for teenagers.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some stresses in life you can't save your kids from.  Maybe they didn't get picked for a sports team, they're behind on homework, or had a falling out with someone close, it's going to happen. So how do you help your child through difficult emotions like stress? Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your children are young, how much money mum and dad have probably isn't on their mind. But as kids get older, they understand what's "expensive" and what's cheap, and with that brings questions.  "Mum, so-and-so's parents take them to Rarotonga every year, why don't we do that?"  So how do you navigate these conversations? Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often think of being engaged in our children's education as pitching in with after school activities, or making sure you turn up to the parent-teacher days. But if your kid comes home every day complaining about a teacher, or the way a course is taught, who do you talk to? What warrants a conversation with the school?  Auckland Boys' Grammar School Headmaster Tim O'Connor joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how parents can make sure they're staying on top of their children's educaion.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Road rage is something we are all guilty of indulging in. But if you lose your cool in front of your kids, it can cause some unwanted side effects.  Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss when to show your emotions in front of your kids, and when to keep yourself in check. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.