• It Takes A Village

  • By: RNZ
  • Podcast

It Takes A Village

By: RNZ
  • Summary

  • Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.
    (C) Radio New Zealand 2025
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Episodes
  • Tips for achieving peace around the Christmas table
    Dec 18 2024

    'Tis the season for visits to and from family and sometimes it's not always smooth sailing. Jenny Hale from Parenting Place says the grandparent / parent dynamic can be difficult to navigate over the holiday season. Whether it's grandad who won't stop handing out the lollies, or grandma going overboard on the gifts. It could be a clash of parenting styles, or a battle for old and new Christmas traditions. Jenny shares tips for a peaceful holiday season.

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    14 mins
  • What to do if your child has a 'toxic friend'
    Dec 12 2024

    What should parents do when they're concerned their child has a mean or 'toxic' friend?

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    17 mins
  • Being the best dad you can be
    Dec 5 2024

    While many fathers naturally grow into the job of dad, some new fathers are uncertain what their role should be and how they can best parent their child. Research shows that having an engaged and nurturing father is one of the greatest assets a child can have. Parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen shares his thoughts on becoming the best dad you can be.

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    17 mins

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