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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.
    2024 Newstalk ZB
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Episodes
  • The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: How can parents encourage their kids to read?
    May 4 2024

    A review by the Education Hub found just 60 percent of the country's 15-year-olds were achieving above the most basic levels of reading and writing.

    This means 40 percent of 15-year-olds struggle with reading and writing, so what role do parents need to play in encouraging their kids to read? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective with his advice.

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    41 mins
  • The Parent Squad with John Cowan: Navigating the world with a baby
    Apr 27 2024

    Leave the baby with a sitter or take them everywhere with you?

    US comedian Arj Barker has sparked a furious backlash after asking a woman to take her baby out of his show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival - what do we think?

    John Cowan joins the Weekend Collective with his take.

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    41 mins
  • The Parent Squad with Kathryn Berkett: Should you help your children choose a career?
    Apr 21 2024

    Should you help your children choose a career after school, or should you trust them to forge their own path?

    Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective with her thoughts.

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    41 mins

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