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It Takes A Village

It Takes A Village

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 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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  • Sibling rivalry: a normal part of growing up?

    Sibling rivalry: a normal part of growing up?
    Dec 4 2025

    Is competition, jealousy, and conflict between brothers and sisters a normal part of growing up? While bickering and nitpicking can be hard for parents, can sibling rivalry also be a way for children to learn life skills? Kathryn talks with Clinical Psychologist and mum of three, Jacqui Maguire.

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    17 mins
  • Understanding the adolescent brain

    Understanding the adolescent brain
    Nov 27 2025

    Wwhen puberty hits and suddenly you don't recognise your own child. Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Berkett on brain development in adolescence.

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    19 mins
  • Things to consider before gifting a child a phone for Christmas

    Things to consider before gifting a child a phone for Christmas
    Nov 19 2025

    As we barrel toward Christmas, you might be about to make the most of this month's crazy sales days. Perhaps a phone or a gaming device for a young family member makes your shopping list. But before you look to leave one wrapped under the tree - my parenting expert is along with some things to consider before handing out the technical toys. Anna McKessar is an online course producer with Parenting Place and joins me with some tips about alternatives to smartphones for younger kids, key steps for parents embarking on a device journey with their kids and how to set good boundaries and online expectations with older children.

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    20 mins
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