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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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  • The pros and cons of handing out awards to children

    The pros and cons of handing out awards to children
    Sep 4 2025

    What are the pros and cons of handing out awards to children? From player of the day in sport, to winner of the spelling bee, to Dux of the school. Dr Elise Waghorn is a Lecturer at R-M-I-T University's School of Education in Melbourne. She says while awards can reward effort, they can also be unhelpful and lead to a fixed mind set in children.

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    18 mins
  • How to help 'covid babies' as they start school

    How to help 'covid babies' as they start school
    Aug 28 2025

    Babies born during Covid-19 lockdowns developed and moved through early milestones under challenging and unique circumstances. Whānau Āwhina Plunket Chief Nurse Zoe Tipa talks about what families can do to help their 4 and 5 year olds as they start or prepare to start school.

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    17 mins
  • The 'emotional gym': growing your child's resilience muscle

    The 'emotional gym': growing your child's resilience muscle
    Aug 21 2025

    In parenting today, how to raise resilient children who don't wilt at the first hurdle they face.

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    19 mins
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