- 16 minutes 31 secondsSurviving the school holidays
For the many New Zealand families currently in the middle of the school holidays, life might feel like an endless juggle of work and childcare.
30 September 2026, 11:51 pm - 15 minutes 45 secondsIs getting a tutor for your child worth it?
Whether it's a formal after school activity, or an older student helping out, many children will have some form of tutoring outside of the classroom.
24 September 2026, 8:53 pm - 16 minutes 38 secondsParenting: How to help kids with seasonal allergies
Spring is here and although it brings optimism for warmer weather heading into summer, it can also bring allergies as pollen season enters full swing. Children aren't exempt from seasonal allergies. So how can families best prepare, and what can be done to alleviate watery eyes and runny noses in our tamariki? Dr Amy Chan is an associate professor of pharmacy at Auckland University.
10 September 2026, 1:41 am - 18 minutes 46 secondsLearning a new language
Juliet Kennedy explains language learning for children and the benefits for brain development.
3 September 2026, 2:55 am - 17 minutes 21 secondsParenting: How to eat well while pregnant
During the nine months of pregnancy, through all trimesters, a healthy balanced diet is important for both mother and child. But with a glut of information out there, understanding what foods to eat or avoid can be tricky. Palmerston North based midwife Emma Le Lievre shares her expertise.
27 August 2026, 7:19 pm - 21 minutes 37 secondsHow to reduce family tension around screen use
Kids and screen time - it's one of those tricky areas where parents can feel like they're always two steps behind. But with the internet, smart phones and rapidly evolving tech being firm fixtures of modern living - how can parents best set up their kids for success? Maggie Dent is an author, educator and podcaster and her new book, is Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families.
21 August 2026, 2:38 am - 18 minutes 8 secondsHow to help young adults make friends
Friendships can be some of the most rewarding relationships in our live - but they can also be confusing, complicated and, especially for young people, deeply emotional.
6 August 2026, 12:20 am - 22 minutes 8 secondsHelping kids navigate the pressure of sports
Ready the orange slices and puffer jackets - winter sport is in full swing. But alongside the fun and team spirit, comes results, competition, team selections, winners and losers.
30 July 2026, 12:26 am - 16 minutes 4 secondsWhen is tummy pain a sign of something more serious?
A sore tummy is a common childhood complaint. But how can you tell when is it just a mild bug or constipation, and what are the signs that it might be something more serious? Anna Richards is a registered and practicing dietitian.
23 July 2026, 12:06 am - 16 minutes 43 secondsHow to love children while giving them independence
Many devoted parents instinctively step in to protect and guide their children yet struggle to know when to step back. For 35 years, Dr Jenny Brown has researched child and adolescent mental health and parent's involvement. She says while "helicopter parenting" is widely discouraged, parents are often left without clear, practical alternatives. This is explored in her new book, The Parenting Paradox, and says to truly love our children, we must also give them the space to grow.
16 July 2026, 12:25 am - 17 minutes 6 secondsWhen should you be worried about speech and language delays in children?
Speech delays or difficulties can be concerning but there are a number of myths surrounding speech and language, so when should we be worried? Speech and language therapist Christian Wright.
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