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It Takes A Village

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It Takes A Village
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  • It Takes A Village

    Parenting: How to help kids with seasonal allergies

    10/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    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.
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  • It Takes A Village

    Learning a new language

    03/09/2026 | 18 mins.
    Juliet Kennedy explains language learning for children and the benefits for brain development.
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  • It Takes A Village

    Parenting: How to eat well while pregnant

    27/08/2026 | 17 mins.
    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.
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  • It Takes A Village

    How to reduce family tension around screen use

    21/08/2026 | 21 mins.
    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.
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  • It Takes A Village

    How to help young adults make friends

    06/08/2026 | 18 mins.
    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.
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About It Takes A Village
Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.
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