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It Takes A Village

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It Takes A Village
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  • It Takes A Village

    Surviving the school holidays

    30/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    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.
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  • It Takes A Village

    Is getting a tutor for your child worth it?

    24/09/2026 | 15 mins.
    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.
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • 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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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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