We live in a near cashless world these days. Hardly anyone has anything further than a couple cards, or even just Apple Pay. We all remember a time we'd get a gold coin for washing mum's car, or a couple notes for chopping wood, but those days seem to be gone. How are parents going about pocket money without cash? Are we really giving our kids bank cards, and how young is too young? And if money's not the right reward, are things a better deal for our children? Is it acceptable to fill up their gas tank in return for chores? And going a bit deeper into this - what counts as a chore that should be compensated for, and what are the jobs they should be doing simply for being a part of the household? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sara Chatwin: Helping your kids through exam stress
We're on the brink of exam season and a lot of families are feeling the pressure. As parents we can prepare our kids to study as much as we want, but there are other areas they will need support in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sheridan Eketone: Kids on devices isn't all bad
We all know the dangers of tech these days, but it's unavoidable. Our kids need a laptop for school, an iPad to pass the time, and a phone for parents to reach them on. There are positives to technology, we just need to teach our children to take advantage of the good things their devices have to offer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kathryn Berkett: Is it a good idea to stay together for the kids?
Should you stay together for the kids? A lot of the time it does more harm than good - and countless adults will tell you they wished their parent had split when they were children. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kim Harvey: We need to allow our kids to rest
Many parents wrestle with the balance of keeping their kids involved with extracurriculars, while also teaching them the value of rest in a world that prioritises the daily hustle. We're signing them up to every opportunity possible to help them develop as people, but are our kids just too busy? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZB’s Parent Squad helps to do just that. Joined by expert guests The Weekend Collective team delves into the complexities of Kiwi family life.
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