The Parent Squad

Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied.
So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?
And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired?
Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids.
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It takes a lot of work to be a parent, and sometimes it really puts the pressure on.
So how should you manage that stress? And how do you know if you're holding yourself to a standard that isn't reachable?
Senior Parent Coach Jenny Hale joins Tim Beveridge to talk about the basics of parenting, and how to make sure you're keeping your kid on track.
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Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should go about setting up a savings or investment fund for your child.
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It's the middle weekend of the school holidays and cries of "I'm bored" can be heard from Kaitaia to Bluff.
Mindworks Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Tim Beveridge to discuss why letting kids be bored is good for them, and for you as their parent.
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Who is mentoring your children? Can you, as a parent, sway that in any way?
Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about mentors and about the ongoing discussion around banning social media for teenagers.
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