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.
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John Cowan: Parenting can be the best days ever
We hear lots of horror stories about parenting - from the accidents that cost us a hefty bill, the arguments and bickering we bump into as they get older, the worries about our what they're doing when we're away, and the concerns of how social media's affecting their mental health. But we do it because we love them - unconditionally. And part of that is having to embrace the numerous versions of people they grow up to be. So what are the moments and things that make all the stress melt away for you, and reminds why being a parent's all worth it? Parenting Expert, and host of The Real Life, John Cowan joins Tim Beveridge for the Parent Squad... LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sara Chatwin: Psychologist at MindWorks talks when to let your kids make their own decisions
Our kids are growing up, and with that comes the parental obligation to allow them to start making decisions for themselves. This come after we saw the story of the Gaza Flotilla and an interview with the father of Sam Leason, an 18 year old who was a part of the recent flotilla to Gaza. I think regardless of your views, most parents would be pretty hesitant to allow their teenager to head off into a warzone. But truly, at 18, what can we really do? How much guidance should parents be giving their kids once they reach those older years? Psychologist at MindWorks Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge on The Parent Squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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