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The Parent Squad

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The Parent Squad
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    Stephanie Pow: Kids, pocket money and parental control - where do we start?

    27/06/2026 | 37 mins.
    Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss how you should monitor your kids' pocket money. When's the right time to get them started? And how much control should parents have to veto kids' purchases?
    But is it all up to parents to teach kids about cash? Or do schools have a responsibility to help out.
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    Maneesh Deva: Is kids being bored without their phones such a bad thing?

    20/06/2026 | 37 mins.
    Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beviredge on Parent Squad to discuss the social media ban for kids under 16. One girl in the UK said she would simply stare at a wall without social media, but is that such a bad thing?
    And what do teens need for positive brain development? And what should be dodged?
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    John Cowan: Teaching your kids to drive

    13/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Author and host of Real Life John Cowan joined Tim Beveridge to chat about whether you should teach your kids to drive or leave it to the professionals.
    And tips and tricks for if you decide to self-instruct your teens.
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    Dougal Sutherland: Does telling your kids to 'be yourself' just lead to bullying?

    06/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying?
    Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own.
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    Sara Chatwin: Psychologist chats parents' sideline behaviour

    30/05/2026 | 36 mins.
    Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu.
    Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children.
    What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse?
    MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss.
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About The Parent Squad
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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