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Next week marks the beginning of the 2023 school year, and parenting expert John Cowan offered advice on how to prepare your anxious child for a new school term. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of another school year brings prize-giving ceremonies- and extra stress for children and families. John Cowan from ZB's 'Real Life' joined in to offer parents advice for navigating this tricky time of year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience educator Kathryn Berkett talked about conflicts and relationships and what children can pick up on from a young age. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zazi Plays is on the show talking about how to deal with anxiety at a young age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bestselling author Dorothy Waide joined the Weekend Collective crew for The Parent Squad. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Coach John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective team to discuss... Is it ok to snoop or spy on your kids for their own sake – when is it ok. I imagined if I ever bought them a car I would put a gps in it...  Moody kids - how much should parents tolerate in terms of mood changes and tantrums – what are the battles you should leave for another day?  Should you let your children swear at home?   Separation anxiety with drop offs I  I know we have probably done it before but when does your child need a smart phone – asking for a friend – and how to resist your child’s emotional pleas on the subject  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zazi Henderson is a speech and language therapist whose Instagram alter ego is a @zaziplays. She joined The Weekend Collective.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Parenting Place Dave Atkinson joins the show ahead of the school holidays. Family traditions, screen time and family projects featured on the show. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby Whisperer Dorothy Waide joined the Weekend Collective to discuss taking young kids on holidays, and reasons why people have children in the first place.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Anna Martin joined The Weekend Collective for The Parent Squad. They discussed kids needing their own bedrooms and the need to give children an opportunity to share their side of a story. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting Expert John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective with  Tim Beveridge and Francesca Rudkin to discuss the value of grandparents, reconnecting with family members and managing relationships.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neuroscience Educator Kathryn Berkett joined the Weekend Collective to discuss discouraging addictive behaviours, why the first 1000 days are important, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby Whisperer Dororthy Waide joined the Weekend Collective to discuss small children arguing, going on holiday without your children, childhood friends who are bad influences and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting Expert John Cowan joined the Weekend Collective to discuss siblings who always argue, how important are school reports, and all your parenting questions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family coach Jenny Hale joined the Weekend Collective to discuss childhood bullying, how to not bring up your children to be bully's and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qualified counsellor, author and mindfulness coach Rebekah Ballagh joined the weekend collective to discuss big feelings, understanding emotions, postnatal depression and more.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paediatric feeding specialist Rebecca Barnard joins The Weekend Collective to discuss getting fussy eaters eating. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If children think they're going to be judged by you they're not going to talk to you.  Neuroscience Trainer Kathryn Berkett joins the Weekend Collective to discuss, the adolescent brain, kids being moody vs kids struggling with mental health, keep communication open, and more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinical Therapist Dr Anna Martin joins the Weekend Collective  to discuss being friend with your kids, boundaries for the naughty ones, being critiqued on your parenting, plus more.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.