Children
How to get your kids into gardening this spring
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says you're never too young to start gardening. Audio
Hungry kids at the top of Kiwis' list of concerns, survey shows
Last week a UNICEF Report showed New Zealand ranked poorly for its performance in terms of children's wellbeing. Research NZ gauged the level of concern the public has with some of the key wellbeing… Audio
Why working from home is disrupting your sleep patterns
The idea is great in principle, but there are downsides to working from home, including the fact that less clear boundaries between work time and personal time affect our sleep patterns. Dr Jennifer… Audio
Bullying, advice for parents
New research on the prevalence of bullying, and tips not just to help parents prevent it but to help them cope with it . Dr Cara Swit, from the University of Canterbury's School of Health Sciences, is… Audio
99 ideas: 'The Nature Activity Book'
A new science activity book features 99 ideas for fostering children's curiosity in nature. Audio
Feeding children - the first 1,000 days
Registered dietician, Professor Clare Wall talks to Kathryn about the importance of kai for babies and toddlers, simply put, choosing a chicken dinner over chicken nuggets. Professor Wall leads the… Audio
Free to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been… Audio, Gallery
Does vape legislation go far enough?
Under a new law passed by parliament last night, vaping will be banned in workplaces, and advertising and sponsorships related to vaping products will be prohibited, along with the sale of vaping… Audio
Melbourne lockdown: Young children under stress
The Panel speaks to Dr Christine Grove - a developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne. Audio
Do couples that sleep together sleep better?
New research out of Germany suggests those who sleep next to one another have increased REM sleep and less disrupted sleep than couples who slept individually. Sleep expert Dr Wendy Troxel joins the… Audio
Children's dreams for the future to be presented in art project
The philosophy that children's voices and perspectives should be given a space in our society is behind a new project from Barnardos.
Inadequate eye screening of school children
Sight problems in primary school children are remaining undiagnosed for years due to insufficient eye checks. The head of the University of Auckland's School of Optometry and Vision Science estimates… Audio
Is your child a fussy eater? Tips for parents
For parents of picky eaters, mealtimes can turn the kitchen table into more of a battleground. Judith Yeabsley describes herself as a "picky eating consultant" and has written a book called Creating… Audio
Dr Pasi Sahlberg - schools should prioritise play, technology
The man who ran one of the most highly regarded education systems in the world says it's time to rethink education in the shadow of Covid-19. Former Director General of Education in Finland, Dr Pasi… Audio
How to help your kids with homework - without doing it for them
How can parents find the delicate balance between helping a child with their homework, and overhelping - or even doing it for them? Education lecturer Melissa Barnes has analysed more than 400… Audio
High school mums (and their inspirational teacher)
Kathryn Ryan meets two young mums whose stories are part of a new TV series High School Mums which begins screening on TVNZ tonight. The series follows the students and children at the teen parenting… Audio, Gallery
Gin Wigmore: 'I might have bitten off more than I can chew'
California-based musician Gin Wigmore recently welcomed her second child, giving birth the same day the state went into lockdown for Covid-19. And she is rolling out a batch of new music, kicking off… Audio
What? Where? When? Why preschoolers need to ask questions
Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright shares ideas to help develop preschoolers ability to understand and ask questions. Audio
Blended families under lockdown
How are parents and children in blended families coping with the lockdown? Plus, the government faces tough questions on its support of GPs, pharmacies and the aged care sector. Audio
Whaitiri Poutawa: the kapa haka teacher with a worldwide online audience
Kapa haka teacher Whaitiri Poutawa loves his job and had a "mini freak-out" when the Level-4 lockdown was announced and he couldn't visit schools. To keep contributing, he's taken his funny, energetic… Video, Audio