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It Takes A Village

Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.

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Sep 24, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    Is getting a tutor for your child worth it? (opens the original)

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    Whether it's a formal after school activity, or an older student helping out, many children will have some form of tutoring outside of the classroom. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  2. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    Parenting: How to help kids with seasonal allergies (opens the original)

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    Spring is here and although it brings optimism for warmer weather heading into summer, it can also bring allergies as pollen season enters full swing. Children aren't exempt from seasonal allergies. So how can families best prepare, and what can be done to alleviate watery eyes and runny noses in our tamariki? Dr Amy Chan is an associate professor of pharmacy at Auckland University. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  3. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Learning a new language (opens the original)

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    Juliet Kennedy explains language learning for children and the benefits for brain development. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  4. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Parenting: How to eat well while pregnant (opens the original)

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    During the nine months of pregnancy, through all trimesters, a healthy balanced diet is important for both mother and child. But with a glut of information out there, understanding what foods to eat or avoid can be tricky. Palmerston North based midwife Emma Le Lievre shares her expertise. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

  5. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    How to reduce family tension around screen use (opens the original)

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    Kids and screen time - it's one of those tricky areas where parents can feel like they're always two steps behind. But with the internet, smart phones and rapidly evolving tech being firm fixtures of modern living - how can parents best set up their kids for success? Maggie Dent is an author, educator and podcaster and her new book, is Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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