It Takes A Village

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.

Latest Episode

Why you shouldn't ask your kids what job they want when they leave school (02.10.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • Parenting: Teenagers, anxiety & perfectionism 25.09.2025
  • Raising assertive children 18.09.2025
  • Why cooking and baking with children is a good idea 11.09.2025
  • The pros and cons of handing out awards to children 04.09.2025
  • How to help 'covid babies' as they start school 28.08.2025
  • The 'emotional gym': growing your child's resilience muscle 21.08.2025
  • Parenting: the balance between good cop and boundaries 14.08.2025
  • Helping children (and young adults) with big feelings 07.08.2025
  • How to be a good parent when you're struggling with your own mental health 31.07.2025
  • Kids and screens - tips for parents 24.07.2025
  • What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s? 17.07.2025
  • Parenting: Turning experiences into lessons 10.07.2025
  • How to look after your children's teeth 03.07.2025
  • How to talk to your children about conflict and war 27.06.2025
  • How to talk to children about death 19.06.2025
  • Bedtime: how to get your kids to bed without nightly drama 12.06.2025
  • How pre-schoolers can misunderstand adults - and how to help 05.06.2025
  • Raising literacy among boys - one principal's secret 29.05.2025
  • Tips and tricks for parenting a strong-willed child 22.05.2025
  • The challenges and triumphs of solo motherhood 15.05.2025

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