The Parent Squad

Author: Newstalk ZB

If it takes a village to raise a child, it must take a whole country to raise a family! Newstalk ZBs 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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Sheridan Eketone: How much extracurricular activity is too much?
Friday, 7 August, 2026

Extracurricular activities are important for our children's development - but there's a balance that needs to be found. So how do you encourage your kids to try everything, without it being too much? And parents want to get on with their kids. Be invested in their interests, help them follow what they want to do - but are other key aspects of parenting being sacrificed as parents try to be friends with their kids? Parenting Coach Sheridan Eketone from Parenting Place joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.