Being Real Parents
By Anna Mowat and Kate Jones
Join the Real Parents crew discussing what they know as parents, but also as professionals supporting other parents. Real life examples mixed with behavioural, positive, child psychology and neuro-science.
Latest episode
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Being Real Parents - Connecting Families One Adventure at a Time – Real Parents x NookNZ
Looking for fun and affordable things to do with your kids? In this episode, we chat with NookNZ—your go-to guide for family-friendly activities, events, and hidden gems across Christchurch. Whether you're after weekend adventures, or ways to truly … -
Being Real Parents - Real Talk: When You Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough
Anna, Juliet, and Kate get real about those tough moments when self-doubt creeps in. They share honest kōrero about not feeling good enough sometimes—and the simple ways they support themselves through it. It's raw, relatable, and full of heart. Tune… -
Being Real Parents - Parenting Styles Decoded: What’s Best for - Your Child’s Confidence & Growth?
Anna and Kate unpack the truth about parenting styles — beyond the Instagram noise. Discover what research says about the styles that build kids' confidence, resilience, self-belief, and lifelong learning. No fluff, just evidence-based chat to help y… -
Being Real Parents - 1 April 2025
The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting. -
Being Real Parents - 18 Mar 2025
The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting. -
Being Real Parents - Supporting Dads: How Kidz Need Dadz is Strengthening Father-Child Relationships with Craig McGuigan
Craig McGuigan from Kidz Need Dadz joins us to discuss the challenges fathers face, the impact of father involvement, and navigating co-parenting and family court. Learn how the organisation supports dads through advocacy, resources, and practical ad… -
Being Real Parents - Karena Finlay
The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting. -
Being Real Parents - The benefits and opportunities of everyday activities for our tamariki with Keryn O'Neill from Brainwave Trust
Kate meets with Keryn O'Neill from Brainwave Trust to discuss the benefits and opportunities of everyday activities for our tamariki. We deep dive into how everyday activities support our tamariki communication and relationships with us. -
Being Real Parents - Kids and Sleep!
Sophie from Drift Sleep joins Anna to talk about sleep concerns we may have for our tamariki, and how we can best support them. -
Being Real Parents - Finding our way through the school holidays
Kate and Juliet talk about managing the Christmas school holidays - the tricky bits, the good bits and some strategies and tools they find helpful to find away through it all.
