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Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Full Show Podcast: 07 May 2025

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 34:03 Transcription Available


On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 7th of May 2025, The government wants to overhaul the Gender pay equity claims process, Teacher aide Ally Kingi explains how it will impact her workforce. National's putting forward a member's bill that bans social media for under 16-year-olds, parenting expert Nathan Wallis shares his thoughts. We get the unemployment figures from Stats NZ this morning, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith shares his take. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the new UK and India trade deal. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Nathan Wallis: Parenting expert on the damage caused by social media, ban for under 16s

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:06 Transcription Available


Social media for under 16s is being compared to the harm caused by cigarette smoking. Clear evidence shows that social media can be linked to depression and anxiety. This has led to National introducing a member's bill to ban social media for those under 16 years of age, to protect kids. Parenting expert Nathan Wallace told Ryan Bridge implementing a ban for under 16s sends the message that, like cigarettes and alcohol, social media is something we need to monitor. He says social media is worse than we originally thought, so we now need to take the responsible steps to protect our kids from it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
How early attachment impacts adult relationships

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 16:56


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis talks about how early attachment can impact adult relationships. He says the first 1000 days, plays a critical role in defining later outcomes for our children and for their future. Nathan features in a new Australian documentary Seen which explores the importance of personal healing for parents on parenting and its impact on child brain development.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ: Nine To Noon
How early attachment impacts adult relationships

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 16:56


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis talks about how early attachment can impact adult relationships. 

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Understanding self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated teens

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 15:58


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. 

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Understanding self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated teens

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 15:58


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. He says understanding the changes that are happening for your teen can help parents navigate these important and formative years. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Parent Squad
Nathan Wallis: Raising resilient children

The Parent Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 32:30 Transcription Available


Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the harms of helicopter parenting and how to raise resilient kids. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2024

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 33:57


On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 11th of September, the Electricity, gas, waste, and water services industry saw a 36% rise in sales in Q2 compared to the same time last year. It comes on the same day that Winstone Pulp International announced their closure due to soaring energy costs. What does it mean for our big electricity users? John Harbord from the Major Electricity Users Group speaks to Ryan.  It's a big day in the U.S. as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in what could be the only debate ahead of November's election. We're live to the U.S. with Democratic Party Member Mark Gilbert.  Our Aussie neighbours are looking at banning social media for kids, and Christopher Luxon says he's open to doing the same here. Could it work, and how would parents police it? Parenting expert Nathan Wallis joins the show to give his thoughts.  Would you swim in polluted water? Labour MP Greg O'Connor says yes, and Ryan has some words of advice for him.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Nathan Wallis: Parenting expert on a social media ban for youth, the connection between social media and mental health issues

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 2:40


There's a belief a social media ban could benefit young people.  Australia's holding an age-verification trial in coming months, but it's unknown what the cut off age will be, or how it will be enforced.   Christopher Luxon has also expressed interest in the idea.  Parenting expert Nathan Wallis told Ryan Bridge there's a correlation between social media and youth mental health issues.  He says if things like social media are banned, it may be revealed as the major cause of the country's mental health crisis in teens.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The O-Studio Podcast
Sam Whitelock | Rugby, consistency and leading from the back

The O-Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 87:30


This week, the team sits down with rugby legend Sam Whitelock, the most capped All Black in history! Sam takes us on a journey through the pivotal experiences and influential people that shaped his path, from his early days on the farm and formative childhood moments to becoming a world-class athlete and leader.We delve into the mindset and values that fuelled Sam's success, his 'rewiring' process after rugby, and the essential leadership skills he honed throughout his career—skills that anyone can apply in their own life. Tune in to hear the invaluable lessons Sam's learned, along with a few hilarious stories thrown into the mix. Get Sam's book here. Crusaders vs Lions game.Captain Class Book Sam mentioned, see here. Listen to our episode with Nathan Wallis here.

Canterbury Rugby's Coaches Corner
Ep 66. Nathan Wallis - Young Minds

Canterbury Rugby's Coaches Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 47:06


Nathan Wallis is a father of three & foster parent with a professional background in child counselling, teaching and social service management. He lectured in Human Development at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and was also a board member and senior trainer with the national body responsible for the dissemination of neuroscientific research to professionals. He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make this complex topic come to life. Nathan is a regular on Radio and Television shows in New Zealand, sharing his expertise on child development. In 2010 he founded a private training consultancy, X Factor Education Limited, with the goal of facilitating easy to understand professional development training reflecting the latest neuroscience discoveries and their practical implications for everyday practice. Since then he has been in hot demand, delivering well over 200 presentations year in New Zealand Australia and internationally.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
I'm a helpful dad, so why do the kids only want mum?

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 13:51


Parenting commentator Nathan Wallis joins Paddy Gower to talk about what to do when child only wants the other parent.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
I'm a helpful dad, so why do the kids only want mum?

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 13:51


Parenting commentator Nathan Wallis joins Paddy Gower to talk about what to do when child only wants the other parent.

The O-Studio Podcast
Separation & Co-Parenting | The honest messiness with Hannah Davison

The O-Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 87:31


In this episode, we're joined by Hannah Davison, co-founder and author of the My Big Moments children's books, co-host of the Untidy podcast with Matilda Green, and a dedicated co-parent. Hannah shares her journey through separation, offering a candid look at the confronting emotions involved, how to navigate co-parenting, and the challenges and joys of dating again. Her openness and honesty provide refreshing insights and practical advice for anyone facing or contemplating significant life changes. Learn how Hannah found strength, resilience, and community in the midst of upheaval, and how she continues to thrive by embracing authenticity and vulnerability.Don't forget to share this episode with anyone you think it may help.PS: Keep your ears peeled for a discount code for My Big Moments!Enter the Giveaway here

The O-Studio Podcast
Decoding Your Brain | Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis's insights & tips

The O-Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 82:11


Delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Nathan Wallis. Nathan's ability to translate complex but important topics into plain, digestible information is incredible. So, join us as we unravel the mysteries of the human brain and explore how our past experiences shape who we are today. Listen to intriguing insights on why we think the way we do and learn some practical tips for optimising brain function to enhance your overall wellbeing. Nathan has lectured in Human Development at the University of Canterbury and was also a board member and senior trainer with the national body responsible for the dissemination of neuroscientific research to professionals. He hosts many talks around the country, stay upto date with him here. Learn more about owning your own O-Studio here.

The Parent Squad
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: How can parents encourage their kids to read?

The Parent Squad

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 40:57


A review by the Education Hub found just 60 percent of the country's 15-year-olds were achieving above the most basic levels of reading and writing. This means 40 percent of 15-year-olds struggle with reading and writing, so what role do parents need to play in encouraging their kids to read? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective with his advice. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Squad
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: When should you let your kids on social media?

The Parent Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 41:21


When should you let your kids start using social media? Florida governor and former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is pushing a ban until 14- is this a good idea? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Healthy brain development and how to promote it

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 17:10


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis discusses the incredible development of the human brain - particularly in the early months and years. He talks about research which identifies critical or sensitive periods in early childhood which can impact brain development. What are these "windows"? And once closed, can they ever be re-opened?

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Healthy brain development and how to promote it

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 17:10


Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis discusses the incredible development of the human brain - particularly in the early months and years. He talks about research which identifies critical or sensitive periods in early childhood which can impact brain development. What are these "windows"? And once closed, can they ever be re-opened?

The Parent Squad
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Why don't kids want to go to school anymore?

The Parent Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 40:39


Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has sent a clear message to parents to 'wake up', as an effort to tackle low school attendance. So why don't kids want to go to school, how can we improve the situations, and is it the parents, teachers, or kids at fault? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Bossy eldest, creative second: does birth order matter?

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 15:11


If you're the eldest child, the stereotype would have us believe you're responsible, conscientious and a bit bossy. Second born - more chilled out and creative and the youngest? Spoilt! But does birth order really influence personality? The evidence is not really there, says neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis, and personality is more to do with the circumstances into which we are born.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Bossy eldest, creative second: does birth order matter?

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 15:11


If you're the eldest child, the stereotype would have us believe you're responsible, conscientious and a bit bossy. Second born - more chilled out and creative and the youngest? Spoilt! But does birth order really influence personality? The evidence is not really there, says neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis, and personality is more to do with the circumstances into which we are born.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience Educator and Child Development Expert on the study linking screen time to mental health in children

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 3:33


Screen time may be making young children more prone to mental health problems.  A new study measured the link between screen time and mental health in 16,000 children in China, across the ages of three to six.   Neuroscience educator and child development expert Nathan Wallis told Tim Dower that flashing lights from screens affect the part of the brain associated with emotions and empathy.  The World Health Organisation says the appropriate number of minutes per day a child under two can look at a screen is zero.   Wallis says that has nothing to do with the content, it's completely to do with the flashing lights.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis 21.11.23

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 14:48


Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins the show on a regular basis taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Nathan Wallis: Parenting commentator addresses Ōamaru school barring students from contacting their parents after pupils and staff went missing on a school trip

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 3:45


An Oamaru school's under fire for barring students from calling their parents when a group of pupils and staff went missing on a camp. Two students and two staff from St Kevin's College went missing overnight last month at Mount Somers. Search and Rescue teams found them the next morning. Parenting commentator, Nathan Wallis says if it's school policy, it'd be okay. "If it was imposed on them and there's nowhere written down that they're allowed to do that and the parents could have a reasonable expectation that they could contact their kids at any time- then it's not acceptable." The school says it's ordered a full review. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Parenting adult children, how roles change

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 19:30


Parents often say they never stop worrying about their offspring. But how does parenting change as your children become adults? Are today's adult children more dependent on their elders for longer? What is the roadmap for parents here? Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, father and grandfather, Nathan Wallis joins Kathryn.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Parenting adult children, how roles change

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 19:30


Parents often say they never stop worrying about their offspring. But how does parenting change as your children become adults? Are today's adult children more dependent on their elders for longer? What is the roadmap for parents here? Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, father and grandfather, Nathan Wallis joins Kathryn.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis 17.10.23

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 13:09


Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins the show every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parent Squad
The Parent Squad with Nathan Wallis: Dealing with bullies

The Parent Squad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 40:39


More and more school students are getting into physical fights, so should parents teach their kids to resist/avoid/defeat bullies? Nathan Wallis gives his take on things.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis 23.08.23

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 14:13


Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins the show every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Neuroscience Educator Nathan Wallis 16.08.23

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 18:37


Nathan Wallis is New Zealand's leading Neuroscience Educator, focusing on child development and how the brain works. Nathan explores how the brain works and how neuroscience can better inform our day to day interactions with children and young people. He joins the show every second Tuesday – taking your calls and questions on everything to do with child behaviour, development, how to get through to teenagers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience educator says a change in attitudes is needed before people will stop using phones in cars

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 4:09


A change in attitudes is needed before people will stop using cellphones in their cars. A six-month Waka Kotahi safety camera trial across Auckland spotted 242,000 potential offences, including drivers using handheld phones or not wearing a seatbelt. Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says we need a culture change so people don't have to be constantly available by phone. He told Kate Hawkesby people need to take the issue more seriously, as continual phone use is just waiting for an accident to happen. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis on our kids and their brains

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 50:04


We dive headfirst into the complex world of parenting, education, social issues and our children's brains in this power-packed episode. Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis joins me for a frank, but sensitive, discussion on generational differences, unconventional dining habits, screen time's impact on kids' brain, anxiety, ADHD, and parenting challenges.  --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:13:12) - Anxiety, ADHD, and Parenting Challenges(0:19:16) - Empowering Kids Through Time and Trust(0:27:32) - Issues With Youth and Alcohol Education(0:34:00) - Challenges With Education and Parenting(0:38:56) - Juvenile Crime and RehabilitationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Nathan Wallis: Child development expert on research finding higher levels of screen time linked to poorer development

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 3:24


It is more common to see kids with an iPad in their hands than without them nowadays. And according to new research higher levels of screen time in children has been linked to poorer developmental outcomes. With children aged between nine months to five years old that spend more time on screens scoring lower on measures of language and educational ability, but higher on parent-reported peer problems. Neuroscience educator and child development expert Nathan Wallis joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Driving and the teenage brain

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 19:32


Watching your teenager get behind the wheel can be nerve-wracking for any parent, but neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis has some suggestions to make it slightly less scary for all concerned. 

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Driving and the teenage brain

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 19:32


Watching your teenager get behind the wheel can be nerve-wracking for any parent, but neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis has some suggestions to make it slightly less scary for all concerned. 

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast
INTERVIEW: Nathan Wallis - Parenting Expert.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 14:42


The lads catch up with parenting guru and all round GC, Nathan Wallis.  This is a must-listen for parents with kids who pepper them about being on devices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Sleep training benefits parents, not babies, says expert

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 17:32


Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Sleep training benefits parents, not babies, says expert

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 17:32


Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast
INTERVIEW: Nathan Wallis - parenting expert

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 10:36


Radio show chat: Confronting survey results show ‘parents have never done it so hard', says nib parenting expert, Nathan Wallis who joins us on the radio show. Stats below: 62% of Kiwi parents say rising cost of living affects their ability to raise children 13% say they go without essentials, like petrol and meals 1 in 8 say they need a secondary income A third of parents surveyed are worried about debt and mortgage repayments  41% say they struggle to balance work and parenting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast
RADIO: Drift trikes going 90kph and a bunch of breweries - 7th December 2022

The Rock Drive Catchup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 43:02


On the radio show today: 1 min - John the beer guy 7 min - Poorly explain your job 9 min - Crook Book - wisdom on dunny doors 14 min - Nathan Wallis the parenting expert 19 min - Kaleidoscope is our Must Watch 22 min - Better Work Stories - fire & emergency 29 min - Mad Dog Sam 34 min - Paint chat 39 min - Last drinks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Brick wall or jellyfish? What kind of parent are you?

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 15:14


Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Susie about different parenting styles. Are you a brick wall, jellyfish or a backbone parent? And what is best for children, according to the research.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Brick wall or jellyfish? What kind of parent are you?

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 15:14


Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Susie about different parenting styles. Are you a brick wall, jellyfish or a backbone parent? And what is best for children, according to the research.

Raising Wildlings
Deep Dive into the Child's Brain with Nathan Wallis - Neuroscientist

Raising Wildlings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 64:05


In this episode, we're chatting to Aotearoa's renowned neuroscience educator, Nathan Wallis all about how to engage the brain, the problem with early literacy and numeracy, the importance of the first 1000 years and homeschool vs schooling. 

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Nathan Wallis: Child development expert on study finding children attending schools near busy roads could be at a disadvantage

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 2:34


Children attending schools near busy roads could be at a disadvantage.A study from the Barcelona Institute of Global Health, has looked at more than two and a half thousand year 7 to 10 kids, and how much road traffic noise they're exposed to.It's found the higher intensity of road traffic noise there is, the slower memory development and attention.Child development expert Nathan Wallis told Mike Hosking this should be taken into consideration when planning schools.He says it's about kids reaching their full potential and if it's as simple as building the classroom away from the road, then they need to pay attention.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
The advantages of starting school at six

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 16:49


Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Kathryn about the advantages of children starting school at six years old. He says while it goes against the norm in New Zealand, in most countries across the world, the starting age is six, often seven. He says those children who start school when they are older than five may be doubly advantaged - by having more free play when their brains need it most, and by being older than their peers when they do start school.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
The advantages of starting school at six

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 16:49


Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks with Kathryn about the advantages of children starting school at six years old. He says while it goes against the norm in New Zealand, in most countries across the world, the starting age is six, often seven. He says those children who start school when they are older than five may be doubly advantaged - by having more free play when their brains need it most, and by being older than their peers when they do start school.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Nathan Wallis: Neuroscience educator says there is a small group of people contributing to the rise in youth crime

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 4:06


The growing underbelly of society is thought to be behind a rise in youth crime.Young people have been involved in a string of shopping mall break-ins between Bay of Plenty and Auckland.The latest, involved four children aged between seven and 12.Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis told Mike Hosking there's a small group of hard core people who commit the crimes.“There's normally a lack of parental supervision, there's usually addiction involved, but it does tend to be the same group of that underbelly of society.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: It Takes A Village
Kids and covid: minimising risk and maximising resilience

RNZ: It Takes A Village

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 14:02


Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis discusses children and Covid. What is the impact on children of having to wear face masks at school? And what are the common features we would expect to see in children who are resilient and not negatively impacted by covid?

Flava Breakfast
Digital devices for kids

Flava Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 52:56


Lockdown can be pretty difficult, especially when it comes to kids so it's always nice to talk to experts in that realm. We catch up with a neuroscience educator with a background in child counseling, teaching, and social service management Nathan Wallis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.