Listening to Families
Episodes
ADHD and Schools
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Supporting a child with ADHD at school can feel overwhelm...
ADHD: Answering Questions from Families
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzADHD is often misunderstood, leaving many parents with more que...
ADHD - A Young Person’s Questions
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in December 2022Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Toby, a secondary school student, shares some ...
ADHD in girls
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in July 2023Visit our Website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Alydia and her mother, Tracey, speak with Consult...
ADHD - Medication
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Shelley, a parent, speaks with Consultant Chil...
ADHD - Parenting Course
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Sharlene, a parent of four neurodivergent children...
ADHD - Teacher Questions
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Year 9 Adviser and Learning Support Specialist...
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in July 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzSean McPherson, Consultant Haematologist, and Louise Sue...
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in July 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzIn this episode, Sharlene speaks with Emily Templeton, P...
Anxiety in Adolescents
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzTeen anxiety can be challenging for both young people and...
Anxiety in Children
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2022.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzAnxiety is a natural part of life, but when does it...
Anxiety in Young People
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode was recorded in September 2022Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Gray and his father Lawrence share their expe...
Autism - A Father and Grandmother’s Journey
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in August 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/James, a father, and Sue, his son’s grandmothe...
Autism - A Mother and Daughter’s Journey
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Laura and her mother, Gabbi, are joined by Al...
Autism and Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in April 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzCatherine Swan, Developmental Paediatrician, and Sharyn...
Autism and Support with Explore Services
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzMichelle Skelton, Supervising Behaviour Specialist, and ...
Autism: One Family’s Diagnosis Journey
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Kim, a parent of autistic children, talks with He...
Autism - Working with Lifelinks
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Kim, a parent of autistic children, and Helen Wags...
Navigating Support in Education for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Kim, a parent of autistic children, and Helen Wags...
CAF (Child, Adolescent and Family) Mental Health Services
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in August 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzShelley, a parent, talks with Laura Hay, Community Mental He...
Interacting with CAF
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Shelley, a parent of neurodivergent children, talks...
ME/CFS and Long COVID
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzThis episode explores the impact of ME/CFS and Long COVID...
Coeliac Disease – A Conversation with a Gastroenterologist
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzProfessor Andrew Day, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, ans...
Coeliac Disease – A Conversation with Dietitians
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzSam, who lives with Coeliac Disease, joins Dieticians An...
Dental and Oral Health – Pasifika Perspectives
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Amelia Tonu, Community Connector, and Sophie ...
Eating challenges - ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in April 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzSharon Tellick, speaking on behalf of parents and careg...
Eating challenges - Eating Disorders
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in April 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzIn this episode, Heidi Brace, Social Worker and Adolesc...
Eating challenges – Restricted and Fussy Eaters
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in October 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzSharlene, a parent, speaks with Rebecca Barnard, Occu...
Eczema
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in July 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzEczema can be a frustrating and exhausting condition for...
Emotion Regulation
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2022.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzEmma Worsfold, Deputy Principal and school Special ...
Executive Functioning
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzMegan, a parent of a neurodivergent child, speaks with Ge...
Stress – Muslim Perspectives
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in October 2022Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Community member Hamimah speaks with Clinical P...
Wellbeing – Muslim Perspectives
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in December 2022Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Registered Nurse Najah Ali Mohamed talks with ...
Gender Diversity
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in July 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Jen Shields from Qtopia and GP Dr. Rebecca Nicholl...
Getting the Most Out of Your GP Appointment
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Members of the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Youth Advisor...
Health Coaches and Health Improvement Practitioners
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Sharlene speaks with Deb Bradshaw, Clin...
Practice Nurses at GP Clinics
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Sharlene chats with Nicky Scott, Practice ...
Visiting the GP – What to Expect and How to Prepare
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in December 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Sharlene talks with Dr. David Pilbrow f...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in August 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzProfessor Andrew Day, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, e...
Medication and Mental Health – Questions Families Ask
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Shelley talks with Consultant Child and...
Online Safety – Staying Safe and Well Online
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Members of Digital Waitaha—including Megan Rutt...
Parent Education Programs
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Sharlene, a parent of neurodivergent children, sit...
What Services Does the Community Pharmacy Provide?
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in April 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Sharlene chats with pharmacist Simon Murph...
School Attendance (Years 1–8)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parents Megan and Meghan speak with school princip...
School Attendance (Years 9–13)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Sharlene talks with Billy Brice, a Wellbein...
Sensory Processing
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzParents Kim and Temira, a parent join Occupational ...
Sexual Abuse – Part 1
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Catherine Gallagher, Clinical Psychologist and Pr...
Sexual Abuse – Part 2
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in March 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Clinical Psychologist and START Practice Manager ...
Sexualised Behaviour- Adolescents
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in April 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Alisha Keith from Stand Children’s Services –...
Sexualised Behaviour – Children
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in February 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Alisha Keith from Stand Children’s Services ...
Specialty Topic – Biliary Atresia
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in June 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Professor Andrew Day, Paediatric Gastroenterologis...
Suicide, Self-Harm, and How Families Can Respond
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/This Listening to Families episode features s...
Supporting Children Through Suicidal Distress
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in September 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Child and Family Psychologist Jessica Caldwel...
Supporting Families – Mental Health and Whānau Wellbeing with Yellow Brick Road
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in May 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzChristos Merentitis and Jade Caulfield from Yellow Brick ...
Toileting
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in August 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Parent Demelza is joined by Public Health Nurse ...
Trauma
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in February 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzExperiencing trauma can have lasting effects on chil...
Trauma- Post Traumatic Mental Injury (PTMI)
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in November 2023Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Shelley, a parent of neurodivergent children, ...
Vision - Esotropia
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in August 2024Visit our website here: https://www.listeningtofamilies.co.nz/Anna, a parent, talks with Dr. Liz Conner, Paedi...