Resilient Kids Podcast

In this episode, Madeleine is joined by John Prendergast for a look at how generational perspectives shift, and what it takes to unlearn old biases. John reflects on his own background, sharing his unique family connection to a contentious 1877 court ruling and his personal transition from historical ignorance to active cultural awareness. The conversation centers on how parents can move past superficial engagement to help their children find a genuine sense of place, touching on practical strategies to stay meaningfully plugged into community, utilizing local resources, and the simple value of being fully present for our kids. Madeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/Get in touch: [email protected]

Join Madeleine and guest Dr Alex Barnes as they dive into the the realities of bilingual parenting – why families choose it, the unexpected challenges, and the long-term benefits that make it worthwhile.Alex shares his personal motivations behind the decision to raise his daughter bilingually, as well as the practical realities of making it work day to day. If you're considering raising bilingual children, this episode offers valuable insights from lived experience, including tips to help find community, and strategies to navigate the journey with both intention and flexibility.Madeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/Get in touch: [email protected]

In this episode, Madeleine talks with Merophy Hyslop about her experience adopting transracially, and what she’s learned along the way. Merophy shares the real, everyday parts of navigating identity, culture, and family, and how those experiences shaped the way she thinks about raising antiracist kids.Resilient Kids is #1 on FeedSpot's Top 15 New Zealand Parenting Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/new_zealand_parenting_podcasts/Resources: Merophy's Book Recommendations: Don't touch my Hair by Sharee MillerThe Real Santa by Nancy ReddMophead, by Selina Tusitala MarshAotearoa, by Gavin BishopPatu, by Gavin BishopFacebook Groups:Culturally Fluent Families: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A5SctKuXD/Thirdspace Aotearoa: https://www.facebook.com/thirdspaceprojectsaotearoaTauiwi Tautoko:https://www.facebook.com/tauiwitautokoMadeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/Get in touch: [email protected]

Join today's guest, Jessica Barnes, on an exploration of how the attitudes and behaviors of parents can subtly pass down through generations, shaping our beliefs, biases, and worldviews. Jessica invites listeners to reflect on which inherited perspectives still serve them, and reveals the importance of listening inward and analyzing our intuitive responses. Jessica also shares the value of surrounding oneself with people from different backgrounds and with different values, as a way to expand perspective and build empathy. Finally, she offers practical advice on how to stay open-minded and balanced in a world of many “truths,” where people’s realities can differ widely, and how it’s perfectly okay to simply disagree while remaining true to your own values.Resilient Kids is #1 on FeedSpot's Top 15 New Zealand Parenting Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/new_zealand_parenting_podcasts/Resources: Jessica's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ps59OvIQF63G4FBGcqbVV?si=7e1b27567df84092Jessica's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094182336643Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get.zen.with.jessCatherine Delahunty (Tauiwi experience): https://carecca.nz/catherine-delahunty/Jase Williams (Trauma Informed Pedagogies): https://www.jasewilliams.nz/index.htmlMatt Brown - (My Fathers Barbers): https://www.penguin.co.nz/authors/matt-brownThe Pākehā Project: https://www.pakehaproject.nz/offeringsMadeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/Get in touch: [email protected]

In this episode, Madeleine sits down with Adrian Martinca to explore the profound effects of artificial intelligence on human life and connection. Together, they discuss what kind of relationship we should be striving to build with AI, and how the rapid pace of technological change shapes our values and choices. The conversation also touches on the quieter, everyday consequences of tech, how social media and misdirected connectivity can erode family bonds, and why this makes it harder for parents to truly support their children in pursuing their dreams.Adrian shares practical strategies to help children verbalize dreams as action statements, bringing wishes for a brighter future one step closer to realization.Resilient Kids is #1 on FeedSpot's Top 15 New Zealand Parenting Podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/new_zealand_parenting_podcasts/Resources: Technology For The Future: https://t4tf.org/Operation Dream Force: https://t4tf.org/operation-dream-force/Madeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/Get in touch: [email protected]