Nathan Wallis
How early attachment impacts adult relationships
Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis talks about how early attachment can impact adult relationships. Audio
Understanding self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated teens
Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. Audio
I'm a helpful dad, so why do the kids only want mum?
Parenting commentator Nathan Wallis joins Paddy Gower to talk about what to do when child only wants the other parent. Audio
Healthy brain development and how to promote it
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… Audio
Bossy eldest, creative second: does birth order matter?
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… Audio
Parenting adult children, how roles change
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… Audio
How to survive your teenager learning to drive
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… Audio
Parents should slow down on sleep training for the sake of baby's brain
Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says. Audio
Brick wall or jellyfish? What kind of parent are you?
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… Audio
The advantages of starting school at six
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… Audio
Parents' top worries revealed in survey
Educator and parenting expert Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about the things that kiwi parents worry about the most. They're revealed in a nationwide survey of 1200 parents by the health insurer nib… Audio
Lockdown 'actually a blessing' for children under eight - parenting expert
There is still no set timeframe for when all students in level 3 will return to the classroom.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has indicated that primary school students could be back from November… Video, Audio
Parenting with Nathan Wallis - coping with lockdown effects on children's routines
Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about Covid lockdowns and getting children back to a normal routine and dealing with the anxiety of going back to school… Audio
A journey into the teen brain
Parents of teenagers often wonder what has happened to their child's brain. They may be moody, not understanding or appearing to care about consequences, they may struggle to maintain focus, and may… Audio
How the brain heals from trauma
Neuroscience educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about how the brain heals from trauma, and the latest research around neuroplasticity. Audio
What's top of mind for Kiwi parents?
A nationwide survey of New Zealand parents explores how families coped with Covid lockdown. Our regular parenting commentator Nathan Wallis was an advisor on the survey, conducted by health insurer… Video, Audio
How the brain develops: from newborn to adult
Brain researcher, parenting coach and founder of X-Factor Education, Nathan Wallis, explains how the brain develops from newborn to adult. Why do male and female brains grow differently, what hinders… Audio
Getting teens to toe the Covid line
Families around the country are trying to figure out how to cope in the next month. How will teenagers and young people - whose friends and social contacts are so important - manage in isolation? How… Audio
Alcohol and the teenage brain
Brain researcher, educator and parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about teenagers and drinking. He says the science is clear that alcohol damages the young brain, and he… Audio
Social attachment and mental wellbeing in children
The number-one driver of mental illness is isolation, says parenting commentator and educator Nathan Wallis, therefore it’s especially important for children to form healthy attachments in the first… Audio