The Resilient Kids podcast provides a resource for parents to navigate parenting. From author of the Parenting Road Code, Madeleine Taylor, comes a series of podcasts to assist parents. Touching topics such as: screen time, growing confidence, and managing expectations, it features interviews with parents all with different and unique perspectives. Madeleine's set of knowledge provides a platform that encourages natural, useful, and resource filled discussions which are sure to assist many parents.
Understanding Family Stories - Interview with John Prendergast
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: resilientkidspod@gmail.com
27 Apr 2026
Raising Bilingual Children - Interview with Dr Alex Barnes
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: resilientkidspod@gmail.com
3 Dec 2025
Raising Antiracist Children - Interview with Merophy Hyslop
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.
Resources:
Merophy's Book Recommendations: Don't touch my Hair by Sharee Miller
The Real Santa by Nancy Redd
Mophead, by Selina Tusitala Marsh
Aotearoa, by Gavin Bishop
Patu, by Gavin Bishop
Facebook Groups:Culturally Fluent Families: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A5SctKuXD/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A5SctKuXD/)
Thirdspace Aotearoa: https://www.facebook.com/thirdspaceprojectsaotearoa (https://www.facebook.com/thirdspaceprojectsaotearoa)Tauiwi Tautoko:https://www.facebook.com/tauiwitautoko (https://www.facebook.com/tauiwitautoko)
Madeleine's website: https://www.peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz/
Get in touch: resilientkidspod@gmail.com
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