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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 36 MIN

Sara Chatwin: Psychologist chats parents' sideline behaviour

from The Weekend Collective · host Newstalk ZB

Parents are acting up on the sidelines of their children's games in the mighty Waikato leading to youth rugby league games cancelled last Sunday after reports of physical and verbal abuse in Hopuhopu. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper said the problem is felt worldwide, with parents wanting to achieve through their children. What behaviour is okay at your children's sports games? When does support cross into abuse? MindWorks psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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