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Episode 19: Accepting the Stress of Parenting with Jess Vanderwier
This week our hosts are joined by Jess Vanderweir, founder of the online community Our Mama Village and a therapist who specializes in postpartum depression. In this week’s episode we’ll learn about managing everyday family stress, as well as recognizing when you may need some expert help.
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Fathers are vitally important to their kids’ health and to public health research
Emerging research suggests that fathers are critical stakeholders in the development of children’s health behaviours.
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Episode 18: Busting Dairy Myths with Andrea Buchholz and Gen Newton
In this week’s episode, co-hosts Lisa and Tory discuss myths surrounding dairy with expert guests Dr. Gen Newton and Dr. Andrea Buchholz. The two researchers share evidence on benefits of dairy consumption, what makes a good dairy alternative, and what the recent changes to Canada’s Food Guide could mean for dairy consumption trends.
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Episode 17: Teaching Kids to Like Seafood with Jessie Burns
In this week’s episode we’re talking about seafood and increasing Omega-3’s in young kids. Jessie shares her research on Omega-3’s and how to encourage kids (and their parents) to try eating them more!
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Episode 16: Exploring Gender Roles and Health with Julia Gruson-Wood
In this episode we use a new format to explore the connection of gender and health. Our expert guest, Julia Gruson-Wood, shares her perspective on how these two concepts are related and how they can impact your family.
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Episode 15: Eating Plant-based as a Family with Nicole Osinga
In this week’s episode our hosts discuss plant-based eating with Registered Dietitian, Nicole Osinga. Nicole shares her perspective on plant-based eating and easy ways to switch family meals to include more plants.
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Episode 14: Protecting your Relationship with Robin Milhausen
In this week’s episode, we interview Dr. Milhausen from the University of Guelph. Robin and our hosts discuss ways to protect your relationship with your partner and create time for each other when life with young children is busy.
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Episode 13: Surviving the Winter with Nurse Practitioner Rae Delafranier
This week’s episode debuts a new co-host to interview Nurse Practitioner Rae Delafranier. We talk with Rae about surviving the winter and ways to keep families healthy during flu season.
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These parenting moves make the difference for kids’ screen time
A recent study found that kids’ screen use is intricately linked to the screen habits modeled by their parents.
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Episode 12 – Embracing The Imperfection with new co-hosts Lisa Tang & Angela Wallace
In the first episode of Season 2, we learn more about new co-hosts Lisa and Angela. The two Registered Dietitians working for the Guelph Family Health Study share tips for being okay with a less than “picture perfect” daily routine and how you and your family can embrace the imperfection.
