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Know & Follow: A Podcast for ParentsEpisode 5: Addressing Behavior Issues (ParentTalk) How do we Biblically address behavior issues in our children? Listen to the live lecture from our ParentTalk on February 26, 2024 as we discuss this challenging topic.
2024-03-0427 min
ParentTalk PodcastEp. 38: When My Child Says I Hate You (For Parents of Toddlers and School-Aged Children)Emotion management and approaches to discipline for young children and parents alike, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and child development specialist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2024-02-0620 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 37: Does My Child Hate Me? (Newborn/Baby Edition)Hosted by pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A. Learn more at parenttalkpodcast.com
2024-01-2925 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 36: How Toddlers ThinkWith special guest: pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter, host of "The Pediatrician Next Door."
2024-01-2326 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 35: Parenting and ResilienceWith special guest: pediatrician Dr. Lia Gaggino, host of the Pediatric Meltdown podcast.
https://pediatricmeltdown.com/
2024-01-0222 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 34: Managing Emotions and Making AmendsWith special guest: pediatrician and developmental neuroscientist, Dr. Andrew Garner.
2023-12-3023 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 33: Never Sneak Out: Managing School SeparationsWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-12-1815 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 32: Overcoming Obstacles in Early EducationAsking the right questions and finding the right school for your child and family, with special guests, Kathy Pomer and Sarah Koffler from GatherRound Consulting.
2023-11-2722 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 31: Handling the HolidaysHandling family, change, and disruptions to routines during the holiday season, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and child development specialist Susan Glaser, M.A.
* This episode is a rebroadcast of our Holiday Special episode from 2022.
2023-11-2026 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 30: Relational HealthEver wonder what sort of biology drives so much of what we experience while parenting our children? In this episode of ParentTalk, we pull back the curtain on how it all really works with one of the world's experts on the subject, developmental neuroscientist and practicing pediatrician, Dr. Andrew Garner.
2023-11-1328 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 29: (Not So) Great Expectations, Pt. 2: School YearsWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-11-0622 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 28: (Not So) Great Expectations: Managing Lofty Expectations in Preschool and DaycareWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-10-3018 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 27: Talking to Your Pediatrician About ADHDWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-10-2321 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 26: The 3 Hottest Parenting Controversies (That Don't Really Matter)With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-10-1621 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 25: Connecting Home and School, Pt. 1Understanding and communicating with your preschool teachers and program. Special guests: early educational consultants Kathy Pomer and Sarah Koffler, GatherRound Consulting.
2023-10-0925 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 24: 5 Things Every Preschool Teacher Wants Parents to KnowWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist and early education consultant Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-09-2521 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 23: How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About Behavioral ConcernsWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-09-1819 minParentTalk PodcastEpisode 22: Choosing a PreschoolWith special guests, Kathy Pomer and Sarah Koffler, founders of GatherRound Consulting, a consulting and advocacy practice for early childhood education professionals.
"GatherRound Consulting is devoted to creating authentic, reflective, intentional environments and systems for children, family, educators, and their communities to thrive."
Learn more about their mission and services at: gatherroundconsulting.com.
2023-09-1132 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 21: Choosing a PediatricianParentTalk's first in its "Ask a Pediatrician" series consults Dr. Arthur Lavin on what to look for, and what to avoid, when choosing a pediatrician for your child and family.
2023-09-0321 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 20: The Big Bang of ConsciousnessReframing the Terrible Two's, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and child development specialist Susan Glaser.
2023-08-2821 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 19: Managing Parental DifferencesFinding compromise and building understanding between parents. With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-08-1820 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 18: Parenting StancesWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-08-1426 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 17: Magical ThinkingWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-08-0725 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 16: Parenting Through LossWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-07-3125 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 15: SeparationWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-07-2425 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 14: Sibling Rivalry, Pt. 2With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-07-1724 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 13: Sibling Rivalry, Pt. 1With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-07-1023 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 12: Toilet Mastery, Pt. 3With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-07-0326 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 11: Toilet Mastery, Pt. 2With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and child development specialist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2023-06-2629 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 10: Toilet Mastery, Pt. 1With pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and child development specialist Susan Glaser, M.A.
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2023-06-1922 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 9: The Journey to Independent SleepWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
For more information, or to submit us questions, visit us at parenttalkpodcast.com
2023-06-1223 min
Mom TalkE169 - Fussy Eaters - How to win the broccoli war with Geneviève & Becca | Parent TalkOngoing mealtime power struggles can contribute to picky eating and food refusal. Pressuring kids to eat is often unintentional, but it can lead to reducing a child’s likelihood to eat.
Using perseverance, consistency, play, and trust, Genevieve and Becca are sharing their own tips to help your family to have successful mealtimes.
Happy listening and learning new tips!
Genevieve & Becca xo
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2023-02-2210 min
Mom TalkE167 - Common physical conditions in kids with Darrien Cantelo | Parent TalkDo you know about those common physical conditions in kids: plagiocephaly, torticollis, janky crawl, atypical walk, in-toeing, toe walking…
If they persist, these common physical conditions in kids may need intervention from a paediatric Physiotherapist.
In this episode, we are talking with Darrien Cantelo, Paediatric Physiotherapist. Darien is helping us understand these conditions and when it’s a good time to seek a professional.
Happy Listening!
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2023-01-2425 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 8: Thanksgiving SpecialTips for managing the holidays with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2022-11-2226 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 7: Hunger GamesFeeding Your Child, Part 2. With educational psychologist Susan Glaser and pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin.
2022-11-2230 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 6: The Principles of PraiseDisciplining, Teaching, and Inspiring Through Effective Praise, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin, and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2022-08-2527 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 5: The Trick of Appetite and the Nature of FeedingWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2022-08-2525 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 4: Teach or Punish?A Guide to Discipline and Being a Parent, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2022-08-2526 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 3: Getting to Sleep AgainSpecific approaches to sleeping all night once again, with pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin, and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
2022-08-2528 minParentTalk PodcastEp. 2: The Power and the Problem of SleepWith pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin and educational psychologist Susan Glaser, M.A.
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Mom TalkE166 - How to manage stubborn behaviour in children with Sonja Latifpour | Parent TalkNo one likes being told what to do… but kids who are stubborn can find it downright unbearable, as they hold values like responsibility, autonomy, and freedom at the highest level of their scale of values.
“Strong-willed” children are not just “difficult”: it is important to understand that from their point of view, they feel that their integrity is compromised if they are forced to submit to the will of another person. On the contrary, if they are allowed to choose, they will love to cooperate with you!
This week at Parent Talk podcast we...
2022-06-0128 min
Mom TalkE165 - How to help children set goals to build independence with Ginny Chui | Parent TalkWe all know that setting and achieving goals is a life skill necessary for success and happiness, but it’s one that even adults REALLY struggle with. Studies show that only about 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions!
How can we teach children to set realistic goals — and actually achieve them?
Research shows that children learn best when they’re playing and enjoying themselves at the same time. Fun experiences increase levels of endorphins, dopamine, and oxygen, all of which promote learning.
One problem when kids make goals is that while some children...
2022-05-1725 min
Mom TalkE164 - The Benefits of Art Therapy with Michelle Oucharek-Deo | Parent TalkDid you know that the playfulness of art therapy is among one of its greatest benefits?
Through activities such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, body language, literature, or applied Arts (design, jewelry, textile), children can develop social and expressive skills, and improve their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Other benefits of art therapy in both children and adults are learning to navigate conflicts and solve problems to reduce stress or to achieve growing introspection.
If you are curious or if you want to know more about Art Therapy and its benefits, this week's podcast...
2022-05-0324 min
Mom TalkE163 - Meditation journey for children with Hayley Winter | Parent Talk
Did you know that meditation for children could lead to benefits such as:
An improvement in their executive functioning skills
A sense of physical, emotional and social well-being
A decrease in unwanted behaviour in children
Improved academic performance of students
These benefits are due to, among other things, the fact that meditation contributes to the development of the prefrontal cortex of the child.
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Hayley Winter about meditation for children.
Dont miss this episode if you want to learn how to meditate with your children or if you are starting to be curious...
2022-04-1220 min
Mom TalkE162 - When can parents allow their children to make their own decisions with Linda Clement | Parent TalkAt what age have you started making your own decisions?
I know we live in a different world then when we were young, so…
Among the many difficult issues for parents is the determination of how much freedom to give their children to make their own decisions.
The types of decisions that children can reasonably assume varies with their age, their capacity to manage their behaviours, and their trustworthiness, among other factors.
Don’t miss this week episode with Linda Clement, Linda is giving us some age-appropriate guidelines to help you know...
2022-03-3026 min
Mom TalkE161 - How to talk about the war with your child with Laura Linn Knight - Parent TalkAs the war in Ukraine unfolds in front of our eyes, we can't forget that our kids are watching too...
They're hearing things at school, listening to the news on TV at home, and seeing images on their social media feeds.
How can parents talk to kids about what's happening in an age-appropriate way?
To help us navigate this new situation with our child we have asked Laura Linn these questions:
Would you talk about war with your pre-schooler? Or would they be too young? Should they be shielded from this?
What...
2022-03-1525 min
Mom TalkE160 - Why leaving the house in the morning can be a nightmare with Sean Grover | Parent TalkAre you always late for work because you and your family can’t get out the door on time?
Is getting your child out the door in the morning is a daily battle of nagging and hovering?
Are you starting to think that’s impossible to get anywhere on time…
Well... Yes… It’s possible…
Sean Grover from NYC talks about what makes the mornings so difficult and what can we do to create a better and smoother morning routine.
Happy Listening!
Genevieve & Becca xo
Title: E160 - Why Leaving in the morning can be a nightmare
Guest: Sean Groover is a Psychotherapis...
2022-03-1524 min
Mom TalkE159 - The early signs of autism with Carolyn Turkington | Parent TalkDo you know what are some early signs of autism?
*Doesn't respond with a smile or happy expression by 6 months.
*Doesn't mimic sounds or facial expressions by 9 months.
*Doesn't babble or coo by 12 months. *Doesn't gesture — such as point or wave — by 14 months.
Does this sound like your child or a child you know?
In today’s episode, Carolyne Turkinton is sharing with us her son’s diagnosis story, the key things she did to get help fast, and how she views autism in her family...
2022-02-1141 min
Mom TalkE158 - How to create better listening skills with your child with Geneviève Brabant | Parent TalkHave you ever wondered why do children have a hard time listening or following instructions?
Did you know as human beings we are not designed to follow instructions from those that we are not attached to?
The idea of not following instructions when we are not feeling attachment is also called counter-will.
In this episode, Social Worker and Member of the Neufeld Institute, Geneviève Brabant helps you understand what’s happening in your child's brain when they are not listening to you. She helps you figure out why t...
2022-01-2640 min
Mom TalkE157 - Coordination challenges in kids with Karly Dagys | Parent TalkDoes your child have trouble with small movements such as writing with a pencil or brushing their teeth, tying their shoes, or simply eating or feeding them self?
Or your child may have difficulties with larger movements, such as biking, climbing, or kicking a ball.
Did you know that sometimes it’s the planning or initiation of those movements, that is difficult?
In this episode Physiotherapist, Karly Dagys, helps you figure out why this is happening and learn about 3 ways to know if your child has coordination issues, don’t miss it!!
2022-01-1227 min
Mom TalkE155 - The benefits of debate and speech as an after school activity with Cathy Cena | Parent TalkE155- The benefits of debate and speech as an after-school activity with the admission director of FDT academy Cathy Cena.
Do you want your child to be more confident?
Or do you want to help them develop their critical thinking and leadership skills?
Today we are talking about the incredible benefits of Debate and Speech with the admission director of FDT Academy Cathy Cena.
In this episode, you will learn about another option to develop those skills and about the opportunity of a fre...
2021-11-1620 min
Mom TalkE154 - How play impacts language development with Becca Yu - Lewis | Parent TalkE154 - How play impacts language development with Becca Yu-Lewis
Do electronic toys help language development?
Why getting creative with play and toy will help your child with their speech and language development?
What are the 5 top toys to help your child develop their speech and language development?
ParentTalk Podcast season 5 is starting today! 🙌
Geneviève will be talking with her new co-host Becca Yu-Lewis about how play impacts language development!
By listening to this episode, you will learn how great play is to support your c...
2021-11-0313 min
Mom TalkE139 - Homeschooling 101 with Tamara Strijack | Parent TalkEpisode: E139 - Homeschooling 101
Guest(s): Tamara Strijack
Are you feeling overwhelmed with homeschooling? Not sure how to juggle multiple kids at different stages?
With the current global pandemic, many parents have made the difficult decision not to send their children back to public school. This has brought on a lot of anxiety and pressure.
On today’s episode, Tamara Strijack of the Neufeld Institute, is here to guide us through this new challenge.
She will leave you feeling calm, confident and inspired, ready to jump in...
2020-10-2025 min
Mom TalkE138 - Real Mom Moments | Canada Day | Parent TalkHappy Canada Day!
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments that they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this Episode, Geneviève and Heather record LIVE for Canada Day! Sharing a fun craft and of course their parenting stories.
Happy listening!
Geneviève & Heather
2020-07-0207 min
Mom TalkE137 - Real Mom Moments | Parenting during a Pandemic | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments that they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
Geneviève and Heather are wrapping up the 3rd Season of ParentTalk and sharing how they and their families are handling being quarantined with little ones.
Happy listening!
Geneviève & Heather
2020-06-0109 min
Mom TalkE136 - How to Have a Successful Divorce or Separation with Juli Hall & Martha Sasser | Parent TalkEpisode: E136 - How to Have a Successful Divorce or Separation with
Guest(s): Juli Hall & Martha Sasser
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Juli Hall & Martha Sasser with Co-Parenting Into The Future to talk about how to have a successful divorce or separation.
We cover:
How to create a partnership that will also empower their children going forward.
The problems that ‘blaming the other parent’ cause for the children.
How ‘getting responsible’ for what happened in the marriage can contribute to a...
2020-05-2521 min
Parenting In The Thick Of It with Louise Clarke432: How To Manage Difficult TeensIf you are struggling to handle the teen years + Covid19 and their chosen behaviors, then please join me, Genevieve Kyle Lefebvre and Heather Fox, the podcast hosts of ParentTalk, as we discuss all this and more. Tune in...
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2020-05-2240 min
Mom TalkE135 - Supporting your Child Through Grief with Sonja Latifpour | Parent TalkEpisode: E135 - Supporting your Child Through Grief
Guest(s): Sonja Latifpour, Registered Social Worker, Child Psychotherapist, and Clinical Director at Bright Star Counselling.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Registered Social Worker and Child Psychotherapist Sonja Latifpour with Bright Star Counselling, to talk about supporting our children through grief.
We cover:
At some point or another, our children will experience losing a loved one. This may be a parent, a grandparent, a friend or even a pet. Sonja shares some things a parent s...
2020-05-1824 min
Mom TalkE134 - How to Manage Difficult Teenagers with Louise Clarke | Parent TalkEpisode: E134 - How to Manage Difficult Teenagers
Guest(s): Louise Clarke, Parenting Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster, and Author
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Parenting Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster, and Author Louise Clark, to talk about How to Manage Difficult Teenagers.
We cover:
What we need to understand developmentally about our teens.
The main struggles parents are facing with their teens.
Strategies we should avoid.
The best way to handle screen time and social media.
How to encour...
2020-05-1138 min
Block Of The WeekBlock Of The Week Special Episode 1: Mental HealthIn This Special Episode We Have A Talk About Our Experiences With Mental Health In Our Lives And Things We Do To Stay Positive. If You Need Anyone To Talk To Block Of The Week's DMs Are Always Open Otherwise Below You Can Find Crisis Hotlines To Call And Text If Your Going Through Something. Otherwise Enjoy And Stay Safe.Crisis Resources:United StatesNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Phone: 1 800 273 TALK (8255)Lifeline Crisis Chat http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org...
2020-05-0800 min
Mom TalkE133 - What Young Children Need You to Know with Bridgett Miller | Parent TalkEpisode: E133 - What Young Children Need Tou to Know
Guest(s): Bridgett Miller, Parenting Consultant, and Author
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Parenting Expert and now Author, Bridgett Miller! She is launching her brand new book “What Young Children Need You to Know” and is here to tell us all about it along with some great tips as always.
We cover:
Why this book isn’t your typical parenting book that's meant to be read cover to cover, but instead, readers are encouraged to focus on p...
2020-05-0417 min
Mom TalkE132 - Returning to Exercise after Birth with Sheree Budgell | Parent TalkEpisode: E132 - Returning to Exercise after Birth.
Guest(s): Sheree Budgell, Pelvic Health & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Sheree Budgell, to talk about returning to exercise after birth.
We cover:
What timelines should a postpartum mom follow when returning to exercise or running?
For moms who love to run, should they be squeezing their pelvic floor the entire time to prevent leaking?
Symptoms that moms should be aware of that indicate that a type of excerc...
2020-04-2727 min
Mom TalkE131 - Why we Struggle as much as we do as Parents in Today's World with Ashley Avinashi | Parent TalkEpisode: E131 - Why we Struggle as much as we do as Parents in Today's World.
Guest(s): Ashley Avinashi , Parenting Coach, Best Selling Author, and Founder of Raising Humanity.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Parenting Coach, Best Selling Author, and Founder of Raising Humanity, Ashley Avinashi, to talk with us about why we struggle as much as we do as parents in today's world.
We cover:
What made Ashley move from a successful corporate than entrepreneurial career into supporting the healing path for parent...
2020-04-2037 min
Mom TalkE130 - How to Navigate Parenting in your Community and Access Support & Services with Shawna Comey | Parent TalkEpisode: E130 - How to Navigate Parenting in your Community and Access Support & Services.
Guest(s): Shawna Comey, Family Navigator with Westcoast Families.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Family Navigator, Shawna Comey with Westcoast Families, to talk about how to Navigate Parenting in your Community and Access Support and Services
We cover:
What is a family navigator and what is their role in helping families.
Advice for new moms in the community.
What an average day of a navigator looks like.
...
2020-04-1316 min
Mom TalkE129 - What our Kids really need from us Right Now! With Dr. Deborah MacNamara | Parent TalkEpisode: E129 What our Kids really need from us Right Now! With Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Guest(s): Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Clinical counsellor, Faculty at the Neufeld Institute, Speaker, and Author.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are thrilled to be welcoming back, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Clinical counsellor, Faculty at the Neufeld Institute, Speaker, and Author. We will be talking about what our kids really need from us Right Now! These are unprecedented times and we need to be there for our children during this confusing and uncertain time. Find out how you can best suppo...
2020-04-0629 min
Mom TalkE128 - Stress Reduction Strategies with Victoria Smith | Parent TalkEpisode: E128 Stress Reduction Strategies
Guest(s): Victoria Smith, Stress Reduction Coach with Stress Less Ladies Ltd.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Victoria Smith, Stress Reduction Coach with Stress Less Ladies, to discuss Strategies for Reducing Stress.
We cover:
Do women (and particularly moms) experience more stress than men?
Signs of burnout.
Parents have a million things on the go. Here are some strategies to reduce overall stress.
With kids experiencing higher levels of anxiety, here’s how we can help...
2020-03-3023 min
Mom TalkE127 - Finding the Magic in Parenting with Dr. Steven Fonso | Parent TalkEpisode: E127 Finding the Magic in Parenting
Guest(s): Dr. Steven Fonso, D.C., Inspirational Teacher, Author, and Creative Entrepreneur.
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Dr. Steve Fonso D.C. with Veressent Life, to talk about Finding the Magic in Parenting. These are very uncertain times and with the need to stay home and away from others, we are spending a lot more time with our children. Find out how we can try to embrace the situation that is challenging us on so many different levels.
Stay safe and let’s tr...
2020-03-2326 min
Mom TalkE126 - Empowering Development through Sleep with Anna McMillan | Parent TalkEpisode: E126 Empowering Development through Sleep
Guest(s): Anna McMillan, Certified Paediatric Sleep Coach with Little Winks Sleep
Monday on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Anna McMillan, Certified Paediatric Sleep Coach with Little Winks Sleep, to talk about Empowering Development through Sleep.
We cover:
What healthy sleep looks like and how it plays a role in healthy development.
What we can do to help and encourage healthy sleep for development.
How sleep changes with development.
How we can support developmental leaps in...
2020-03-1622 min
Mom TalkE125 - When Toddlers say “No!” With Cherrie Tam | Parent TalkEpisode: E125 When Toddlers say “No!”
Guest(s): Cherrie Tam, Parenting Consultant with Parenting Littles.
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Parenting Consultant Cherrie Tam with Parenting Littles, to talk about when Toddlers say “No!”
We cover:
How saying “No” is a stage of development and is important to a toddler’s growth and development.
The best way to react and deal with our toddler when they respond to our request with a big “No”.
How to handle feeling triggered and losing patience after a day of co...
2020-03-0930 min
Mom TalkE124 - Mom Guilt with Nasreen Gulamhusein & Shahaa Kakar | Parent TalkEpisode: E124 Mom Guilt
Guest(s): Nasreen Gulamhusein & Shahaa Kakar from Breathing Space Counselling
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Registered Therapeutic Counsellors, Nasreen Gulamhusein, and Shahaa Kakar from Breathing Space Counselling, to talk with us about “Mom Guilt”.
We cover:
Why we experience mom guilt.
What exactly is guilt?
How do we get rid of mom guilt?
Some things that moms can do when the mom guilt strikes.
Happy Listening!
Geneviève & Heather
2020-03-0229 min
Mom TalkE123 - Real Mom Moments | Potty Training & Traveling with Kids with Allergies | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Heather talks about how “not” to toilet train and Geneviève shares an important tip on traveling with kids with allergies.
Happy listening!
Geneviève & Heather
2020-02-2908 min
Mom TalkE122 - Prenatal Yoga with Lori Lucas | Parent TalkEpisode: E122 Prenatal Yoga
Guest(s): Lori Lucas
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Lori Lucas to talk to us about Prenatal Yoga.
We cover:
What is Prenatal Yoga.
Benefits of Prenatal Yoga.
The importance of taking care of our bodies before birth.
How Prenatal Yoga can help your mind/body relationship during pregnancy.
Bonding with your baby through meditation and movement.
The difference between Prenatal Yoga and regular Hatha Yoga.
Happy listening!
...
2020-02-2427 min
Mom TalkE121 - Starting Solids with Katie Reitsma | Parent TalkEpisode: E121 Starting Solids
Guest(s): Katie Reitsma Live it Well Nutrition
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Registered Holistic Nutritionist Katie Reitsma to talk about Starting Solids.
We cover:
Why infant nutrition is so important.
How to know when your baby is ready to start solids.
Different ways to start solids.
How to transition from purées to more solid types of food.
Foods to avoid.
Baby Led Weaning.
Happy listening!
2020-02-1735 min
Mom TalkE120 - Whooping Cough (Pertussis) | Parent TalkEpisode: E120 Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Guest(s): Stephanie Watt
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve & Heather are welcoming fellow Mom Stephanie Watt to talk about Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough.
We cover:
What is Pertussis or Whooping Cough?
Stephanie shares the experience of her daughter having Pertussis when she was too young to be fully vaccinated.
Symptoms, Incubation period, How long are you contagious.
Best Practices for Prevention.
Happy listening!
Geneviève & Heather
2020-02-1028 min
Mom TalkE119 - Are you doing too much for your Child with Jason Kreidman | Parent Talk
Episode: E119 Are you doing too much for your Child?
Guest(s): Jason Kreidman Dad University
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming Jason Kreidman from Dad University to talk about whether we are doing too much for our Children.
We cover:
How we know if we are doing too much for our kids.
Reasons parents may be doing too much for their kids.
Things parents do for their kids that maybe they shouldn’t.
The consequences of doing too much for our kid...
2020-02-0320 min
Mom TalkE118 - Depression in Children with Sonja Latifpour | Parent TalkEpisode: E118 Depression in Children
Guest(s): Sonja Latifpour Bright Star Counselling
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Sonja Latifpour from Bright Star Counselling, to talk about Depression in Children.
We cover:
• What is depression and how we know if it’s depression and not just sadness.
• What depression looks like at different ages.
• Why children get depression.
• What to do if your child is talking about suicide.
• Treatment options for depression.
• Tips for helping your child at h...
2020-01-2726 min
Mom TalkE117 - Real Mom & Dad Moments with Jason Kreidman | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s Special Edition REAL MOM & DAD MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children. Today we have the pleasure of also welcoming Jason Kreidman from Dad University to share his own Real “Dad” Moment.
In this episode, Jason shares a parenting awareness moment he experienced with his daughter, Heather shares the conclusion of Hudson’s Big Boy Bed transition and what that now looks like for her whole family, and Geneviève talks...
2020-01-2210 min
Mom TalkE116 - Bed Wetting with Sue Atkins | Parent TallkEpisode: E116 Bed Wetting
Guest(s): Sue Atkins The Parenting Expert
Monday on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are excited to be welcoming back Parenting Expert, Speaker, and Author from the U.K., Sue Atkins to talk with us about Bed Wetting.
We cover:
• Why our child may be wetting the bed.
• Possibility of being a medical condition.
• How we can help them.
• Why it’s important not to laugh or make children feel bad for bed wetting.
• When we should consider se...
2020-01-2015 min
Mom TalkE115 - Beyond the Birds & the Bees, Sex Ed. For Kids with Corinne Underwood | Parent TalkEpisode: E115 Beyond the Birds & the Bees, Sex Ed. For Kids
Guest(s): Corinne Underwood with Choices for Sexual Health
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Corinne Underwood, Sexual Health Educator, Certified Coach and Founder of Choices for Sexual Health, to talk to us about Sex Education for Kids.
We cover:
• The right time to start talking about sex with our children.
• Why it is important.
• What we need to talk about and when.
• How to have “the talk”.
• How...
2020-01-1322 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 386: How to Tame Our Own ReactivityLooking for a great conversation on how to do this then look no further. ParentTalk Podcast hosts Genevieve Kyle Lefebvre and Heather Fox and I had a wonderful discussion about it. Tune in...
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2020-01-0930 min
Mom TalkE114 - How to Tame our own Reactivity with Louise Clarke | Parent TalkEpisode: E114 How to Tame our own Reactivity
Guest(s): Louise Clarke with Your Parenting Partner
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Parenting Coach Louise Clarke with Your Parenting Partner, to talk about how to Tame our own Reactivity.
We cover:
• How we can manage our emotional reactivity.
• How we can stop being reactive parents.
• What Louise does to manage her own reactivity.
Happy Listening!
Genevieve & Heather
2020-01-0628 min
Mom TalkE109 - The Power of Communication with Treya Klassen | ParentTalkEpisode: E109 The Power of Communication
Guest(s): Treya Klassen, Communication Course Leader, and Speaker
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather welcome Communication Course Leader and Speaker Treya Klassen, to talk about the Power of Communication.
We cover:
• Why communication is so powerful.
• The impact of language on our children.
• How it is important for parents to align with each other in their conversations.
• The impact of our conversations on our children.
• Anything can be solved in a conversation.
• Treya, what have you created inside conversations with your chi...
2019-11-2534 min
Mom TalkE105 - Real Mom Moments | Octobre | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Geneviève tells the funniest story from when she was in the shower with her son Alex, we don’t want to spoil it so you’re going to have to listen lol! And Heather shares how she’s been struggling with Postpartum Depression over the last couple of months and the help she’s looking to get to help...
2019-10-3016 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 353: The Impact of Cell Phones & Devices On Our Family - recorded with ParentTalk PodcastJoin me, Genevieve Kyle Lefebvre and Heather Fox (the hosts of Parent Talk Podcast) as we discuss the impact of cell phones on our kids and the family, how to set limits around it, how we can empower our kids to be able to regulate themselves with it, at what age should kids have cell phones and MORE... Tune in...
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2019-10-1031 min
Mom TalkE096 - Real Mom Moments | July | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Heather talks how grateful she is for her friends and family that went above and beyond to help her out when she recently put her neck out and Genevieve shares about how she had to switch last minute to hosting Nathan’s first birthday party inside when it unexpectedly decided to rain. Again help from friends and fami...
2019-08-0611 min
Mom TalkE095 - Twin Life - A How to | Parent TalkEpisode: E095- Twins Life - A How-To
Guest(s): Leah Cairns, Krista Gruen, and Julia Tsirogiannis
Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming 3 local Moms to talk about life with Twins!
We Cover:
• Their reaction when they found out that they were expecting twins.
• Any complications while pregnant and/or with delivery.
• Did you get or ask for help when the twins were born?
• Something special that somebody did that really helped your family and how we can support a family expecting twins.
• Twins and multiples clubs and/or FB...
2019-07-2953 min
Mom TalkE092 - Babywearing & Language Development with Chelsey Chichak | Parent TalkEpisode: E092- Babywearing & Language Development with Chelsey Chichak
Guest(s): Chelsey Chichak, Speach & Language Pathologist
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Speach & Language Pathologist Chelsey Chichak to talk about Baby Wearing and Language Development.
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We cover:
• What babywearing has to do with language development.
• How we can use babywearing to help support my child’s speech and language skills.
• Types of carriers and wraps.
• Tips on toddler wearing.
• Where we can find help with babywearing. ...
2019-07-1517 min
Mom TalkE89 - Real Mom Moments | June | Parent TalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments we are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Heather talks how hard the toddler years can be on a couple and Genevieve shares about how she’s making a conscious effort to make time for herself and do more meditation.
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2019-06-2608 minParenting In The Thick Of It with Louise ClarkeEpisode 286: Helping Your Child Move Through Their Feelings (Co-hosted with ParentTalk Podcast)I was recently invited to be an expert on the ParentTalk Podcast hosted by Genevieve Kyle and Heather Fox where we had a rich discussion on how to help parents help their children develop emotional literacy. It is such a vital skill for our children to develop and is a skill which many of us have not yet quite mastered for ourselves! Tune in…
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2019-06-0424 min
Mom TalkE84 - Real Mom Moments | May | Parent Talk
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Heather shares about her family’s long weekend and Geneviève confesses about the appointment she almost missed for her son and having to go in her pj’s, yes it happens to us all!
They are also inviting listeners to participate by sending them stories of their own that they would like to be shared o...
2019-05-2906 min
Mom TalkE83 - Treating PMS Using Natural Medicine with Dr. Kathleen Mahannah | Parent Talk
Episode: E83- Treating PMS using Natural Medicine with Dr. Kathleen Mahannah ND.
Guest(s): Dr. Kathleen Mahannah ND.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Kathleen Mahannah to talk about treating PMS with Natural Medicine.
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We cover:
• What exactly is premenstrual syndrome?
• Why PMS occurs, and what causes it.
• Why a woman might choose to see a naturopathic doctor for PMS.
• How you can treat PMS naturally.
• What foods you c...
2019-05-2725 min
Mom TalkE81 - Sprains, strains and Growing Pains with Julie Paul | Parent TalkEpisode: E81 - Sprains, Strains, & Growing Pains
Guest(s): Julie Paul, Paediatric Physiotherapist
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Paediatric Physiotherapist, Julie Paul, to talk to us about Sprains, Strains, & Growing Pains.
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We cover:
The difference between sprains, strains and growing pains.
Is there any way to help our kids with growing pains? Can you give us more information on growing pains?
If we as parents have chronic pain, what can we do to prevent our children from mirroring us?
When children have flat feet...
2019-05-1323 min
Mom TalkE80 - Sibling Rivalry with Julie Romanowski | Parent TalkEpisode: E80 - Sibling Rivalry
Guest(s): Julie Romanowski, Certified 'Early Childhood Consultant' and 'Children's Behaviour & Discipline Specialist
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather welcome Certified 'Early Childhood Consultant' and 'Children's Behaviour & Discipline Specialist, Julie Romanowski, to talk about Sibling Rivalry.
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We cover:
• What are the causes of Sibling Rivalry?
• Is Sibling Rivalry normal?
• When does Sibling Rivalry start and how we can deal with it?
• Preparing for a new sibling...here comes baby!
• How Sibling Rivalry can affect the family.
2019-05-0629 min
Mom TalkE79 - Real Mom Moments | April | ParentTalkHi Everyone,
Welcome to ParentTalk’s REAL MOM MOMENTS!!!
These segments include the "Cute and the Funny" as well as the "Crazy and Frazzled" moments they are experiencing being mothers of young children.
In this episode, Heather talks about her transition to becoming a mom of 2 and Genevieve shares the fun and silly way that has been working to gain cooperation from her toddler in the mornings as well as her hubby’s newest “playlist”.
We are also announcing the winner of our “Spa Contest”!!
Click on The Mompreneur to read our wri...
2019-05-0208 min
Mom TalkE78 - The Do's and the Don'ts of Teething with Dr. Calvin Tham - Parent TalkEpisode: E 78- The Do's and the Don'ts of Teething with Dr. Calvin Tham
Guest(s):Dr. Calvin Tham, Dentist
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève, and Heather welcome Dentist Dr. Calvin Tham to talk about the Do’s and Don’ts of Teething.
Stay tuned!
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We cover:
• Common myths of teething and why it gets a bad rap.
• Symptoms of teething.
• Common treatments to avoid.
• Recommend treatments for teething.
2019-04-2927 min
Mom TalkE75 - Car Seat Safety with Holly Choi - Parent TalkEpisode: E 75- Car Seat Safety with Holly Choi
Guest(s): Car Seat Technician Holly Choi
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Car Seat Technician Holly Choi from Safe Beginnings, to talk about Car Seat Safety.
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We cover:
• Why car seat safety is so important.
• How we should select a car seat.
• Is it safe to use a used car seat?
• What happens when a car seat has been in a car accident.
• The safest place to install a ca...
2019-04-0833 min
Mom TalkE74 - A Naturopathic Approach to help focus our High-Energy Child with Dr. Sarah Wulkan - Parent TalkEpisode: E74 - A Naturopathic Approach to help focus our High-Energy Child
Guest(s): Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Wulkan
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Wulkan to discuss a Naturopathic Approach to help focus our High-Energy Child.
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We cover:
• My child doesn’t stop moving! Could it be ADHD? What is normal?
• My child was diagnosed with ADHD, what do I do next?
• My child doesn’t have an ADHD diagnosis but he/she is driving us crazy and seems t...
2019-04-0128 min
Mom TalkE70 - Understanding your Child’s Anxiety with Sonja Latifpour and Courtney Nichols - Parent TalkEpisode: E-70 Understanding your Child's Anxiety
Guest(s): Sonja Latifpour, Social Worker and Courtney Nichols, Clinical Counsellor.
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Social Worker Sonja Latifpour and Clinical Counsellor Courtney Nichols to talk about how to better understand your child’s anxiety.
We cover:
• What anxiety looks like in children.
• What is happening in my child’s brain when they are feeling/experiencing worry.
• Common things we as parents may attempt to do to help that may not actually be that helpful.
• Does empathy work as a tool to ease a...
2019-03-1130 min
Mom TalkE65 - Decoding Children’s Behaviour with Louise Clarke - Parent TalkEpisdoe: E-65 Decoding Children’s Behaviour with Louise Clarke
Guest(s): Louise Clarke, Certified Parent Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster
Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Louise Clarke, Certified Parent Coach, Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster, and Mom of 3 Teens, to talk to us about decoding our children’s behaviour.
We cover:
• How to decode our children’s behaviour.
• How understanding our child’s behaviour is the key to knowing how to deal with it.
• What Louise recommends parents do to understand why their child is behaving a certain way.
• When our child...
2019-02-1123 min