Parent Talk

About this podcast

ParentTalk is a conversation that supports and encourages Moms and Dads. Our show is a great way to connect, bounce ideas off other parents going through similar experiences and be the best parent we can be. ParentTalk is a valuable resource for all parents. Join us weekly for loads of fun!

Parent Talk

Episodes

2021
E147 - Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy 101 with Lacey Forsyth | Parent Talk
Do you experience pain during intercourse? Do you have pregnancy related pain? Did you have a c-section? Do you need to cross your legs before you sneeze? These are just a few reasons why we might see a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. In today’s new episode, Registered Physical Therapist, Lacey Forsyth with Bump Physio & Co. joins us to go through the basics of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and how it may be exactly what we need! Happy listening! Genevieve & Heather Episode - E147 Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy 101! Guest(s) - Lacey Forsyth, Registered Physical Therapist, owner of Bump Physio & Co. and Mom of two.
March 2, 2021
18 min
E146 - The Juggling Mother hangs on during COVID with Dr. Amanda Watson
Overwhelmed, burnt out, and just plain exhausted. Sound familiar? Are you trying to juggle it all but no matter how hard you try you still feel like you’re dropping the ball somewhere. These days, especially now during COVID, so much of the load falls on the mother. We feel guilty and want to be able to master it all but right now it’s just about surviving. Dr. Amanda Watson’s book, The Juggling Mother - Coming Undone in the Age of Anxiety, explores all of this and more. The true lesson in this Podcast is to be compassionate with ourselves, we must give ourselves grace. Take a listen and fill your cup today! Enjoy! Genevieve & Heather E146 - The Juggling Mother hangs on during COVID. Guest(s): Dr. Amanda Watson, Author, Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University and a Mom of two. Click here to find Amanda on our Panel of Experts! https://www.parenttalk.ca/dr-amanda-watson/
February 16, 2021
25 min
E145 -Tantrums, the Opportunity to Connect with your Child with Dr. Deborah MacNamara | Parent Talk
Are you triggered by your child’s tantrums? Do you give in just to make them stop? Did you know that this is actually an opportunity to connect with your child? Dr. Deborah MacNamara with the Neufeld Institute joins us today to explain how. Take a listen and find out what’s actually going on inside those little brains. Once you know how to support your child through these big emotions, you will feel much more calm and confident the next time your child has a tantrum. Enjoy! Genevieve & Heather E-145: Tantrums, the Opportunity to Connect with your Child. Guest(s): Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Clinical counselor, Faculty at the Neufeld Institute, Speaker, and Author.
February 2, 2021
27 min
E144 - What you need to know about Virtual Health Care with Dr. Alissia Valentinis | Parent Talk
Have you used Virtual Health Care for your family? If not, you might be wondering how it works and what is available. Due to COVID-19, most Doctors are not seeing their patients in person as often and are taking most appointments over the telephone or by video chat. Here in Canada, we are also very fortunate to have a Health Care App, ‘Babylon’ by Telus Health! This is a great option for the whole family if you don’t currently have a family doctor or you need to see someone sooner then your own Doctor can see you. Today Dr. Alissia Valentinis, Family Physician and the Ontario Medical Director for Babylon by Telus Health is here to let us know all about it! How to schedule an appointment, how and what to prepare for our virtual visit, and of course what to expect. After listening today, you will feel confident and ready for your next virtual appointment! Happy listening! Genevieve & Heather
January 12, 2021
17 min
2020
E143 - Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure. A Return to Your Body with Corinne Underwood | Parent Talk
Do you feel as confident and satisfied with your intimate relationships as you’d like? Are you wondering what sex looks like after childbirth? How about desire or lack there of? We’ll be diving into all of this and more on today’s new episode with Certified Sex & Relationship Coach and Sex Educator Corinne Underwood, Founder of Choices for Sexual Health. It’s time to feel sexy and confident again. Take back control and allow yourself to enjoy whatever pleasures YOU! Enjoy! Genevieve & Heather Episode: 143 - Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure. A Return to Your Body. Guest(s): Corinne Underwood, Certified Sex & Relationship Coach, Sex Educator, and Founder of Choices for Sexual Health.
December 15, 2020
23 min
E142 - Merry Money Management with Angela Calla | Parent Talk
E142 - Merry Money Management Guest(s): Angela Calla, Mortgage Expert, Author, and Radio Host Do you feel overwhelmed by holiday expenses and debt? This year has been so different for many of us. Some have lost jobs, some are trying to juggle kids and work from home, others have lost loved ones, and all of us will miss seeing the family and friends that this season normally brings together. COVID Christmas is going to be about getting creative and connecting in new ways. On today’s new episode we are going to brighten your holiday spirit as we welcome Mortgage & Finance Expert, Angela Calla with some great tips for managing money, dept, and holiday spending. You will gain some great knowledge and tools that will help you feel empowered and ready to spread some holiday cheer! Happy listening! Genevieve &Heather Click here to find Angela on our Panel of Experts! https://parenttalk.ca/angela-calla/
December 1, 2020
30 min
E141 - Play with a Purpose with Traci Costa | Parent Talk
Episode 141: Play with a Purpose Guest(s): Traci Costa, CEO and Founder of PK Beans How does your child process their feelings, especially during these difficult times? Unstructured play for both physical and emotional development is so very important. Calming and nurturing, helping to heal and communicate what sometimes can be too difficult to put into words. We must keep things simple, carve out those moments, and give children space and time to be bored. On today’s episode of ParentTalk, Traci shares why she believes play is so important, and how we can make space for play with a purpose. Let go of the negative connotation that play can have, and that it’s just a waste of time. Embrace the the simplicity and joy that unstructured play can bring while watching your children create and explore. Everyone will feel happier and naturally less stressed. Happy listening! Genevieve & Heather
November 17, 2020
24 min
E140 - Helping Complex Kids and their Families Thrive with Dr. Nareeta Stephenson | ParentTalk
Episode: E140 - Helping Complex Kids and their Families Thrive Guest(s): Dr. Nareeta Stephenson, Chiropractor Do you have a complex kid? Maybe they’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, are somewhere on the spectrum or perhaps they’re just extra sensitive. This can bring different challenges when it comes to parenting, discipline, school and socialization. You as a parent might feel isolated and alone, lost with where to turn, and guilty that you aren’t doing enough. In today’s new episode, Chiropractic Doctor, Nareeta Stephenson, will be sharing how having her own complex kid left her feeling, the challenges she faced and how this led to her working with these children. Hopefully listening to this podcast will bring you more understanding, knowledge, and some new ideas. Above all else, knowing that you’re not alone! Happy listening! Geneviève & Heather
November 3, 2020
17 min
E139 - Homeschooling 101 with Tamara Strijack | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 with both feet and actually have some fun! Tamara has a wonderful article and some additional resources available for our audience! To get your Free access, please visit the contact us section on our website, parenttalk.ca Happy Listening! Geneviève & Heather Click here to find Tamara on our Panel of Experts! https://parenttalk.ca/tamara-strijack/
October 20, 2020
26 min
E138 - Real Mom Moments | Canada Day | Parent Talk
Happy 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
July 2, 2020
8 min
E137 - Real Mom Moments | Parenting during a Pandemic | 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 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
June 1, 2020
10 min
E136 - How to Have a Successful Divorce or Separation with Juli Hall & Martha Sasser | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 powerful future. The importance of having agreements that work for the couple AND the kids. The importance of having a goal or a context that is bigger than just ‘getting along’ with your former spouse. Happy listening! Geneviève & Heather Co-parenting Into the Future Course, 10% OFF extended till the end of June! For more information visit coparentingintothefuture.com or call (832) 643-5908
May 25, 2020
22 min
E135 - Supporting your Child Through Grief with Sonja Latifpour | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 should know when explaining death to a child. How to know if your child is grieving. Signs to look for that your child is processing their feelings about the loss. What you can do as a parent to help your child understand and cope with a death. How to help your child when you are also grieving at the same time. When to seek professional help. Hoping this will be helpful to parents for when those difficult times come up. Here is another resource that could also be helpful, http://www.crccs.ca/ Geneviève & Heather Click here to find Sonja on our Panel of Experts! https://parenttalk.ca/sonja-laftifpour/
May 18, 2020
25 min
E134 - How to Manage Difficult Teenagers with Louise Clarke | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 encourage our teens to open up. What to do if our teens don’t ever seem to want to leave their rooms. Happy listening! Geneviève & Heather
May 11, 2020
39 min
E133 - What Young Children Need You to Know with Bridgett Miller | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 pages that resonate with them and the challenge they are seeking help with. What is Conscious Parenting? How parents should view their role in regards to raising their children. Bridgett shares some of the topics and describes how the book is laid out. Bridgett explains her perspective on what is happening when children do or say things “just for attention”. If you could only tell parents one thing, what would it be? Happy Listening! Geneviève & Heather
May 4, 2020
18 min
E132 - Returning to Exercise after Birth with Sheree Budgell | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 excercise is too much load for their pelvic floor. Can we do longterm damage by returning to high impact exercise too early? Other possible factors that need to be considered with returning to exercise. Happy Listening! Geneviève & Heather
April 27, 2020
28 min
E131 - Why we Struggle as much as we do as Parents in Today's World with Ashley Avinashi | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 parents. What is behind the chronic struggle that most parents face in today's world. How where we find ourselves today is perhaps the greatest collective opportunity we have to heal from intergenerational pain/patterns. What we can do as a first step in clearing what we are carrying so we can live more freely, on purpose, and in our joy. The core needs of our children and us as parents, during this unprecedented time. Happy Listening! Geneviève & Heather We wanted to tell you about the ‘Local Love Fund’ sponsored by United Way of the Lower Mainland. Our collective response to COVID-19 calls upon our resourcefulness, resilience and ability to take care of one another. Do you have a new and creative way for supporting your community? United Way is here to help. They have up to $1,000 available for your community project. For more information or to apply, visit uwlm.ca
April 20, 2020
38 min
E130 - How to Navigate Parenting in your Community and Access Support & Services with Shawna Comey | Parent Talk
Episode: 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. How families can find help during the pandemic. Happy Listening! Geneviève & Heather
April 13, 2020
17 min
E129 - What our Kids really need from us Right Now! With Dr. Deborah MacNamara | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 support them! We cover: How parenting might look different right now given the current situation. Different levels of stress that accompany this pandemic. The best way to explain the situation to our kids without creating more fear. How to best handle our own feelings of fear and anxiety so not to worry our kids. The most effective way to support our kids during this difficult time. Hope this helps! Stay Safe! Xo Geneviève & Heather
April 6, 2020
30 min
E128 - Stress Reduction Strategies with Victoria Smith | Parent Talk
Episode: 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 them to stress less. How we can build in daily self-care without it adding way more to our list. Happy listening! Geneviève & Heather
March 30, 2020
24 min

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Episodes

E147 - Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy 101 with Lacey Forsyth | Parent Talk

E146 - The Juggling Mother hangs on during COVID with Dr. Amanda Watson

E145 -Tantrums, the Opportunity to Connect with your Child with Dr. Deborah MacNamara | Parent Talk

E144 - What you need to know about Virtual Health Care with Dr. Alissia Valentinis | Parent Talk

E143 - Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure. A Return to Your Body with Corinne Underwood | Parent Talk

E142 - Merry Money Management with Angela Calla | Parent Talk

E141 - Play with a Purpose with Traci Costa | Parent Talk

E140 - Helping Complex Kids and their Families Thrive with Dr. Nareeta Stephenson | ParentTalk

E139 - Homeschooling 101 with Tamara Strijack | Parent Talk

E138 - Real Mom Moments | Canada Day | Parent Talk

E137 - Real Mom Moments | Parenting during a Pandemic | Parent Talk

E136 - How to Have a Successful Divorce or Separation with Juli Hall & Martha Sasser | Parent Talk

E135 - Supporting your Child Through Grief with Sonja Latifpour | Parent Talk

E134 - How to Manage Difficult Teenagers with Louise Clarke | Parent Talk

E133 - What Young Children Need You to Know with Bridgett Miller | Parent Talk

E132 - Returning to Exercise after Birth with Sheree Budgell | Parent Talk

E131 - Why we Struggle as much as we do as Parents in Today's World with Ashley Avinashi | Parent Talk

E130 - How to Navigate Parenting in your Community and Access Support & Services with Shawna Comey | Parent Talk

E129 - What our Kids really need from us Right Now! With Dr. Deborah MacNamara | Parent Talk

E128 - Stress Reduction Strategies with Victoria Smith | Parent Talk