
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
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By the age of five or six, your kids will form eating, exercise, and sleep habits that can last a lifetime. The Guelph Family Health Study is testing new ways for kids to learn healthy habits early - habits that can significantly lower a child's risk for disease now and in the future. Our podcast, Healthy Habits, Happy Homes provides evidence-based advice, tips, tools, and interviews with..
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
3d ago
In our upcoming episode, the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast team had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie about all things equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)! Tune into Healthy Habits Happy Homes wherever you get your podcasts on February 18, 2025, to listen in on this important and inspiring conversation ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
1w ago
In this episode, we chatted with Dr. Kristel Thomassin about how parents can help their family better manage anxiety. Dr. Thomassin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Director of the Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab at the University of Guelph. In her work, she studies how the family impacts children’s emotional development. Be sure not to miss out on this episode, in which Dr. Thomassin shares great insights into anxiety, and how families can manage this emotion at home ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
3w ago
In this episode we chatted with Cory Silverberg. Cory is a sex educator, author, and queer person who smiles a lot when they talk. Cory teaches and talks with young people, adults, and professionals across North America about gender, sexuality, disability, and more. Their books for young people and families have been called “the books about sex that every family should read” by the New York Times and include the ALA Stonewall Honor Book Sex Is a Funny Word, and most recently You Know, Sex ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
2M ago
In this episode, we chatted with Rosanne Robinson and Cara Kasdorf! Rosanne and Cara are both Registered Dietitians, and co-owners of Blueprint Nutrition, a virtual nutrition counselling, consulting and online education practice specializing in child and adolescent nutrition, as well as sport nutrition for youth and adult athletes. Through their work, Rosanne and Cara support families, kids and athletes in nurturing healthy relationships with eating, food and their bodies. Don't miss out on this great conversation ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
2M ago
We are excited to have Dr. Kathryn Walton back on the podcast! Dr Walton is a registered dietitian and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Walton talks about navigating feeding challenges in children. She provides helpful tips to foster a positive environment, support the development, and encourage autonomy of children when it comes to eating. Links to resources: Angela Wallace- https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.families/ Feeding Littles - https://www.instagram.com/feedinglittles/ Solid Starts - https://www.instagram ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
3M ago
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Brock Williams. Dr. Brock Williams is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Division of Allergy at the University of British Columbia. He completed his PhD in Human Nutrition at the University of British Columbia and has worked as a Registered Dietitian in a variety of research and clinical roles. His primary research and clinical interests lie in food allergy prevention and treatment, infant feeding, and micronutrients. Make sure to check out this great episode ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
3M ago
In this episode we chatted with Rahbika Ashraf! Rahbika is a PhD Candidate in the lab of Dr. David Ma. She studies the the anti-breast-cancer potential of omega-3 fatty acids, and the effect of sugars and ultra-processed foods on diet. Don't miss listening in on this great conversation ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
4M ago
In this episode, we chatted with Robin Taub. Robin is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with a long history of working in the financial industry. Currently, she is a keynote speaker and an award-winning author. Her latest book, The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life, gives parents the information, strategies and inspiration they need to teach their kids about money. Don't miss listening in on this great conversation ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
11M ago
In today's episode of Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast, we are delighted to have Timothy Caulfield, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, the Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, and Canadian Research Chair in Health Law and Policy. Tim delves into challenging myths and misconceptions in health and science, drawing on his extensive research in ethics and public representation of science, and his award-winning work, “Relax Dammit: A User’s Guide to the Age of Anxiety.” He offers invaluable insights into navigating the current ..read more
Healthy Habits Happy Homes
1y ago
In this week’s episode, we are delighted to feature Nicole Osinga, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Nicole joins us in discussing the influence of social media on family diets and the significant responsibility of online influencers in disseminating health information. For more insights and tips from Nicole, follow her @nicoleosinga_rd ..read more