Did you know that the brain's dopamine activity can play a role in ADHD and picky eating? Children with ADHD often have lower levels of this neurotransmitter, which can lead to a preference for foods that are high in fat or sugar because they cause a "dopamine surge." But don't worry - on this week's episode of the Mom Talk podcast, we're chatting with nutritionist Shawna Hughes. She'll be sharing all sorts of helpful advice on how to expand your child's food choices without the battles, all while building a positive relationship with food. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn - we're ex ..read more

Aujourd'hui, nous vous proposons une mise à jour amicale et accessible sur les virus respiratoires avec Dre Celine Bergeron, pneumologue. Savez-vous pourquoi les enfants ont plusieurs rhumes par an ? Connaissez-vous les différents virus respiratoires, comment ils se transmettent et se manifestent ? Ne manquez pas ce nouvel épisode où nous vous offrons de précieuses mises à jour sur les virus respiratoires, y compris des informations sur la façon de les traiter pour nous-mêmes et nos tout-petits. Bonne écoute!   Visitez Tri-Cities Community Télévision pour visionnez cette entrevue: https ..read more

Do your children struggle with falling asleep? If so, we've got you covered on the latest episode of the Mom Talk podcast.   In just three minutes, we'll be sharing our top three tips for helping your kids get a good night's sleep.   So tune in and get ready to learn - we can't wait to have you join us! Geneviève, Heather & Becca ❤   Want more? Visit our podcast library. ?https://www.parenttalk.ca/podcast_list/     #newepisode #momtalk #momtalkpodcast #3tipsin3minutesformoms #momtips #busymoms #Sleep #motherhood #ChildSleep #SleepForKids #SleepTipsForChildren #Sle ..read more

Help!! I can’t pay my mortgage! What do I do? Are you struggling to pay your mortgage? Despite feeling capable when you first bought your house, sometimes unexpected financial situations arise. Interest rate hikes, for example, can impact your ability to make regular mortgage payments, potentially harming your credit score and putting your home at risk of repossession. But don't panic! There are options available to help you get back on track. In today's episode, we welcome Angela Calla - a mortgage expert, author, and business leader - who will be sharing her valuable insights on what to do i ..read more

How can you identify anxiety in your child? As parents, we may observe certain behaviors in our children that raise concerns about their anxiety levels. Join us in this episode with Deborah MacNamara as we explore common signs of anxiety in children and learn ways to support them. Tune in and discover valuable insights that can help you and your child thrive.  Happy Listening & Learning! Love, Geneviève, Heather & Becca  ❤️       #newepisode #momtalk #momtalkpodcast #3tipsin3minutesformoms #busymoms #motherhood #momlife #parenting #mom #kidsanxiety #understandi ..read more

Are you feeling overwhelmed lately as a mom? We totally get it, which is why on the first episode of The Mom Talk Podcast, we've got 3 tips to help you manage motherhood, especially if you're a busy mom. Plus, we'll be sharing some updates on what we've been up to with our own little ones. Make sure to stick around for a fantastic lineup of parenting experts and our "3 Tips in 3 Minutes" podcast series, specially curated for busy moms like you.   Happy listening & Learning ?   Love, Genevieve, Becca & Heather ❤️   #newepisode #momtalk #momtalkpodcast #3tipsin3minutesform ..read more

Ongoing 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   Listen & Subscribe Apple podcast link ?https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parent-talk/id1341421916   Google Podcast link ?https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wYXJ ..read more

Why transitioning from one activity to another can be such a struggle? Understanding difficulty in transitions - Why is it so painful? Dealing with change is often difficult for children, from leaving the playground for the day or switching from art to math in school. Being asked to change activities or locations is often a trigger for behavior like whining, complaining, or throwing tantrums. Kids may not be able to handle the big emotions that can come with transitions. They might learn that by stalling, they get to avoid the change for a bit longer. In this episode, Mathieu Lyons from the Ne ..read more

Do 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!   You can find us:  Apple podcast link https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parent-talk/id1341421916   Google Podcast link:  h ..read more

No 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 are talking with Sonja Latifpour from Bright ..read more