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E106 - Essential Oils, from Pregnancy through Childhood with Meredith Dawson | Parent Talk

Episode: E106 Essential Oils, from Pregnancy through Childhood 

Guest(s): Meredith Dawson, Independent DoTerra Consultant

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Meredith Dawson, Independent DoTerra Consultant, to talk about Essential Oils, from Pregnancy through Childhood. 

We cover:

 • Essential Oils and how they can be used. 

 • How we can use them safely. 

 • Different ways/methods of using oils and the specific ages to go along with those methods. 

 • With so many oils on the market, how can we know what to look for and their quality? 

 • The best oils for our children. 

 • Meredith’s favourite oils and why. 

Happy listening! 

  Geneviève & Heather

E105 - Real Mom Moments | Octobre | 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, 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 her through. If you or someone you know is struggling with PPD/A, please know that you’re not alone and it’s ok to ask for help. ❤️

Happy Listening

Geneviève & Heather

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E104 - Helicopter Parenting vs. Free-Range Parenting with Julie Romanowski | Parent Talk

Episode: E-104 Helicopter Parenting vs. Free-Range Parenting with Julie Romanowski. 

Guest(s): Julie Romanowski

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming “Children’s Behaviour and Discipline Specialist” Julie Romanowski, to discus Helicopter Parenting versus Free-Range Parenting. 

We cover: 

 • The difference between Helicopter Parenting and Free Range Parenting. 

 • How to balance independence and safety. 

 • How does age, development, rules, and expectations come into play?

 • How to deal with the judgments about your decision or parenting overall. 

E103 - Is French Immersion for your Family? | Parent Talk

Episode: E103 | Is French Immersion for your Family? | Parent Talk

Guest(s): Geneviève Hassan and Karen Clarke, two local Moms

Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are talking with Geneviève Hassan and Karen Clarke, two local Moms, about their French Immersion experiences. Heather will also be sharing her thoughts and experiences as a former French Immersion student. 

We cover: 

 • Personal stories of their individual experiences with the French Immersion program. 

 • Where they have decided to send their children to school. 

 • If Geneviève could do things over, would she have still sent her children to French Immersion or would she have done things differently?

 • How do Karen and Heather find their English is after being in French Immersion. 

E102 | Creating Connection Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death with Michelle Tyliakos | Parent Talk

Episode: E102 Creating Connection through Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Termination and Neonatal Death with Michelle Tyliakos.
Guest(s): Michelle Tyliakos, Birth Doula from Crowning Glory Birth

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and so to help erase the stigma, today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather will be joined by Michelle Tyliakos, Birth Doula from Crowning Glory Birth, to talk about creating connection through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination and neonatal death.

We cover:

• How Michelle became involved in the conversation around pregnancy loss.
• What someone who is or has experienced pregnancy loss may be going through.
• What could be improved for people going through this experience?
• How can we help if we know someone in this situation?
• What is a Full Spectrum Doula?
• What’s next for In Our Hearts and the community.

In Our Hearts- group peer support https://www.facebook.com/inourheartsloss
Individual Peer Support - www.crowningglorydoula.ca
Angel Dresses http://angeldressescanada.com
Empty Cradle http://www.emptycradle.bc.ca
Butterfly Run https://www.butterflyrunvancouver.com
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Seeking Ceremony- a group of women who make memory boxes on the North Shore https://www.seekingceremony.com

E101 - The Impact of Cell Phones & Devices on our Family with Louise Clark | Parent Talk

Episode: E101- The Impact of Cell Phones & Devices on our Family with Louise Clark. 

Guest(s): Louise Clark, Parenting Coach, Podcaster, and Mindfulness Coach

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Parenting Coach, Podcaster, and Mindfulness Coach, Louise Clark, to talk about the Impact of Cell Phones & Devices on our Family. 

We cover:

 • The impact of cell phones and devices on our children and the family. 

 • How we can manage our devices with our children. 

 • How we can empower our children to regulate themselves with their devices. 

 • At what age should we consider giving our children a phone. 

E100 - Real Mom Moments - 100th Episode Celebration recorded Live on Location! | Parent Talk

Episode: E100 Real Mom Moments - 100th Episode Celebration recorded Live on Location!

 Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are thrilled to be celebrating their 100th Episode!! To celebrate, they’ve gathered past and future guests and experts from the podcast along with a bunch of local moms and their little ones for a super fun social lunch. This episode was recorded live on location during the celebration!!
 
Hear all the excitement as we talk about the absolutely fantastic Swag Bags the Moms were gifted and how you, our listeners, will have the chance every month to be our “V.I.M.” (Very Important Mom) and WIN an amazing Prize Pack of your very own!!
 
Our first “V.I.M.” was awarded to our wonderful friend and supporter Cheryl Dushop!
The episode is topped off with Geneviève, Heather, and many of the party guests sharing their own # Real Mom Moments! The following Moms were open and brave and shared their own personal stories, Ashley Tingley, Candice Tizzard, Janine Melenka, Niki Ford-Dunnet, Nasreen Gulamhusien, Brittany MacKay, Pria Dhaliwal, Delia Leon- Urbiola, Katherine Uunila, Jennifer Kolbuc, Suzanne Whittemore, and Katie Reitsma.
So much fun, you won’t want to miss!!
 
 
 
A huge Thank You to all the attending Experts:
 
 • From Parenting Littles, Parenting and Financial Consultant, Cherrie Tam
 • From Look with Love, Parenting Consultant, Bridgett Miller
 • From Bright Star Counselling, Social Worker and Psychotherapist, Sonja Latifpour
 • From Getting It Together, Professional Organizer, Rowena List
 • From Safe Beginnings, First Aid Instructor and Car Seat Technician, Holly Choi
 • From Leapfrog Gymnastics, Owner and Head Coach, Sara Markel Kerrigan
 • From Stages Doula & Photography, Candice Tizzard
 • From Crowning Glory Birth, Birth Doula, Michelle Tyliakos
 • From Breathing Space Counselling, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Nasreen Gulamhusien
 • From Live it Well Nutrition, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Katie Reitsma
 • From Mama Bear Holistic Care, Registered Nurse, Agnes Mayer
 • From the Tooth Bus Pria Dhaliwal
 
Many of these wonderful ladies donated to the Swag Bags and Door Prizes as well as the Monthly “V.I.M.” Giveaways!
We’d also like to thank the following ladies for their generous contributions!
 
 • Lori Mork, Best Selling Author, Wellness Coach.
 • Deborah MacNamara, Clinical Counsellor at Kid’s Best Bet, Author of Best Seller Rest, Play, Grow, Educator & on Faculty at Neufeuld Institute.
 • Jennine Lewis with Lani Lou Baby Boutique and Shelby & Jun
 • Dr. Sarah Wulkan, Naturopathic Practitioner.
 • Jennifer Kolbuc with Mountain Top Consulting
 • Ina Fung with Epicure
 • Heather Beckley with Norwex
 • Meridith Dawson with DoTerra
 • Corrine Underwood, Sexual Health Educator
 • Danielle Wong with Silver Icing
 • Anna Maria Marando with Mary Kay
 • Lara McTavish with Runners and Booties Fitness
 
We will be celebrating our 100th episode all week and will be sharing many beautiful moments with you.  So please stay turned on our social media to view the images.
 
Here’s to One Hundred Episodes! Our 3rd season has begun and we’re so grateful to all of you as we couldn’t have done it alone.
 
Happy Listening!
 
Geneviève & Heather
 
Photo Credit: Stages Doula & Photography, Candice Tizzard

E099 - Active Learning with Mark Boston | Parent Talk

Episode: E 99- Active Learning - Developing Physical Literacy in your Child with Mark Boston. 

Guest(s): Mark Boston, owner and teacher at Active Kids Academy

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Mark Boston, owner and teacher at Active Kids Academy, to talk with us about Active Learning and Developing your Child’s Physical Literacy. 

We cover: 

 • What is Active Learning. 

 • Why Active Learning is so important for children. 

 • Where the inspiration comes from for an Active Learning Preschool. 

 • How we can promote Active Learning in our home. 

E098 - Postpartum Depression | Parent Talk

Episode: E098 Postpartum Depression 

Guest(s): local Moms, Joyelle Brandt, Michelle Tyliakos, and Erin VanVeen

Today on ParentTalk, Genevieve and Heather are welcoming local Moms, Joyelle Brandt, Michelle Tyliakos, and Erin VanVeen, to talk about their personal stories of Postpartum Depression. 

We cover: 

 • When they started to feel different. 

 • What steps they took. 

 • How much time they took off before going back to work. 

 • What has helped them? 

 • What they would like to say to anyone who thinks they might be experiencing postpartum depression. 

 

E097 - Strategies for Bedtime Behaviour with Lara Rabb | Parent Talk

Episode: E097 Strategies for Bedtime Behaviour with Lara Rabb

Guest(s): Lara Rabb, Sleep Consultant

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Sleep Consultant Lara Rabb from “Heavy Eyes Happy Hearts” to about Strategies for Bedtime Behaviour. 

We cover: 

 • The most common toddler sleep challenges. 

 • Preparing our family to make changes at bedtime. 

 • The importance of our children having an opportunity to express their feelings around change. 

 • How you and your partner can support each other through sleep challenges.