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E156 - How to make the holiday meaningful for your children with Genevieve & Becca

E156- How to make the holiday meaningful for your children with Geneviève & Becca

Do you need ideas on how to create an unforgettable holiday season that your children will remember for ever?

Learn about new tradition ideas and the meaning of the winter solstice.

Have you heard about the "pickle ornament" tradition?

Listen and find out about new ways to make your holiday season magical!

Happy Holiday!

Geneviève & Becca

E155 - The benefits of debate and speech as an after school activity with Cathy Cena | Parent Talk

E155-  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 free trial for your child.

 

Because every child has a voice…

 

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Genevieve & Becca

 

 

E154 - How play impacts language development with Becca Yu - Lewis | Parent Talk

E154 - 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 child language development and much more... 

Don’t miss our 1st episode!

 

Geneviève & Becca

 

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E153 - The Waldorf Education Philosophy with Jennifer Deathe | Parent Talk

Are you familiar with the different options that are available for your child’s education?
Do you wonder what the best education philosophy is for your child's personality and learning style?

We all want the very best for our children, giving them a solid foundation to grow from, and that will look different for different families. Part of making that decision is to research and learn about the many options available to your family. Everything from different teaching philosophies, education in different languages, to private or public schools.

In today’s new episode, we are welcoming the Enrolment Director of the Waldorf Academy in Toronto, Jennifer Deathe. Jennifer will be sharing information pertaining to the Waldorf Education Philosophy. How it started, how it differs from other education philosophies, and ways we can incorporate this philosophy in our own homes. Jennifer also has first hand knowledge of the value of the Waldorf experience as a parent of two children who both attended the Waldorf Academy.

Feel inspired and excited at the possibilities that are available for your child’s education as we learn about the Waldorf Education Philosophy together!

Happy Listening!

Genevieve & Heather

Episode: E153 The Waldorf Education Philosophy 

Guest(s): Jennifer Deathe, Enrolment Director of the Waldorf Academy in Toronto, and Mom of two.

E152 - Physiological Sleep with Candice Tizzard | Parent Talk

Do you know why your newborn wakes up at night?

What does a safe sleep environment look like for baby?

How do you sleep safely with baby in your bed?

In today’s new episode, we are exploring these questions and so many more!

Sleep (or lack there of, lol!) is definitely a topic talked about by many parents but not alway understood. How should sleep actually look for infants, babies, and toddlers? Luckily we have Sleep Educator, Candice Tizzard with us to help us all sleep a little easier. 

Whether you’re expecting or you’re already wading through that new parent fog, we’re confident that you will feel more confident about all things sleep.

Happy Listening!

Genevieve & Heather

Episode: E152 - Physiological Sleep

Guest(s): Candice Tizzard, Birth Doula, Photographer, and Baby Sleep Expert. Owner of Stages Doula and Photography.

E151 - Surrogacy with Vanessa Wideski | Parent Talk

Are you curious about the evolution of surrogacy in Canada?

Have you ever considered using a surrogate or even being one yourself?

Did you know that the increase in surrogacy in Canada has been dramatic with an estimate of 400% over the last decade!

The main reasons for this increase is 1- Infertility, with couples waiting till later in life to try and conceive as well as 2- Gay couples who are choosing to become parents.

In today’s new episode, Vanessa Wideski shares her own personal experience of being a surrogate mother and explains the whole process.

Enjoy listening to this beautiful story of such a pure expression of love. Maybe it will introduce you to an alternative solution in your own fertility journey or possibly even inspire you to become a surrogate yourself!

 

Happy Listening!

Geneviève & Heather

Episode: E151 Surrogacy 

Guest(s): Vanessa Wideski, two time Surrogate Mother, and Mom of two.

E150 - Music therapy with Brian Deo | Parent Talk

Music Therapy,

What is it and how can it help?

In today’s new Episode, we welcome Certified Music Therapist Brian Deo. Brian has extensive experience working with geriatrics and children with disabilities. He currently has his own practice, Van-Art Expression, working primarily with children and adults diagnosed with Autism, however everyone can benefit from Music Therapy.

Brian explains how Music Therapy uses music as a therapeutic tool for health and healing.  The incredible power of sound has the ability to reach into the body and literally heal, cast away pain, and save lives.

A fellow colleague of his from Calgary has a beautiful motto, ´Music Speaks when Words can not.´

We know you’ll enjoy learning all about this powerful alternative therapy that just might be right for you or your family!

 

Happy listening!

Geneviève & Heather

 

Episode: E150 - Music Therapy 

Guest(s): Brian Deo, Certified Music Therapist with Van-Arts Expression. 

E149 - Picky Eating vs. Problem Feeding with Becca Yu | Parent Talk

Are you getting ready to start solids with your little one?

Do you know the early milestones for eating?

Maybe you’ve already started and have questions?

What about pouches and sippy cups, can they impact your little one’s development?

 

On today’s new episode, Speech and Language Pathologist Becca Yu is here to answer all these questions and more!

Feel confident with this new stage knowing what to look for and who to see if you need help!

 

Happy Listening!

Genevieve & Heather

 

Episode - E149 Picky Eating vs. Problem Feeding

Guest(s): Becca Yu, Speech & Language Pathologist, Founder and owner of Citadel Speech and Language Services, and a Mom of two.

E148 - Nurturing our Children from the Inside Out with Ashley Avinashi | Parent Talk

How can we nurture our children and rebuild the connection?

What is our core responsibility as parents?  

What is authentic parenting?

In today’s new episode, we are welcoming back Ashley Avinashi. Ashley is a Parenting Coach, International Best-selling Author, Founder of Raising Humanity, and a Mom of two boys. 

She explains that in order to be the best parents we can be, we may need to unlearn our past conditioning and clear the path for our own children. We need to be as present as possible but understand that things will not always go the way we want and that this journey we’re on called Parenthood, is messy and that’s ok!

Listening to Ashley is always inspiring, we know you’ll love this episode!

Happy Listening!

Genevieve & Heather

 

Episode - E148 Nurturing our Children From the Inside Out 

Guest(s) - Ashley Avinashi, Parenting Coach, International Best-selling Author, Founder of Raising Humanity, and a Mom of two boys

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.