(missing intro from previous version has been added!)When we think of disciplining our children, we often think of punishing them for their bad behavior. However, this doesn't teach our child what to do when they are frustrated or which behavi

Changing our view of discipline from punishing to teaching

Aug 27th, 2020 1h 15m

When we think of disciplining our children, we often think of punishing them for their bad behavior. However, this doesn't teach our child what to do when they are frustrated or which behaviour is appropriate when they are mad. My guest today t

How does a father nurture their child’s development?

Jul 14th, 2020 43m 35s

Fathers play an important role in a child’s development. Some are similar to a mother’s such that research shows that when a father is sensitive to their child’s needs, it helps a child build their emotional skills and even helps them with acad

Why are rules important for my child's development?

Jun 11th, 2020 41m 26s

Boundaries (also called limits or rules) are more important than we might think. They give children a sense of security, even if might think so given that they love to push boundaries! In today’s episode, I chat with Jess, a therapist and found

School readiness is not about ABC's and 123's

May 29th, 2020 58m 3s

Is your child about to start Kindergarten? Have you ever wondered if they are ready to begin school? Which skills do they need to succeed not only in Kindergarten, but throughout their academic life? This week’s guest is Rebecca Weiner. She is

Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months

May 14th, 2020 1h 2m

In today’s episode, we are talking about motor milestones in babies! Why is tummy time important? Why is it important for a baby not to skip crawling? What are some head-shape abnormalities? When should a baby start turning, crawling, or walkin

Benefits of play for child development

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 6m

In today’s episode, we talk about play! There are so many opportunities for play with items around our home and Emma from @play_at_home_mummy has an Instagram account that beautifully illustrates this. We chat about setting up a playroom, diff

What new parents should know about baby development and the brain

Apr 16th, 2020 1h 1m

In today’s episode, I chat with Jenny and Carrie about their advice to new parents. We talk about the importance of a stimulating environment, which doesn’t mean having a lot around your baby, but rather being present, getting down on the floor

Understanding childhood anxiety before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1st, 2020 54m 51s

In this episode, we discuss childhood anxiety. How do we differentiate between worry and symptoms of anxiety in a child? Symptoms of childhood anxiety can often manifest as challenging behavior or tantrums in young children. Dr. Yee explains th

Effective Use of Positive Reinforcement

Mar 15th, 2020 56m 4s

When we hear the term “positive reinforcement” we might get an image of giving a child candy or chocolate to get them to do what we want them to. However, in this episode, Courtney, a behavior analyst, explains that there is a lot more to it.S

Dealing with our emotions when we feel triggered by our children

Feb 27th, 2020 52m 43s

As parents, we can feel triggered by our baby crying for long periods of time, by our toddler acting out or by our 5-year-old ignoring us. We can’t control if and when a trigger will happen, but we can control how we react to triggers. My conve

ADHD and Students: Understanding the symptoms in and out of the classroom

Feb 13th, 2020 44m 14s

In episode 5, we focused on understanding when it might be the right time to have your child evaluated for ADHD. In this episode, we focus on "after the diagnosis". How can a child better manage their symptoms in the classroom, at home during h

ADHD and Students: When to get evaluated

Jan 28th, 2020 36m 17s

Part 1: Please note that this episode on ADHD has 2 parts. In today's episode, I discuss ADHD with my guest, Dr. Audrey Benoit. Is your child showing signs of ADHD or do they simply struggle with inattention? What are some signs that you should

Helping children learn to play independently

Jan 13th, 2020 25m 36s

If your child struggles with playing on their own, this episode will guide you on how to teach them this skill. Thank you to Jacinth, a parenting coach from Singapore and the founder of https://ourlittleplaynest.com/ and @ourlittleplaynest on I

Bilingualism and babies

Dec 18th, 2019 19m 20s

Can learning more than 1 language cause delays in a baby's first words? Will raising a bilingual child help them when they start school? What are some myths around bilingualism? In today’s episode, we will chat with a speech-language pathologis

Minimizing emotional outbursts

Nov 22nd, 2019 18m 39s

According to science, what are some strategies we can implement when it comes to helping our children learn to control their emotions (emotion regulation) and minimize their emotional outbursts/tantrums? Follow us on Instagram to see next week'

Benefits of reducing a toddler’s screen time

Nov 13th, 2019 37m 47s

Why is it important (according to science) to minimize screen time in children under the age of 5 and what can we do to replace screen time? In this episode, Dr. Kennedy and I chat about screen time and brain development in young children and I