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Podcast Episode 243: Growing Up with Two Moms
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 243 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to…
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Podcast Episode 242: Mission Critical – Cultivating Community
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 242 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the…
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Podcast Episode 241: Preventing Parenting Burnout
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 240 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the…
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1,000 Families Project: Growing Up in 3 Different Countries
A young journalist tells the story of her international upbringing, growing up in 3 different countries. Until recently, I thought my family was very traditional and that we didn’t really have special family stories. However, a few weeks ago I had a conversation with my friends about families, and it was then that I realized…
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Podcast Episode 239: Raising a Baby Born Too Soon
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 239 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore what it takes to be a parent to a premature baby. I’m joined for this episode by Tammy Sharrow, a long-time neonatal nurse and associate professor of nursing at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Along with…
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Podcast Episode 238: Olympian Silken Laumann on Raising Kids to Embrace Vulnerability
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 238 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to Olympian Silken Laumann about how we can teach our children to overcome difficult circumstances and achieve better mental health. It’s an absolute thrill for me to welcome celebrated, four-time Canadian Olympian Silken Laumann to the…
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Podcast Episode 237: Preparing for your teen to leave the nest
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 237 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a psychologist about preparing teens for university or college life. The departure for college or university represents a huge shift in our relationship with our nearly adult children. But, wow, can seem that they still…
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Podcast Episode 236: How This Young Man Recovered from Video Game Addiction
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 236 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a mother and son team about the reality of video game addiction. I’m joined for this episode by a mother and her adult son. Elaine and Jake Uskoski are here to share their experience with…
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Podcast Episode 235: Stephanie Land on Motherhood and Poverty
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 235 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a writer about her experiences with motherhood and poverty, and what we can do to help erase the stigma surrounding this complex issue. It’s my delight to be able to bring you a remarkable and…
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Podcast Episode 234: The Beautiful Thing About Gathering Community
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 234 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the importance of having a supportive community around you, especially when times get tough. For this episode, we welcome Leisse Wilcox back on the show. Leisse is a writer, coach, speaker and mom of three. She…
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Podcast Episode 233: Cooking for a More Allergic World
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 233 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how to prepare easy meals and snacks for people with allergies. Cooking for a group, sending lunch to school, is a different business these days. Something like 40 per cent of children are affected by life-threatening…
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Podcast Episode 232: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 232 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how we can help our children nurture healthy friendships. There are times when the dynamics between our kids and their friends are sort of baffling. When things are going smoothly, everything is great. But when there’s…
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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day — Policy Change
Sure, spa days and macaroni art are nice. But if you really want to help out moms — and by extension, families and the economy — here’s what we’d really like to receive this year. Heads up, politicians and policymakers: we’re talking to you. The bulletin board above my standing desk holds some sweet Mother’s…