Applying empathy with consequences + Teen headaches & posture + Family sports & rec festival

April 25, 2014

TweetTune in this Saturday, April 26 at 4pm for Real Parenting on CFAX 1070. Applying empathy with consequences Jennifer du Toit is a trained and independent facilitator of ‘Parenting the Love and Logic Way’ curriculum, established by the Love and Logic Institute, based in Denver, Colorado. She joins the Real Parenting show this Saturday to [...]

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Understanding anxiety + Broaching difficult topics with kids + Go play outside!

April 18, 2014

TweetTune in this Saturday, April 19 at 4pm to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070! (The podcast of this show can now be found on CFAX here) Understanding anxiety Is it shyness or is this anxiety? At what point does a parent need to be concerned? Also, how can parents manage their own anxiety and not [...]

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Impact of tech on developing brains + decluttering your home with the kids

April 11, 2014

TweetTune in to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070 this Saturday, April 12 at 4pm! Impact of technology on developing brains Paul Mohapel, a former neuroscientist, uses his knowledge of the brain to enrich our understanding of human and organizational dynamics. Paul is a part-time associate faculty at Royal Roads University and the Canadian Medical Association, [...]

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Dads: Smoke free & healthy, Cloth Diapering & 2014 KidsRun

April 4, 2014

TweetPlease join me this Saturday, April 5 at 4pm PT for Real Parenting on CFAX 1070. Dads: Smoke free & healthy Dr. John Oliffe is a professor at the UBC School of Nursing with a research program in men’s health. His work focuses on men’s depression and suicide, tobacco reduction and smoking cessation and psycho-social [...]

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Mom panel: teen hygiene, pop culture, brain cancer and the CTFD parenting style

March 29, 2014

TweetTune in to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070 this Saturday March 29 at 4pm. I’m joined in the studio by a group of moms to discuss all kinds of real issues that can come up for parents. So grab a cup of tea,  tune in and feel free to share your thoughts during the show [...]

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Childhood foundations of adult happiness, Poison prevention, Measles & more

March 21, 2014

TweetTune or stream live to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070 this Saturday March 22 at 4pm PT/ 7pm ET. Childhood foundations of adult happiness Parents want their children to have happy and successful lives. They want to build great brains. But how? Frank Kros joins me to discuss what decades of research tell us about [...]

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$10 a day child care plan + Teen troubles & keeping connected

March 14, 2014

TweetTune in to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070 at the new time slot, Saturdays at 4pm PT. $10 a day child care plan Join in the conversation as my guest Sharon Gregson and I explore the $10 a day child care plan created by the Child Care Advocates of BC. How would it work? How [...]

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New time slot! Internet safety, holidays during school, closing Sundance

March 7, 2014

TweetReal Parenting is on at a new time! Join me Saturdays at 4pm PT on CFAX 1070. Here’s what we’re talking about this Saturday, March 8th at 4pm PT on CFAX 1070… Internet Safety Darren Laur of Personal Protection Systems is an internationally recognized safety expert/advocate, award winning author, and highly sought after keynote speaker, [...]

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Dad panel discuss Dad stereotypes, kids & videogame addiction, modelling commitment

March 1, 2014

TweetTune in this Saturday, March 1st at 12pm on CFAX 1070 for the Dad Panel! A panel of three dads join me to discuss parenting topics from a dad’s point of view. From Dad stereotypes, to kids’ video game addiction, to modelling commitments with our relationships, sports teams, and more. I look forward to welcoming [...]

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Happy family under two roofs, Creative discipline, Step-parenting & teen mental health

February 21, 2014

TweetTune in this Saturday, February 22 at 12pm PT to Real Parenting on CFAX 1070. Creating a happy family under two roofs after divorce “Divorce is one of the most difficult challenges a family can face. But it doesn’t have to tear your family apart. You can still preserve your family, ensure your kids grow [...]

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