COVID-19 SYMPTOMS IN KIDS AND TIKTOK PARENTING ADVICE
New research out of the University of Alberta is helping shed light on the telltale symptoms of COVID-19 in children. Dr. Joan Robinson specializes in...
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Family Matters is a conversation sparked by parents, for parents, where we explore the issues that matter to you and navigate the challenges we all face. We are not experts but rather every day moms learning by trial and error. Our biggest hope for is that you walk away feeling a little more informed and above all – understood…like we get you because we're in it too. Host Kim Smith is a Global News reporter who has worked in Regina, Calgary and Edmonton. When her son was only three months olds, Kim went back to work as a full-time reporter and juggled breastfeeding while on the job. She would often pump in her boss’s office or in a Global News vehicle. Her son is now two and she is navigating the world of daycare, potty training and picky eating. Producer Christine Meadows has been with Global Edmonton for a decade, minus the 2 years spent on maternity leave with her boys. She is constantly navigating balance in her life as a working mom who loves her boys but also loves her “me time”. She fears screen time is going to be her biggest life regret and recently ditched social media after hours to be more present.
Coping with Cuts
Parents can feel helpless during youth sport tryouts but there are ways to support our children from the sidelines. We take a look at research out of ...
The Gift of Free Time
Did the pandemic overhaul the over-scheduled kid? For blogger and father-of-two Casey Palmer the answer is yes. He calls it a “weird, tarnished, silve...
The Gender Divide in COVID-19
New research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the so-called 'motherhood penalty.' Many Canadian mothers are clocking the equivalent of t...
Families Growing Closer
With families spending more time together than ever, you may think it could cause problems. But an ongoing University of Calgary study has found the p...
After-school Meltdown
For most parents, the after-school meltdown needs no explanation. But knowing what it is and knowing how to handle the emotional eruption are two very...
Postpartum Depression in a Pandemic
The stress of COVID-19 on pregnant women and new mothers is showing. Researchers at the University of Calgary have found rates of postpartum anxiety a...
Parents vs Grandparents
As a parent, you’ve likely had a moment where you caught yourself sounding like your own mom or dad, but that doesn’t mean you parent exactly like the...
Spotting Separation Anxiety
School is back in session across the country. For many parents this marks the first time in six months that they have been away from their children fo...
Back to School in Optimal Health
They say only focus on what you can control. But in a pandemic that’s easier said than done, especially when it comes to back to school. After months ...