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EP90. Screens, Screens, Screens! With Neuroscientist, Dr. Cindy Hovington May 18, 2021

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EP90. As parents, all we hear about is how bad screens are for kids. We are bombarded with guidelines about how much screen time kids should get and what kinds of shows they should be watching. Dr. Cindy Hovington breaks down what the research actually says about screens. She gives us tips for how to manage screen time at home, she tells us what her favourite kids shows are, and she stresses the importance of balance when it comes to screens and other activities.

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EP89. Attachment 101 May 13, 2021

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EP89. Renee breaks down the basics of the parent-child attachment bond. What are the attachment styles? What are some characteristics of each attachment style? Are attachment styles permanent? What is the difference between Attachment Theory and Attachment Parenting? Plus - she will share where you can take a quick online attachment style test.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

YouTube: The Strange Situation

Developmental Science article

Experiences in Close Relationships Scale (ECRS)

Book: Raising a Secure Child

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EP88. Behind the Scenes of Mom Influencing, with Jo Piazza May 11, 2021

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EP88. Jo Piazza is a best selling author, award winning journalist, and host of several podcasts. Her most recent podcast titled "Under The Influence" takes a behind the scenes look at the world of social media mom influencers and bloggers. In this episode, Jo tells us where the idea for Under The Influence came from, what it means to be authentic on social media, what her experience in the influencer world was like, and how the industry can sometimes feel like the wild, wild west.

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EP87. Languishing: Why It's Happening and What I'm Doing About It, with Renee Reina May 06, 2021

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EP87. It seems evenyone, especially those living in Ontario, are languishing. Every time Renee shares about her "blah" feelings on Instagram, so many of you tell her that you are feeling the same. An article by the NY Times, written by psychologist Adam Grant, labels this "blah" feeling languishing. In this episode Renee discusses why she thinks she's languishing and how she's trying to get back to her usual self.

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Resources mentioned in this article:

NY Times article written by Dr. Adam Grant

Book: When Baby Brings the Blues by Dr. Ariel Dalfen

Book: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook

Website: Postpartum Support International

Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

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EP86. Struggle Running and Struggle Life-ing with Mrs. Space Cadet, Erin Azar May 04, 2021

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EP86. Shortly after her third child was born, Erin decided to make her health (physical and mental) a priority and signed up for a marathon. She documents her training and family life on TikTok for her half a million followers. She is hilarious and has such a great perspective on what it means to be a mom and why making yourself a priority is so important. Renee and Erin chat about everything from mom guilt to marriage, and she shares some tips for how we can start being active after being sedentary for so long (ahem, Renee).

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EP85. Eating More Plants, Meal Ideas, and Secret Ingredients with Veganishmama, Heather Apr 29, 2021

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EP85. She went from being a professional cheese taster to vegan! Heather tells us why her family went vegan, her favourite products, and how she manages feeding picky toddlers. Head to Heather's Instagram profile and download your free 3-day meal plan! She shows us how to prepare and plate breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks for babies, toddlers, and adults! Her chickpea salad sandwich is to die for!

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EP84. Being Frustrated At The Situation But Taking It Out On Your Partner Apr 27, 2021

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After an eventful bathtime/bedtime, Renee reflects on how she often expressed her frustration with the situation onto her husband. Why does this happen? What can you do if it does happen? What does it lead to? And, how can we stop doing it?

Toddlers and children can be frustrating but it's important to not take it out on your partner!

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EP83. Self-Compassion in Motherhood, with Dr. Angel Montfort Apr 23, 2021

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EP83. Self-compassion in motherhood is so important! Dr. Montfort tells us what self-compassion is and how it can help us overcome difficult things in motherhood that we all experience like mom guilt, comparing ourselves to others and, the desire to be a perfect “Pinterest mom.” Renee and Angel discuss why moms have a hard time practicing self-compassion and how we can get better at it!

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EP82. Shootin' the Sh*t with Cat & Nat Apr 20, 2021

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EP82. Renee chats with fellow Canadian Moms, Cat & Nat. The three chat about the recent school closures in Ontario; cell phones, social media, and children; mom guilt; making lunches and snacks, and more! Renee asks Cat & Nat who their childhood crushes were, who their celebrity hall passes would be, and how they would spend 24 hours alone if they could do anything.

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HOT TOPIC: Whining Apr 18, 2021

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HOT TOPIC: Renee chats with Mr. Chazz (@mrchazzmrchazz) about whining! Renee complains about Milo's recent whining for fruit snacks and Chazz tells us why children whine, how we can respond in the moment, and how to teach our children to start advocating for themselves in a productive way. Grab a pen and paper and take notes!

"Justin Bieber is a fruit snack!" - Renee

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