Did your parents hug you when you were a kid? Do you hug your own kids today? Is there a difference between Asian Canadian families and white families? Or is it a generational thing?

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There's more to sibling rivalry than slamming doors, screaming matches and throwing things. Have you seen these hidden signs of sibling rivalry? What is the relationship like between your kids?

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Has anyone ever told you that your newborn baby is manipulating you? They're only crying because they know it'll get you to pick them up and you're falling into their devious plan for extra snuggles. Should we chalk that up as myth?

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson:

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Ask just about any mom or dad out there what it is they want the most. Inevitably, we all yearn for a good night's sleep. Ideally a few in a row. In this episode, I share some sleep tips that actually work if you commit to them. 

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker:

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In this second ever episode of the Beyond the Rhetoric podcast, I share seven tips for encouraging children to read more and to improve their reading skills. They worked for us, so hopefully they'll work for you too. 

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First! Well, here we go with the first episode of the Beyond the Rhetoric podcast. We're talking about keeping up with the Joneses in the context of parenthood and "what's best" for our kids. 

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