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Family Matters episodes
- JUNE 16-17 - GRAD BANQUETS AND WORKING SMARTER NOT LONGEROn Episode 47 of Family Matters, we take a look at the state of the Grad Banquet in Canada. Saskatoon Public Schools is the latest division to turf the high school tradition. Plus – three things you can do right now at work to be more present at the end of the day. We pick the brains of the people behind the book Productivity Ninja to help you work smarter not longer.19 min
- The Teen Brain and Career Counselling your TeenOn this week’s episode of Family Matters we are talking teens. Child psychologist Caroline Buzanko shares some insight into how the teen brain operates and what’s really behind some of their questionable choices. She also offers some tips on how to say yes without them landing behind bars. Plus, how you be an effective career counsellor for your teen as they begin to figure out a career path.19 min
- JUNE 9-10 - THE TEEN BRAIN AND CAREER COUNSELLING YOUR TEENOn this week’s episode of Family Matters we are talking teens. Child psychologist Caroline Buzanko shares some insight into how the teen brain operates and what’s really behind some of their questionable choices. She also offers some tips on how to say yes without them landing behind bars. Plus, how you be an effective career counsellor for your teen as they begin to figure out a career path.18 min
- New Home Design and the Webb QuadrupletsOn this week’s show, how new home design is affecting family dynamics. One expert believes without shared bathrooms or dining rooms kids are missing out on some valuable life lessons. And we check in with Tim and Bethani Webb better known as the parents of the Webb Quadruplets. The girls are now 2 years old.19 min
- JUNE 3-4 - NEW HOME DESIGN AND THE WEBB QUADRUPLETSOn this week’s show, how new home design is affecting family dynamics. One expert believes without shared bathrooms or dining rooms kids are missing out on some valuable life lessons. And we check in with Tim and Bethani Webb better known as the parents of the Webb Quadruplets. The girls are now 2 years old.19 min
- Post-baby Hanky Panky and TeenpreneursIn this week’s episode of Family Matters, we take an honest look at the sex life of new parents. A Halifax researcher behind the post baby hanky panky project found that 90% of couples reported some sexual concerns after having a baby. She joins us to offer some insight in reigniting the flame. And teenpreneurs, how to support your teen in his or her summer business venture.19 min
- MAY 26-27 - POST BABY HANKY PANKY AND TEENPRENEURS
In this week’s episode of Family Matters, we take an honest look at the sex life of new parents. A Halifax researcher behind the post baby hanky panky project found that 90% of couples reported some sexual concerns after having a baby. She joins us to offer some insight in reigniting the flame. And teenpreneurs, how to support your teen in his or her summer business venture.
19 min - Sitting Down for Supper and the Baby GuyIn this week’s episode we offer food for thought on dinner time. Research shows there’s been a shift on how many times a week the modern family is sitting down for supper and what they could be missing out on by skipping it. Plus, we go one on one with Jamie Grayson, better known as Baby Guy NYC, a self-made guru in the baby product world.19 min
- MAY 20-21 - SITTING DOWN FOR SUPPER AND THE BABY GUY
In this week’s episode we offer food for thought on dinner time. Research shows there’s been a shift on how many times a week the modern family is sitting down for supper and what they could be missing out on by skipping it. Plus, we go one on one with Jamie Grayson, better known as Baby Guy NYC, a self-made guru in the baby product world.
19 min - Millennial Parents and Physically Active FriendsA look at how millennial parents are redefining parenthood. And not all peer pressure is bad - how active friends are a positive influence.19 min
About Family Matters
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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 Laurel Gregory is an award-winning journalist who has worked in Canadian media for 16 years. The mother of two co-created Family Matters in 2016 in order to create a reliable source of information to both educate and entertain parents. She secretly envies parents who raised children prior to the information age and is confident that – big or small - a walk in the woods and a good night’s sleep cures all.
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 is still trying to ditch social media after-hours to be more present