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Family Matters episodes
- NOVEMBER 11-13 - STAY AT HOME AND THE FLU SHOT
We are debating if it is worth quitting your job to stay at home with the kids also some tips on easing the pain of needles for this year’s flu shot.
18 min - Struggling Readers and Bathroom Habits for KidsThis week we are talking about extra help for struggling readers and good bathroom habits for kids.19 min
- NOVEMBER 4-5 - STRUGGLING READERS AND BATHROOM HABITS FOR KIDS CHED
This week we are talking about extra help for struggling readers and good bathroom habits for kids.
19 min - Girls in Sport and HalloweenA look into why girls are dropping out of sports in school and halloween treats!19 min
- OCTOBER 28-29 - GIRLS IN SPORT AND HALLOWEEN
A look into why girls are dropping out of sports in school and halloween treats!
19 min - Germs at School and Resilient ChildrenThis week the cesspool of germs at school and how to raise resilient children.18 min
- OCTOBER 21-22 - GERMS AT SCHOOL AND RESILIENT CHILDREN
This week the cesspool of germs at school and how to raise resilient children.
18 min - 18 min
- 18 min
- Explaining Violence and the Car Ride HomeA guide on how to talk to your kids about violence in the media and in the car ride home after the game.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