Today, Lara sits down with Paul Davis, an expert in social media and cyber safety who has been making a significant impact for over a decade.

Paul is an author, TEDx speaker, and educator with over 33 years of IT experience. Known for his slogan, "the internet never forgets," Paul's mission is to educate children and empower parents about internet and social networking safety. He has shared his expertise with over 950,000 students and 95,000 parents across Canada, helping families navigate the complexities of online safety.

In today’s episode, Paul explains the importance of striking a balance of trust with your child while periodically monitoring their online activity for their safety. He also discusses the appropriate age for children to begin using social media and shares his thoughts on the classroom device bans that are spreading across the nation.

Learn more about Paul and his mission:

https://socialnetworkingsafety.net

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X: @pauldavisSNS

Instagram: @followpauldavis

Facebook: Paul Davis Tips

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Today, Lara sits down with Kathy Simon, a registered Speech Language Pathologist and founder of Simon Says Speech and Alberta Therapy Co., based in Edmonton, Alberta. From understanding key speech and language milestones, to the importance of reading to your child, Kathy and Lara cover it all. Plus, Kathy shares practical strategies parents can use at home to support their child's speech development.

Kathy's journey into Speech Language Pathology began at Western University and took her to northern Ontario, where she worked with diverse communities, including remote Indigenous populations. This experience shaped her family-centered approach to therapy. In Edmonton, she worked with preschoolers and children with complex communication needs in the education system and with the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society.

In 2020, Kathy founded Simon Says Speech, which has grown into the multidisciplinary Alberta Therapy Co., offering a range of therapeutic services for families. Kathy is passionate about helping families navigate the variety of therapeutic services they may need, including psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, registered dietitian services, pediatric physiotherapy, child life specialist support, and behavioural consulting.

https://www.albertatherapyco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/albertatherapyco/?hl=en

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Today, Lara chats with Krista Haggerty, an occupational therapist and small gym owner based in Sherwood Park, AB. From fostering a healthy body image in your children to the physiological effects of stress on kids, Krista breaks it all down for us. Plus, Krista shares her past experience with disordered eating, and how it fuels her passion to help those experiencing it, today.

Krista graduated from the University of Alberta in 2003 and has diverse experience working with children and youth. She currently works as a home care case manager with Alberta Health Services and as a private occupational therapist at Brentwood Chiropractic Clinic. Krista is passionate about helping kids grow, learn new skills, and gain confidence through activities they truly enjoy. She is also a strong advocate for mental health; running sessions to foster self-esteem and teach stress management techniques.

https://www.instagram.com/othaggerty/

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Today, Lara sits down with Nadine Kereliuk, the Community and Education Lead at the Zebra Centre, in Edmonton, AB. From tips to finding trustworthy summer camps and babysitters, to how to spot warning signs of abuse, Lara and Nadine cover it all!

Nadine is a Professional Human Ecologist who is passionate about creating connections and spreading awareness about the social issue of child maltreatment and general safety, which is perfect for her role as the Zebra Centre’s Community Education Lead. By connecting and collaborating with various groups and communities, she hopes to provide a listening ear and an open heart to individuals who are impacted by child abuse.

https://www.zebracentre.ca/

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Today, Lara sits down with Lisa Dixon-Wells, the Founder and Executive Director of Dare to Care. From bullying warning signs to the benefits of taking your child on long car rides, Lara and Lisa cover it all!

Lisa Dixon–Wells has been working in school systems across Canada since 1990. After completing her M.Ed in Educational Psychology (1997), Lisa’s focus has been on Bully Prevention and Mental Health. As the founder of the Dare to Care program, her work has focused on early prevention and intervention in schools but in 2018, Lisa expanded her program to work with amateur sport organizations. Dare to Care is now a leader in the Safe Sport Movement. In 2016, Dare to Care received the Government of Alberta Inspiration Award for Leadership in Bully Prevention.

Lisa is a former member of the Canadian National Swim Club and is a 14- time World Masters champion. Lisa was inducted into the University of Calgary’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. 

https://www.daretocare.ca/

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Are you ready?!
The Parenting Ed-Ventures podcast is BACK with our second season!
Season two is filled with inspirational stories, laughter, invaluable advice, and maybe even a tear or two.
If you’re a parent, guardian, educator, or mentor and are looking for a guiding light or that extra bit of trusted support, make sure to tune in and subscribe!
The first episode of season two premieres Tuesday February 4 at 8am MST. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or the iHeartradio App.