Episodes

The Medical Dads take a moment to reflect on some of the big pictures changes that have happened in society from the time they were children to now as parents. They talk about some of the obvious things that have changed, including our society's approach to drugs and screen time. Then they discuss some bigger parenting shifts. Do children have it easier now or harder than in the past? Are parents being more fearful than ever? Where are we headed as parents? --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Stu and Dave encounter the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as part of their Christmas special! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave dish on parenting in an age of increasing in-civility. Are manners still relevant in this day and age? Is there a dark side to teaching our children to being polite? Please, have a listen and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave reminisce about learning to ride their bikes, and discuss all aspects of teaching their children to ride, including bicycle safety and helmets. From pedal-less stride bikes to unicycles, this episode will have you spinning your gears! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave gather to discuss medical issues surrounding ears and hearing in children. They cover everything related to ears from their views on headphones to remedies for ear wax and ear infections. Guaranteed to leave you more informed about ear wax than before you listened to the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave make the case in favour of comics and comic books. They talk about the joys of comics, and share some titles from both past and present that they think are good to get children into reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave discuss Halloween and why Dave abhors this holiday. They then break down the current COVID situation and how it will affect trick or treating this year in their respective hometowns, and Stu gives some alternatve ways to celebrate this holiday in a safe and socially distant manner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave debate the merits of teaching their children about financial literacy. Is it ever too early to start learning about money? And what are their approaches to dealing with money and their children. Are allowances a good idea? Or just something children on TV have? Parents, it's time to crack open those piggy banks and get down to business! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave take a moment to ponder Thanksgiving in the time of Covid. How do you survive a Thanksgiving when their cities have forbidden family gatherings? Then they chat about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, with children around Canada and the US having returned to classes for a few weeks, Stu and Dave discuss what life is like right now for both children and parents. They share stories about their children navigating both real and virtual school, discuss the science behind why viruses are more virulent in winter, and close with practical advice on what people should be doing as COVID numbers start to climb around the province. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/...

This week, Stu and Dave take on the topic of parenting and video games. They wax nostalgia about the video games of their childhood and then break down some of the current issues facing parents when it comes to home consoles like video game time restriction and video game addiction, . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave break down what it's like to parent during the age of the cell phones. They talk screen time, data plans, the risks of cancer and more. If your children are pressuring you to get them a phone, or you're wondering what a parent is to do in this day and age, look no further. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave reconvene to continue their discussion on outdoor play. They talk backyards, playgrounds, swimming pool and more, while sharing some thoughts on outdoor safety and just plain outdoor fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Just in time for the end of summer, the Medical Dads break down the joys and travails of sending their children outdoors as much as they can, and along the way, discuss Dave's favourite outdoor topic - sun safety! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

The Medical Dads are Back! Back for the premiere of Season 2 of the Medical Dads Podcast and back to discuss going back to school for children after almost 6 months away from school! This week, Stu and Dave break down the only issue parents are thinking about as September nears.. Have a listen as they break down the science and the worries of going back! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave reflect on racism, and share some thoughts and viewpoints about racial inequality and their own experiences with prejudice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

On this week's episode, Stu and Dave discuss the trials and travails of schooling their children at home. For any parent who's been trying in vain to teach their children something while working from home, this episode is sure to ring true. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

On this week's episode, Stu and Dave discuss the spike in household injuries that is occurring as a result of Covid, and give some practical advice on things to watch for at home, including everything from slamming doors to coffee tables to jumping off sofas. If you have children and they have a home to live in, then this episode is for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave talk about children and the style boundaries they try to push, from what clothes to wear to school, to mohawks to the medical implications of earrings and tattoos, we've got you covered! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave take a break from talking about children and turn their attention to parental health, and more specifically, the phenomenon of the "man cold." Ever found yourself lying face down in bed with a fever or rushing back and forth to the toilet while your kids are busy terrorizing the house in your absence? Then this episode's for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

In this week's episode, recorded way before the Coronavirus pandemic during an alternate timeline, Stu and Dave sit down to discuss summer camps for children, what they look for when enrolling kids in camp, their own memories of endless summers, and Stu's time as a summer camp medical doctor! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

On this week's episode, Stu and I sit down and break down what's going on as the Coronavirus rolls on towards the summer. We discuss our plans for the coming months and what might happen in the fall to our children, depending on whether schools open or not. Then, we talk a little about how our work has been affected by the dawn of virtual doctor visits and Dave gives an update on how he's coping with grocery shopping now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave chat about the importance of imagination in both childhood and adulthood, and share some stories of imaginary life, including everything from imaginary friends to imaginary fights. They then talk about ways to nurture children's imaginations, and even attempt to explain why television may actually be beneficial to us all! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Is one really the loneliest number? Is two a crowd? Does three mean an odd one will be out? What about pairing off with fours? Or how about five, or six, or even more? This week, Stu and Dave discuss the size of families, and the peculiarities that occur based on the number of children in these families. If you've been thinking about whether to expand your family, then the answer is yes, and this episode is for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message