Episodes

Stu and Dave talk Hollywood's takes on fathers. From stern dads to funny dads to action hero dads to villain dads. If you think dad's aren't represented well in Hollywood, well, this one's for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave break down what to do when the human body gets ambushed by foreign bodies. Splinters. Coins. Ear plugs. What do you do when your child is afflicted by a foreign body? We've got you covered! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave talk about their views on yelling at children. When is it necessary? When is it best avoided? Do these new age "never yell at your children" parenting books have a point? Have a listen and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave reconvene a meeting of the Medical Dads Book Club. They break down how they plan to hoard or not store their children's books, and then discuss what their kids are reading lately, including Gordon Korman, and Big Nate amongst others. Then they discuss Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss and political correctness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave talk about broken bones and how to manage them. When do patients and parents need to think about going to the ER? What are some common types of injury? And what are the best options for managing broken bones? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave break down the topic of constipation in children. What are the common causes? What are the best treatment options? And what on earth are high school students supposed to do when confronted with the choice of going to the bathroom at school or holding it in all day long? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, for the season finale, the Medical Dads head back to the kitchen, to report on what recipes have been working for them these last few months in the kitchen. They also discuss what is going on with COVID as the summer holidays beckon. Are we turning the corner at last with the vaccines on board? What does parenting this year look like with virtual summer camps? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave break down what is going on with Covid and the controversies surrounding the vaccination process and what to do if you happened to get an Astra Zeneca vaccine in the first go around. Then, at last, Stu and Dave get to break down their own special day of the year: Father's Day, by sharing some stories about their own fathers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week Stu and Dave talk about head injuries and concussions. What are they? What should we do when they happen? And what should parents and children consider when returning to sports and activities in the aftermath of one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave talk about ADHD, also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Is it under diagnosed or over diagnosed? What are the treatment options? What do parents need to know about this condition? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

The Medical Dads share some thoughts about discussing death and dying with children. What are some good ways to talk about death? What are some pitfalls to avoid? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Ready to play some board games with the family? What are some good board games for you to try with your children? The Medical Dads have you covered as you try to solve boredom with some board games! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave discuss performance anxiety, and specifically how it applies to stage fright. They revisit buried memories of piano recitals gone bad, and share some parenting tips on how to get children more in tune with being in front of an audience --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave talk about what's going on with the COVID third wave lately, including the latest on the Astra Zeneca vaccine. Then they talk about Mother's Day and how they will try to navigate it with their families. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave discuss the role of art in their children's lives. From art classes during the pandemic to picking up the copious amounts of artwork that inevitably pile up around the house, the Medical Dads have you covered in creativity this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave discuss the third wave of COVID. They talk about watching Star Wars with young children, the worsening COVID situation in Ontario and how the province moved from a lock down to a shutdown and closed playgrounds and tennis courts. Then they offer a new campaign slogan for what will fix our society once and for all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave break down what some of their favourite (and not so favourite) dad gadgets are, from kitchen gadgets that they can't do without to gadgets that are gathering dust. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave begin by answering a mailbag question about how to deal with a 1 year old who insists on co-sleeping with his parents. Then they share some tips on how to manage time while juggling the demands of work, parenting and adult life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

This week, Stu and Dave break down the joys of car ownership. From buying their first cars, to regular maintenance and repairs, the Medical Dads prepare to drive this one into the ground! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave break down what has historically been a dad activity,, sharing some stories and advice about car shopping, maintenance and repair. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave talk about another holiday in the time of Covid. They break down what is going on in their cities with COVID of late, discuss the Astra Zeneca vaccine side effect situation, and then take about the Easter Bunny. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

One year in, Stu and Dave talk about anxiety and COVID, and how the virus has put everyone's mental health on edge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

One year into the COVID pandemic, Stu and Dave discuss what the past year has been like. They share stories and memories, starting with the early months of the pandemic and follow it through to the present day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave discuss the Covid 19 Vaccine. Should people be getting it? Who shouldn't be getting it? How does it work? What's the rollout like? They also share their own vaccine stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message