Episodes

Stu and Dave talk about childhood tantrums. How to avoid them? Ways to deal with them when they inevitably arise, and when they might signify something else. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

The Medical Dads dive in to discuss what they learned from their favourite TV dads of yesteryear, from Carl Winslow to Danny Tanner to Al Bundy. Then they struggle to determine where Heathcliffe Huxtable ranks in the all time TV dad rankings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave do a long-winded deep dive into common respiratory illnesses, including asthma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave gear up for Valentine's Day by talking about how they plan to celebrate a Covid Valentine's Day, while Stu waxes nostalgic about Valentine's days from years gone by! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave sit down to share some advice about transitioning children from breast milk/formula over to solid foods. They talk about when is a good time to start solids, what sequence of foods to use, and share some advice around common pitfalls around solid food transition, including constipation and allergies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave discuss how their household kitchens and cooking habits have changed since the pandemic. Then they break down some go-to recipes that have helped them get through the last nine months, including home made burgers, ribs, and hot pot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

As Covid starts to surge around the country and their respective cities enter the harshest lockdown yet, Stu and Dave talk about the good and the bad of once again working from home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

The Medical Dads attempt to figure out what options are there for exercise for both themselves and for their children during a frigid cold Covid winter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

Stu and Dave continue their conversation about how parenting has changed from their parents time to now. This time, they focus on the role of the dad in the modern family, and reminisce about their own dads managed to parent back in the day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicaldads/message

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