Podcasts by The Medical Dads Podcast
A weekly parenting podcast by two Canadian dads who happen to be medical doctors. Dr. Stuart Harman is a Paediatric ER Doc from Ottawa, Ontario and Dr. David Hsu is a Family Physician from Toronto, Ontario. Join them as they discuss medical issues related to parenting and share stories about their own experiences as dads.
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Can I Get a Doctor's Note? (Audio Edited!) from 2023-12-12T02:36:23
As we get deep into the flu season, Stu and Dave examine the phenomenon of sick leaves, sick notes, and the doctors who write them. What does your doctor really think when you are asking them to...
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Running With Scissors from 2023-11-14T01:59:10
This week, the Medical Dads talk about three medical topics involving scissors, two of which are over-prescribed and one which is a basic human necessity. From tongue tie to circumcision to hair...
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School - What is it Good For? from 2023-10-23T02:17:54
As parents settle into the fall routine with their children, the Medical Dads wonder, what is the point of it all?
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Early Retirement from 2023-10-10T02:47:25
The Medical Dads reconvene for the season premiere of Season 5! The topic for the discussion: retirement, and more specifically, early retirement. Now squarely in middle age, the Medical Dads po...
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Friends, What Friends? from 2023-09-05T01:41:20
On your deathbed, supposedly you will be thinking about your friends. But how is a busy parent supposed to stay connected to their friends while life is pulling them in every other direction? Listen
In-Laws - You Gotta Love 'Em from 2023-08-28T01:57:10
This week, the Medical Dads take a look at probably one of the most misunderstood and made-fun-of relationships of all: your relationship with your in-laws!
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Parents of Parents from 2023-07-19T01:55:18
This week the Medical Dads are talking about parents. Is Chinese filial piety really a thing? Do westerners care about their parents at all? As busy parents ourselves, this week we explore relat...
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Never Hate Your Enemies... from 2023-07-07T15:34:12
This week, the Medical Dads are talking about enemies. We all have them. We all wish we didn't. What do we about them?
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Brothers and Sisters, Why Can't We Just All Get Along? from 2023-06-27T01:55:08
This week, the medical dads resume after a brief hiatus to break down one of the key relationships in many people's lives: the sibling relationship.
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The Physician Shortage Part 5 - Solutions from 2023-05-30T03:09:37
This week, the Medical Dads finish their dissection of the physician shortage crisis by discussing some potential solutions, both real and imagined!
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The Physician Shortage 4 - Doctor Burnout from 2023-05-08T02:30:10
As our discussion of the physician shortage rolls on, we break down the whole concept of doctor burnout. To the Medical Dads, it feels like more doctors are burning out than ever before, but why...
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The Physician Shortage Episode 3 - Why Is It Happening? from 2023-04-19T02:50:36
This week, the Medical Dads continue their look at the physician shortage crisis by looking at some of the causes for why it is happening now. An aging work force, physician burn out, and much m...
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The Physician Shortage Episode 2 - What Happens to the Patient? from 2023-03-27T02:40:38
As we continue our discussion about the physician shortage in Canada, we take a look at what actually happens to patients when there aren't enough doctors around. We examine a compromised he...
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The Physician Shortage Episode 1 - Where Did All the Doctors Go? from 2023-03-18T01:24:25
The Medical Dads begin a discussion about the physician shortage crisis in Canada. What is going on and what can be done about it? This week, on the first episode, the Medical Dads lay out the b...
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Talking Tests and Exams from 2023-02-27T03:27:38
This week, Stu and Dave reminisce about their memories of a lifetime of test taking, and wonder if there is a point to all the tests and exams that their children have to go through.
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The Medical Dads Enter Middle Age from 2023-02-20T03:23:18
This week, its official! The Medical Dads are officially middle aged. Or are they? Depends on who you ask, perhaps1 In any case, Stu and Dave break down some common middle aged dad problems and ...
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Books 2023 from 2023-01-12T04:35:31
Recorded just before Christmas, the Medical Dads talk about what books they and their kids are reading of late.
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The Presence of Christmas Presents on Christmas Present from 2022-12-20T12:39:37
Stu and Dave sit down to unwrap the realities of Christmas presents.
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What do you want to be when you grow up? from 2022-12-15T02:54:20
The Medical Dads ponder the serious issue of what they should do with their lives when they finally grow up.
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The Scariest Medical Dads Episode from 2022-11-26T04:11:42
This week, the Medical Dads sit down to share some scary stores. Like really, really scary stories.
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An Ode to Hockey Dads from 2022-11-14T12:05:01
Stu and Dave talk about a particular Canadian institution/caricature: the hockey parent. Stu reflects on his time as a hockey dad, while Dave looks forward to many cold hours standing behind the...
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Back to School Season 4 Premiere from 2022-11-08T12:24:50
The Medical Dads podcast returns for year 4 with their season premiere, going back to school in a time when Covid has been conquered... sort of. Note: this episode was recorded in Septembe...
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Anxiety Part II from 2022-11-01T18:36:09
This week, Stu and Dave continue their discussion on anxiety with a focus on older children and how to approach these issues as parents,
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Anxiety and School Phobias from 2022-10-19T02:21:28
The Medical Dads sit down to talk about mental health this week. They share frustrations about the health care system when it comes to mental health, then examine a few common anxiety disorders ...
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Thanksgiving 2022 - What is there to be thankful for? from 2022-10-09T15:40:53
For Thanksgiving 2022, the Medical Dads sit down to ponder all the things that we really aren't so thankful for about the world in 2022 while looking for a silver lining through it all.
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Behind the Scenes of the Medical Dads from 2022-08-30T03:17:55
The season finale of the 3rd season of the Medical Dads is finally upon us. Join us as we take a peek under the hood of everyone's favourite not quite so medically inclined parenting podcast. We...
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Your Time or Your Money from 2022-08-15T02:11:27
This week, the Medical Dads talk about work life balance-what they learned about it from their parents, and the life principles around it that they would like to pass on to their children.
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The Medical Dads on Dad Friendships from 2022-07-27T00:45:08
The Medical Dads explore why being a dad is a lonely business. Whether its meeting people through their children's playdates, or through athletic endeavours, its not easy to for dads when it com...
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The Medical Dads at the Movies: Turning Red and the Batman from 2022-07-20T03:29:53
Finally, the Medical Dads are proud to present their own take on Sickle and Ebert's movie reviews. For your listening pleasure, a deep dive review of two movies of vital, global importance (also...
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Summer Plans with the Medical Dads from 2022-07-13T02:07:54
In this episode (recorded a few weeks earlier in June), Stu and Dave talk about their plans for the upcoming summer, and why the summer of 2022 promises to be more interesting than just another ...
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Happy Father's Day from 2022-06-17T19:31:50
The Medical Dads are here to ring in the biggest day of the year!
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The Medical Dads Guide to What You Need To Know Before You See Your Family Doctor from 2022-06-07T03:09:32
This week, in a continuation of the discussion about life in the Pediastric ER, the tables turn and Stu puts Dave in the hot seat to find out what people should know before they book an appointm...
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The Storm of 2022 from 2022-05-29T02:01:44
The Medical Dads survived the great spring thunderstorm of 2022 and live to tell the tale!
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Sacrifice: Happy Mother's Day to Our Moms from 2022-05-08T12:36:24
For Mother's Day, Stu and Dave sit down to share some stories about the long winding road their moms took to get where they are today. Happy Mother's Day to everyone out there!
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What You Need To Know Before You Go to the ER from 2022-05-05T01:51:43
Stu and Dave give a primer on what parents should know about emergency rooms. When is a good time to go the ER? Should they bring food with them? What exactly constitutes an emergency? If you've...
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Junk Food Part 2 - The Potato from 2022-04-15T13:52:29
In a continuation to the last conversation on junk food, the Medical Dads have a serous, medical talk about potato chips, before sharing their thoughts about sugar snacks and ice cream.
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Medical Dads Guide to Junk Food from 2022-04-04T03:16:38
Where else in the world will you get a long form discussion by medical doctors about the merits of junk food from McDonald's to fried chicken. Just like quality junk food, this episode wil...
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This Movie is Not For Kids from 2022-03-23T21:52:51
For the 30th anniversary of Basic Instinct, the Medical Dads talk about movies that are definitely not appropriate for their kids... yet.
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Medical Dads in War Time from 2022-03-15T22:44:10
Dave and Stu reflect on the state of the world while war rages in the Ukraine. Is the world simply one big exercise in playground diplomacy? How does one process war as a parent? How do they tal...
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The Endemic - Not the End of the Pandemic from 2022-03-08T01:38:24
The Medical Dads ponder the Endemic. Is it the end of the pandemic or is it the beginning of something else? Is it time to make plans for the summer? How worried are we about COVID as we had int...
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Graphic Novels - In Praise of Sequential Art from 2022-03-01T16:43:15
Stu and Dave stay on the topic of books, as they make time to talk comic books, graphic novels and Manga. Where else can you get a discussion about the Slam Dunk manga, Popeye, Calvin and Hobbes...
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Books - What Our Children are Reading from 2022-02-22T04:28:45
Where else are you going to get a discussion about Demon Slayer manga, Anne of Green Gables and Paw Patrol books all in the same hour? I didn't think so!
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The Dad Olympics from 2022-02-15T03:12:01
As the Beijing Winter Olympics roll on, the Medical Dads get into the Olympic spirit and talk about watching sports with their children and share memorable stories about the Blue Jays, Raptors, ...
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Ringing in the Year of the Tiger from 2022-02-03T17:22:21
Stu and Dave sit down and talk about the Canadian version of Chinese New Year. Stu brushes up on his Chinese New Year greetings and they share some stories and memories about Chinese New Years f...
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Sibling Rivalry - Only the Strong Survive from 2022-01-25T18:48:47
Stu and Dave take a break from worrying about Omicron to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to siblings and sibling rivalries. What can parents do to manage sibling rivalrie...
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Covid - Back to School? from 2022-01-21T03:20:17
This week, as the Omicron variant rages around Ontario, Stu and and Dave break down how parents should weigh the various factors as they consider whether to send their children back to scho...
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Covid - Not Again! from 2022-01-11T02:35:29
Its 2022 and suddenly Covid is back in full force. Stu and Dave talk about how Covid upended their Christmas holidays and is now threatening to upend schooling and parenting once again.
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The Many Misconceptions About Canada and Canadians from 2022-01-06T03:44:08
In this episode, recorded a month ago, Stu and Dave take a break from Covid talk and break down some common misconceptions (and conceptions) about Canada and Canadians. This is the break from Co...
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The 12 Days of Christmas Medical Dads Wish List from 2021-12-21T03:06:51
The Medical Dads break down the 12 things they are wishing for this Christmas, culminating in a discussion of possibly the greatest Christmas movie ever made.
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Parenting in the Internet Age from 2021-12-09T02:34:57
Stu and Dave talk about trying to parent during the internet age. From children using internet "for school," to playing online games, to accessing social media, the internet causes parents a lot...
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Not the Sick Days We Remember from 2021-11-27T04:41
Stu and Dave wax nostalgic about sick days from when they were growing up. Stu shares his mother's cure for children's sick days, while Dave recalls how sick days can sometimes motivate people t...
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Home of the (not so) Handyman from 2021-11-16T21:40:03
Stu and Dave share some stories and life lessons culled from over a decade on the front lines of home ownership. When things break down in the home, what do the medical dads do besides panic? Listen
What's For Lunch? from 2021-11-10T17:17:02
Stu and Dave talk about school lunches and how their own experience with lunches have shaped their views on what their kids should eat for lunch at school. Hot lunches? Lunch at home? We've got ...
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Halloween, Covid and Scary Neighbor Stories from 2021-10-31T23:43:11
On the eve of Halloween, Stu and Dave get together to discuss the current state of Covid this Halloween and also what happens when Dave decides to plant a tree in his backyard.
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Parenting the Marvel Way from 2021-10-27T13:38:05
Stu and Dave talk about superheroes and comic books and how it all related to parenting. What happens when you introduce your kids to Spider-Man and the Hulk and then things get out of control? ...
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Thanksgiving 2021 from 2021-10-10T04:07:04
This year, for Thanksgiving, Stu and Dave talk about what yet another COVID Thanksgiving feels like. Then, with Truth and Remembrance Day still on their minds, they talk about the origins of Tha...
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My Life for the Hoard! from 2021-10-08T03:14:42
Stu and Dave sit down to talk about hoarding. Stu and Dave talk about what it's like raising children in the age of eBay and Amazon Prime, when everyone's hoard just keeps growing bigger and big...
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Pick a School, Any School from 2021-09-27T03:34:18
Stu and Dave discuss the thought processes and antics that parents go through in the quest to optimize their children's education. Split grades? Parent/Teacher Ratios? Public vs Private? They've...
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And We're Back...to School! from 2021-09-21T01:47:51
In the season 3 premiere of Medical Dads, Stu and Dave regroup after a summer away from podcasts to talk about children settling into return to school routines while COVID rages on, with no clea...
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Movie Dads from 2021-09-02T03:18:10
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 y...
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Foreign Bodies - Get This Thing Out of Me! from 2021-08-23T21:00:58
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 ...
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Don't Let Them Tell You It's Not Okay To Yell from 2021-08-04T03:33:33
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 lis...
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Medical Dads Book Club for Parents and Children from 2021-07-28T16:11:27
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, i...
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Sticks and Stones and Broken Bones from 2021-07-20T03:03:58
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 b...
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Constipation from 2021-07-12T17:14:35
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 ...
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Back to the Kitchen! from 2021-07-05T20:46:05
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 ...
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Father's Day Special: Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight from 2021-06-20T04:01:56
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...
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Concussions - Why Our Children Should Not Play Professional Football from 2021-06-15T13:59:26
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 act...
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ADHD - Sit Still and Pay Attention to this Episode! from 2021-06-10T02:42:52
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 ...
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Talking About Death and Dying from 2021-06-01T00:49:58
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?
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The Medical Dads Guide to Board Games from 2021-05-25T21:10:39
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 ga...
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Performance Jitters from 2021-05-18T01:15:49
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 ho...
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Another COVID Mother's Day from 2021-05-09T02:20:01
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...
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The Medical Dads Guide to the Visual Arts - Paints and Brushes and Pastels, Oh My! from 2021-05-05T01:19:44
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 Me...
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Covid - the Third Wave Washes Over Us All from 2021-04-26T15:14:38
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 sh...
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Go Go Dad Gadgets! from 2021-04-20T14:44:54
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.
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Time Management - When There is Never Enough Time from 2021-04-14T03:41:28
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...
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Cars and How They Drive Us Nuts from 2021-04-07T00:59:56
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!
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Cars - The Medical Dads Talk Auto Shop from 2021-04-05T14:02:50
Stu and Dave break down what has historically been a dad activity,, sharing some stories and advice about car shopping, maintenance and repair.
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A Medical Dads Easter Special from 2021-03-29T20:23:15
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 the...
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Covid - This Virus is Making Me Nervous from 2021-03-22T03:04:55
One year in, Stu and Dave talk about anxiety and COVID, and how the virus has put everyone's mental health on edge.
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Covid 19 - One Year On and Still Counting from 2021-03-16T01:25:26
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 ...
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And Then the Vaccine Saved Us from 2021-03-08T14:47:53
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.
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Tantrums - Childhood Meltdowns and Parental Suffering from 2021-03-02T16:55:34
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.
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TV Dads - A Medical Dads Primer from 2021-02-23T04:19:33
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...
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Respiratory Illnesses - Asthma and Beyond from 2021-02-16T04:53:35
Stu and Dave do a long-winded deep dive into 4 common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, croup, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia.
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Medical Dad's Valentine's Day Survival Guide from 2021-02-08T22:55:02
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!
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Transition to Solids - Infant nutrition in the 1st year of life from 2021-02-01T03:12:17
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 ...
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Recipes and Cooking for a Pandemic World from 2021-01-25T15:30:02
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 mont...
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Working From Home in a Covid Winter from 2021-01-18T03:06:34
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.
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Exercise in Winter from 2021-01-11T17:49:27
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.
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Then and Now Part 2 from 2021-01-04T14:14:47
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 th...
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Then and Now Part 1 from 2020-12-30T03:45:53
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 obviou...
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A Covid Christmas Carol from 2020-12-19T22:06:42
Stu and Dave encounter the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as part of their Christmas special!
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The Medical Dads Guide to Manners from 2020-12-11T03:29:03
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, h...
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Bicycles - To Unicycles and Beyond from 2020-11-29T23:42:50
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 unicy...
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Ears - You Have to Hear This Episode! from 2020-11-22T01:38:14
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 infec...
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Sequential Art - Children and Comics from 2020-11-10T03:26:55
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 childre...
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The Scary Halloween from 2020-10-26T19:01
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...
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Dollars and Sense from 2020-10-20T01:07:35
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 ...
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Thanksgiving Turkeys from 2020-10-08T04:06:11
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 wha...
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Covid Update - And Then We Opened the Schools... from 2020-10-03T21:32:01
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 a...
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2 Player Mode - The Medical Dads on Video Games from 2020-09-28T12:10:41
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 ...
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Parenting in the Cellular Age from 2020-09-22T19:23:30
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 pressur...
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Outdoor Play Part 2 - Beyond the Backyard from 2020-09-05T20:58:44
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 p...
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Outdoor Play Part 1 - Kids, Get Out! from 2020-08-31T03:51:17
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 ...
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Covid - Back to School Special from 2020-08-21T16:25:23
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, ...
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Building Bridges - The Medical Dads on Racism from 2020-08-02T12:51:35
Stu and Dave reflect on racism, and share some thoughts and viewpoints about racial inequality and their own experiences with prejudice.
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Unaccredited, Unlicensed and Unprofessional - Home Schooling During a Pandemic from 2020-07-13T03:31:32
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...
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Just Say No to the Coffee Table Purchase - Tips on Childproofing Your Home from 2020-07-05T01:59:30
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 ever...
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Please Can I Get That? - Parenting Through Mohawks, Earrings and Tattoos from 2020-06-21T11:51:10
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 ...
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Man Colds - What Happens When Parents are Under the Weather from 2020-06-13T03:32:04
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 f...
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Parents Dreaming of Summer Camp from 2020-06-04T00:13:39
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 k...
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That Virus... Again from 2020-05-26T02:46:23
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 ...
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The Power of Imagination - Children and their Overactive Imaginations! from 2020-05-15T03:32:11
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. ...
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When a Number is More Than Just a Number - The Medical Dads Guide to Family Planning from 2020-05-03T21:23:34
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 di...
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Where is the Swipe Button on This Thing? Books and the Dads Who Read Them to Their Children from 2020-04-24T02:57:46
On this week's episode, Stu and Dave take a break from worrying about Coronavirus and sit down to share their views on the importance of literacy and how to get children started on books early. ...
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This Virus is Making Me Nervous - Coronavirus and Anxiety from 2020-04-08T21:09:55
Stu and Dave discuss how Coronavirus is unleashing an epidemic of anxiety. They go into detail about what the nerve-wracking experience of grocery shopping and then offer some advice about ways ...
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Virus, Virus, Virus - More Coronavirus Talk From the Medical Dads from 2020-04-02T16:38
On this week's episode, Stu and Dave discuss what life looks like after another week of social distancing, home schooling, and trying to stay sane during the Coronavirus outbreak. What's the dea...
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Back in Our Day, We Didn't Raise Babies This Way - Newborn Baby Care from the Dad's Perspective Part 2 from 2020-03-26T21:11:34
On this episode, Stu and Dave take another look at newborn baby care, this time with regard to the many strange and bizarre myths that have built up around the subject of caring for newborn babi...
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Coronavirus - Tales From the Front Lines... of Self Isolation from 2020-03-24T04:03:52
This week, Stu and Dave record an emergency podcast about the of Coronavirus and the implementation of self isolation and social distancing. They talk about their current situations at work, rev...
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Good Guys and Bad Guys - Bullying, Children and the Laws of the Playground Jungle from 2020-03-14T17:25:24
Stu and Dave offer up a respite for everyone at the beginning of a really, really long March break, as they discuss parenting and bullying. They share some stories about their own childhood, as ...
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Dads in the Kitchen - The Medical Dads From Grocery Store to the Table from 2020-03-08T04:00:52
Stu and Dave talk about food and meal preparation from a dad's perspective. They share their own childhood memories about food, and then move on to talk about grocery shopping before...
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Luke, I Am Your Daddy! The Medical Dads Guide to Star Wars from 2020-02-28T22:29:22
On this week's episode, Stu and Dave take a break from medicine to nerd out about all things Star Wars! They discuss parenting and Star Wars, including vital issues as what is the correct sequen...
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Daddy, I'm Bored! Modern Parenting and the Quest for More Boredom from 2020-02-21T22:11:16
Stu and Dave sit down to talk about dealing with bored kids. Is boredom an essential part of life? Does it breed creativity? What do you do when your children complain about being bored? Are the...
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Party Like it's 1989! The Guide to Children's Birthday Party Etiquette from 2020-02-14T21:17:28
On this week's episode, Stu and Dave share memories about parties from their childhood and get into the complicated matter of planning children's birthday parties in the here and now. Who ...
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The Coronavirus Special - The Medical Dads Go Viral from 2020-02-06T21:30:53
On this week's special episode of the Medical Dads, Stu and Dave sit down and discuss the medical crisis that has the whole world talking. Coronavirus: what is it? And should we be panicking? An...
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Corn Flakes, Eggs and Broccoli - Feeding Our Children One Morsel At a Time from 2020-02-01T03:01:51
On this week's episode, Stu and Dave discuss food and the process of feeding children. They discuss some of the typical meals they feed their children, the importance of families eating to...
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Paying a Village To Raise a Child - Hired Help and Modern Parenting (updated link) from 2020-01-27T05:28:42
In this day and age, it's impossible to raise a family without hired help, so the Medical Dads sound off on the subject of paid help and share some life lessons gleaned from years of dealing wit...
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Paying a Village to Raise a Child - Hired help and Modern Parenting from 2020-01-25T02:21:24
In this day and age, it's impossible to raise a family without hired help, so the Medical Dads sound off on the subject of paid help and share some life lessons gleaned from years of dealing wit...
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There is No User's Manual For This - Newborn Baby Care from the Dad's Perspective Part 1 from 2020-01-18T04:27:25
In this week's episode, Stu and Dave wax nostalgia about when their oldest children were born and discuss what a man's role really is when it comes to breastfeeding and being in the delivery roo...
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Boys Will Be Boys - the Lost Art of Play fighting from 2020-01-10T04:00:10
After a holiday hiatus, Stu and Dave return to give their respective stances on play fighting. When is a little pushing and shoving in the playground officially going too far? Should play fighti...
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The Medical Dads Christmas Stocking Stuffer from 2019-12-21T21:36:27
This week, a special Christmas present from the Medical Dads, an episode where Stu and Dave discuss all things Christmas, including when to tell children about Santa Claus, the bizarre ritual of...
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The Nuttiness of Children's Allergies from 2019-12-14T22:20:53
In this week's episode, Dave and Stu give a primer on the issue of allergies in children. They talk about peanut allergies, food allergies, seasonal allergies, and drug allergies as well a...
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Help, The Kids are Burning Up! - The Medical Dads Guide to Fever in Children from 2019-12-07T04:34:16
Stu and Dave discuss managing fever in children. After this episode, you won't need Google anymore to help you manage your child's fever, as they tell you everything you need to know about fever...
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My Kids Won't Sleep - Every Parent's Worst Nightmare from 2019-11-30T03:28:50
Stu and Dave tell the epic stories of trying to get their kids to sleep - including details about "crying it out," night lights and black out blinds. Then, in the first ever Medical Dads M...
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Toys and the Dads Who Play With Them - The Medical Dads Guide to their Favourite and Least Favourite Toys from 2019-11-23T00:57:51
In this week's episode, Stu and Dave talk about picking up after their children's toys and also reminisce about the toys of their childhood that they wished they had owned.
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Who Needs a Nap More, the Children or the Parents? from 2019-11-15T19:01:33
Stu and Dave try to make sense of their kids attempts at dropping their naps, and offer some suggestions on how to manage the all important daytime rest that kids and parents both need.
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Driving My Kids Crazy - The Medical Dads Guide to After School Activities from 2019-11-08T22:32:05
Stu and Dave sit down to discuss the issue of too many after school activities for their children, and reflect on their own experiences growing up in a bygone era.
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Visiting the Dentist from 2019-10-31T19:02:25
In this week's episode, Stu and Dave talk about dentists and share some stories about dentistry, both from the standpoint of dads taking their children to see the dentist, and also as physicians...
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Back to School from 2019-10-26T00:10:39
Better late than never, Stu and Dave sit down for a discussion about all things related to their children going back to school, from morning routines to advice for dealing with common school-rel...
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Gastroenteritis - My child has diarrhea! Help! from 2019-10-18T14:33:03
Stu and Dave discuss how to manage diarrhea in children and share some stories about their own experiences dealing with gastroenteritis, both in the clinic and at home.
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Potty Training from 2019-10-11T02:34:47
Stu and Dave discuss their misadventures with potty training, and share some parenting advice on helping children make the transition out of diapers.
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Flying with Children from 2019-10-03T15:26:48
In the premiere episode of Medical Dads, Stu and Dave give some tips for surviving airplane flights with children. Then, in the first ever Medical Dads mailbag, they respond to the question, "wh...
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