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Healthy Habits Happy Homes

Guelph Family Health Studyguelphfamilyhealthstudy.com
By the age of five or six, your kids will form eating, exercise and sleep habits that can last a lifetime. The Guelph Family Health Study is testing new ways for kids to learn healthy habits early – habits that can significantly lower a child’s risk for disease now and in the future. Our podcast, Healthy Habits, Happy Homes provides evidence-based advice, tips, tools, and interviews with experts to help your family develop healthy home routines!
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Episodes

Episode 46: The Scoop on Supplements

For this week’s episode Dr. Dalia El Khoury, an Associate Professor in Applied Nutrition and a Registered Dietitian joins the podcast to chat all about supplements. In this episode, Dr El Khoury highlights the importance of professional guidance of supplement use in children and adults to promote health.

Oct 18, 202247 min

Episode 45: How to Support Aging Parents with Nutrition and Health

For our first episode of the season, we are excited to welcome Brooklyn Seal, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who has been closely working with seniors in long-term facilities. In this episode, Brooklyn discusses and shares tips on how parents of young children can help support their own aging parents with nutrition and health.

Oct 04, 202227 min

Episode 44: Sodium & Alcohol Intake

This week we are bringing you part 2 of the student interviews from Lisa's Nutrition Communication course! In this class students had the opportunity to create a podcast on a nutrition topic. Four of the podcasts were chosen to be aired on the Healthy Habits Happy Homes Podcast! Today's episode will feature two student-led podcasts: The first is an interview with Registered Dietitian, Cheryl Strachan, all about sodium intake (created by Gislaine Levasseur, Cora Soda, & Jia Liang Zhu), and th...

Apr 19, 202235 min

Episode 43: So Sweet! Sugar Intake among Kids and Teens

This week we are bringing you part 1 of 2 very fun Healthy Habits Happy Homes episodes. Lisa taught a Nutrition and Communication course this past fall and the students had the opportunity to create a podcast on a nutrition topic. Four of the podcasts were chosen to be aired on the Healthy Habits Happy Homes Podcast! Today's episode will feature two student-led podcasts: The first is an interview with Registered Dietitian, Stefania Palmeri, all about sugar intake in kids (created by Tarahum Ruha...

Apr 05, 202231 min

Episode 42: How to Talk to Kids about Failure with Victoria Fritz

Joining us on this episode of the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast is PhD Candidate, Victoria Fritz. Victoria is studying failure for her PhD and answers our questions on how to manage feelings of failure as a parent, and also strategies for talking to kids after they experience different kinds of failure. We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for listening!

Mar 15, 202228 min

Episode 41: Our new plant-based proteins cookbook is here! Interview with Katherine Eckert

To introduce you to the cookbook, we have a great interview with Katherine Eckert on the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast. Kat is a PhD Candidate with the GFHS and was involved in the development of the cookbook. Tune in to hear more details about the approach to plant-based foods in the cookbook, some of Kat’s favourite recipes, and tips on how to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your family’s routine.

Mar 01, 202212 min

Episode 40: Stress Management with Dr. Valerie Hruska

We're excited to have Dr. Valerie Hruska joining us on this episode of the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast! Valerie was a Masters and PhD student with the GFHS where she researched how stress can affect families. Tune in to hear Valerie's top tips for managing stress in your family, and how to help kids navigate stress and develop strategies for handling stress on their own.

Feb 15, 202224 min

Episode 38: Parenting Teenagers and Coordinating the GFHS with Angela Annis

We are so excited to finally bring you an episode with Angela Annis, Study Coordinator for the Guelph Family Health Study. In this episode Angela shares a bit about what it's like to be involved in a large scale study, and then we dive into a conversation all about what it's like to be a parent to teenagers. Tune in to hear what Angela thinks parents of young kids have to look forward to, how parents might go easier on themselves, and much more!

Dec 14, 202131 min

Episode 37: Speech and Language with Elizabeth McFadden

This week we are welcoming to the podcast Elizabeth McFadden, a registered speech and language pathologist. Tune in to learn about when is the right time to visit an SLP with your child, what you can expect at your visit, and how to practice pronunciation at home with kids.

Nov 30, 202122 min

Episode 36: Family-Based Research with Dr. David Ma

This week we're excited to welcome Dr. David Ma to the podcast. Dr. Ma is the Director of the Guelph Family Health Study and a Professor at the University of Guelph. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, including the significance of the GFHS and animal-based research, and how to navigate nutrition and science news in the media. Tune in to listen and learn more!

Nov 16, 202127 min

Episode 35: The Importance of Children's Play with Kim Squires

This week we welcome Kim Squires to the podcast! Kim is a PhD Candidate and the pedagogical leader at the Child Care and Learning Centre at the University of Guelph. In this episode Kim shares her expertise about the importance of children's play and why play is important to children's learning in their early years. Tune in for learn more about how to encourage outdoor play, the concept of "loose parts", and how children can learn while playing.

Nov 02, 202127 min

Episode 34: Childhood Constipation with Registered Dietitian Laura Wilson

On this episode we're excited to welcome Registered Dietitian, Laura Wilson, on the podcast to chat all about childhood constipation. Tune in to hear tips on how to detect when your child is constipated, how to get things moving, what foods or life events can contribute to healthy bowels, and even a few potty training tips!

Oct 19, 202117 min

Episode 33: Helping kids develop positive relationships with food, with Janet Nezon

Welcome back to the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast! To kick of season 4 we are bringing you a fun conversation with Janet Nezon from Rainbow Plate. Janet is the Founder and Executive Director of Rainbow Plate, a social enterprise which aims to develop resources for children and parents to help them cultivate positive relationships with food. Tune in to learn more about what inspired Janet to want to work with kids and family, how she enjoys connecting with her grandkids over food and eating,...

Oct 05, 202137 min

Episode 32: Guelph Family Health Study Research Spotlight

To close out season 3 of the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast we recorded an extra special episode! We asked GFHS team members to record a short clip about themselves and their research and we put them together to make this research spotlight episode. We have been hearing that families are are interested in learning more about the research students and researchers are conducting so we hope you find this episode interesting! If you're interested in learning more about GFHS research, you can che...

Mar 23, 202111 min

Episode 30: Fostering Positive Body Image with Angela Underhill

In this episode hosts Lisa and Sabrina interview Angela Underhill, a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph. Tune in to hear Angela's tips on how to foster positive body image at home for parents and for children. Notes: Instagram: @drjoshuawolrich and @kids.eat.in.color Poodle science video: https://youtu.be/H89QQfXtc-k

Feb 23, 202124 min

How to Talk to Kids about Death and Dying with Dr Kathy Kortes-Miller

This week on the podcast we are bringing you an interview that might seem slightly off topic for the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast, but we thought it would be relevant and timely given the current circumstances. Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller joined us to have a discussion about how to talk to children about death and she shares helpful strategies for how to have conversations with kids and how exactly to answer their very clever questions on the topic. We learned so much during this interview so ...

Feb 09, 202123 min

Episode 28: Staying Active as a Family with Maddy Nixon, Kinesiologist

This week on the Healthy Habits Happy Homes we have an interview with Maddy Nixon, a Registered Kinesiologist and Lead Research Assistant with the Guelph Family Health Study. Tune in to hear Maddy's practical tips on how to get the whole family moving during the long winter months, even when you can't leave the house!

Jan 26, 202119 min

Episode 27: Debunking Myths About Fad Diets, with Registered Dietitian Lindzie O'Reilly

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast! To start off the year we're bringing you an episode with the University of Guelph's on campus Dietitian, Lindzie O'Reilly. Lindzie shares evidence-based information about fad diets and debunks common myths about dieting that are commonly heard in the media today. Thank you for listening! Resources: Lentils.ca Canada's Food Guide: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ Foodland Ontario (great website for seasonal recipes that in...

Jan 12, 202123 min

Episode 26: Coping with COVID with Shannon & James

This week we have another "Coping with Covid" episode. Co-hosts Lisa and Sabrina check in with their colleague, Shannon, and her husband, James, about how they are doing as a family during the pandemic. Tune in for tips on staying active as a family, limiting screen time and our usual chat about what our guests have been cooking!

Dec 08, 202020 min

Sustainable Habits at Home with Samantha Casey

This episode, we are joined with Samantha Casey who works at the Sustainability Office at the University of Guelph. She is a recent graduate from the Environmental Governance program here at the university. She is a passionate advocate for climate change. She is also a co-founder of an organization that seeks to empower change in her community with youth powered solutions. Listen for great tips on how to get kids involved in waste reduction at home! **This episode was recorded prior to the COVID...

Nov 25, 202032 min

Episode 24: Nutrition Connections and Eating Well as a Family During COVID-19, with Candace Aqui

Joining us on the podcast this week is Candace Aqui. Candace is a Registered Dietitian, mom, and foodie and in this episode she tells us about her role in knowledge mobilization with Nutrition Connections. Candace also shares a few tips on shopping for a family during COVID-19 as food prices are increasing. Find Nutrition Connections online: Website - https://nutritionconnections.ca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NutritionCXN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nutritioncxn/ Facebook - https:/...

Nov 10, 202017 min

Episode 23: Coping with COVID Part 2 with Anisha and Sumeet

On this episode Lisa and Sabrina interview their fellow PhD student colleague, Anisha, and her husband, Sumeet, about how they are handling life at home with two young kids during the pandemic. Tune in to hear suggestions for staying active as a family, exploring your own city and creating helpful routines at home.

Oct 27, 202024 min

Episode 22: Coping with COVID with Lisa and Lester

In this episode Sabrina interviews co-host, Lisa, and her husband, Lester about how they are balancing work, grad school and family life during the COVID19 pandemic. Stay tuned for some helpful tips on creating healthy routines at home!

Oct 26, 202032 min

Episode 21: Balancing Family & Work during Quarantine with Angela Wallace

Welcome back to the Healthy Habits Happy Homes Podcast! In the first episode of season 3 co-hosts Lisa and Sabrina interview Angela Wallace, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer, about how she is balancing having a new baby and working from home during the Pandemic. We hope you enjoy the episode and we look forward to releasing the rest of our season 3 interviews with you throughout the fall. Where to find Angela: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatright_rd/?hl=en Facebook: https://w...

Sep 29, 202026 min

Episode 20: Creating Healthy Snacks with Kathryn Walton

This week's episode features Dr Kathryn Walton, a dietitian and researcher from SickKids Hospital. Kathryn was also the host of the last season of Healthy Habits, Happy Homes. Kathryn shares tips for incorporating snacks in healthy ways and choosing the best snacks for your family!

May 02, 201921 min

Episode 19: Accepting the Stress of Parenting with Jess Vanderwier

This week our hosts are joined by Jess Vanderweir, founder of the online community Our Mama Village and a therapist who specializes in postpartum depression. In this week's episode we'll learn about managing everyday family stress, as well as recognizing when you may need some expert help.

Apr 16, 201921 min

Episode 18: Busting Dairy Myths with Andrea Buchholz and Gen Newton

In this week's episode, co-hosts Lisa and Tory discuss myths surrounding dairy with expert guests Dr. Gen Newton and Dr. Andrea Buchholz. The two researchers share evidence on benefits of dairy consumption, what makes a good dairy alternative, and what the recent changes to Canada’s Food Guide could mean for dairy consumption trends.

Apr 02, 201917 min
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