Go To Grandma

Dog Master for Hudson & Rex, Sherri Davis gives us the canine 411; Productivity Catalyst Clare Kumar on staying up about downsizing; Stats Canada with a new study on aging demographic; Take 5 With RBC looks at 4 Seasons Course on Truth & Reconciliation.

Tory Halpin (B'Ed) on No TV until 2 - why, and what to watch when they get there. Why FaceTiming with Grandma is still okay. Kerry Byrne on Long Distance Grandparenting & the #1 secret to keeping it strong. Take 5 With RBC on Youthful Cities index on best places to live for 15-29, including impact of the pandemic.

Dr. Jess O'Reilly advises grandparents on how to answer "Where do babies come from?"; Vivian Vassos from Zoomer Mag tells us about travel with purpose; Mom of 6 Julie Cole sets some family resolutions for grandparents too and the best of Take 5 With RBC

Sharon & Bram join me for some skinna marinky fun and how their new release Best of the Best Live came about; Zoomer Mag Jay Teitel on why he thinks Grandparents are responsible for the birth of civilization and Take 5 With RBC talks about the importance of corporate citizenship in supporting charities like The ShoeBox Project and New Circles.

Pattie Lovett-Reid tells us how to avoid overspending on our grandkids, Alyson Schafer talks about sharing the grandkids over the holidays, and RBC presents Sweet Treats.

Chef Andrea Buckett drops in to share favourite holiday food traditions, I share my first ever Greatest Grandparent Gift Guide, and RBC tells us about Young Alfred, an online insurance option.

Natalie MacLean on best holiday wines, Cynthia Kinnunnen on music education and family bonding, teaching kids money management wit Mydoh app (RBC Venture), benefits of audio books (Kobo)

Fashion for Over 50 with Jeanne Beker, Effect of the Pandemic on Grandparenting, Downsizing Tips with Realtor Josey Vogels, New RBC Ventures App for Caregivers.

Ross Petty takes us (and Alice) to Winterland with his new production; Travel expert Natalie Preddie tells us about traveling with mixed race grandparents; RBC's Marlene Atzori gives us tips if we are cross border shopping in the US.

Ralph Benmergui talks about his new book I Thought He Was Dead; NYT Bestseller Cathy Gildiner tells us how to start a memoir; Take 5 With RBC leads us through Estate Planning

Actor RH Thomson (Anne with an E) on The World Remembers; Fitness Specialist Marika Pedersen on Strength Training, RBC Bank advice on US Real Estate for Canadians.

Boo! Denise Wild as leads us through easy at home DIY Halloween crafts with the grandkids, Anne Brodie tells us her favourite family friendly scary movies and we learn how to do Chair Yoga as part of the Take 5 With RBC finding passion in retirement series.

Murdoch Mysteries star Yannick Bisson & his wife Shantelle tell us about being new grandparents, Social Media expert Avery Swartz tells us what to post and where, and Take 5 With RBC is all about golf in North Carolina.

Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn sets us up for successful grandkid sleepovers, Lisa Thornbury of AVery Bright Life tells us how grandparents can support disabled grandkids, and Natalina Bombino Campagnolo inspires us to find our passions in retirement (RBC Series)

Victoria Sopik of Kids & Co talks about her 11 grandchildren and blended work life balance, Kobo tells us which e-reader is best for different needs and RBC Deputy Chief Economist Dawn Desjardins gives us the economic forecast we've all been waiting for.

Go To Grandma goes high tech with Amber Mac and what tech you need for your home; Marc Saltzman schools us on video games for our grandkids, and us! Our RBC Take 5 Series talks about what to consider when dreaming of retirement in paradise.

Guest Annabel Fitzsimmons takes us through a mindfulness exercise, CEO of Kobo Michael Tamblyn talks digital literacy, and RBC tells us about tax implications on moving to the US.

Singer Matt Dusk and children's authors Helaine Becker & Caroline Fernandez join me for a show about music and books. Plus, we talk about the myths of retirement.

Radio icon Erin Davis talks about her unique grandparent journey; Kobo tells us all about top audio books for grandparents and our Take 5 With RBC series kicks off with tips for travel to the U.S.

This house and garden episode features interviews with interior designer Kimberley Seldon and Harrowsmith Magazine editor in chief Jen Reynolds as we walk through the perfect grandkid garden, and stylish and safe grandkid sleepover spaces.

Cookbook author Rose Reisman and etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau join the show to talk about how to get your grandkids eating healthy, and how manners have evolved. Plus, how to introduce dinner rules to your grandchildren.

Go To Grandma hits the road - virtually - with travel experts Jim Byers and Heather Greenwood Davis. Where should grandparents take their grandkids? How do we stay safe? And how to be a grand guest if you travel to your kids' homes.

In this episode of Go To Grandma, Kathy talks to family therapist Alyson Schafer about what to do when the Grandparent Rules aren't the same as the Parent Rules, and mom of six Julie Cole leads us through a discussion with grandparents who have grandkids in the LGTBQ community.

Welcome to Go To Grandma. We talk about what listeners can expect from this show. Guests include Humour Therapist, Author & Grandma Mary Kay Morrison on the importance of play with Grandkids, and Home Economist, Second City Alumnae & Queen of Fibre Mairlyn Smith on why we all need more and more fibre to stay healthy as we age.