The Medical Dads Podcast

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 of grief. How do we monitor what our kids are doing online? Is there a safe way for kids to navigate the internet? The Medical Dads share some of their own ideas about the internet and how to deal with it...

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 to acts of athletic brilliance.

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?

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 you covered with everything from White Rice to Twinkies!

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.

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? Is there a safe age for kids to start following the MCU? All these very important questions discussed on this episode of Medial Dads.

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 Thanksgiving, and reflect on what it means to live in Canada today.

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 bigger and bigger.

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 got something to say about it all!

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 clear end point in sight.

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!

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!

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!

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. 

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? 

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?

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?

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

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.

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?

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?

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!

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

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.

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!