The Medical Dads Podcast

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 shutdown and closed playgrounds and tennis courts. Then they offer a new campaign slogan for what will fix our society once and for all.

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.

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 the demands of work, parenting and adult life.

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!

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 then take about the Easter Bunny.

One year in, Stu and Dave talk about anxiety and COVID, and how the virus has put everyone's mental health on edge.

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 the present day.

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.

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. 

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.

Stu and Dave do a long-winded deep dive into 4 common respiratory illnesses, including asthma, croup, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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...

Stu and Dave encounter the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as part of their Christmas special! 

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!