The SocialDad Podcast
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The SocialDad Podcast
We chat about being a father in Vancouver, hot parenting topics, and what it's like being a Millennial Dad. With special guests. Stay in touch via www.SocialDad.ca or on Instagram - @JamesRCS Support via Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/socialdad
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Instagram Just Went PG-13 for Teens - Here’s What Parents Need to Know
Instagram just rolled out a major safety update for teen accounts, and it's one every parent should know about. In this episode, we break down what th...
Finally Finding Answers: Getting an ADHD Diagnosis at 42
In this special ADHD Awareness Month episode of SocialDad, host James opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD at 42 and how it completely changed his...
We’re Back!
The SocialDad Podcast is back! After a well-earned break, I’m back behind the mic with a fresh season full of good news, real parenting talk, and cozy...
Episode 52 - Kollyn Conrad and Publicly Private - a resource for LGBTQ+ youth
According to The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the...
Ep 51 - Gap Years - Should I take a year off from education?
On today's show, Michelle Dittmer, President and Co-Founder of the Canadian Gap Year Association talks about the structure and benefits of a gap year...
Ep 50 - Dealing with Back to School Anxiety
Are you and/or your kids a bit of a mess on school mornings? That's ok. Today we go through a few quick and easy tips I've learned to help kids and pa...
Episode 49 - Teaching Social Media Safety
Content lives forever, what we hear isn't always true, and how algorithms can keep us from getting new opinions. Social media and an online world keep...
Ep 48 - Talking with a CBT Therapist
In this episode, we meet Myles, a Therapist at Alli.io and discuss a few helpful tips about how to listen, when to offer advice and when to hold it,...
Episode 47 - Alison McGregor and the Power of Mischievous Stories
Author and parent Alison McGregor joins to share the power of storytelling and why raising mischievous kids is important.
Little...
Episode 46 - Is all screentime created equal - with Michael Kwan
On this episode Michael Kwan (Twitter, Instagram, blog) joins to talk about the amount of screentime and if there's more to it than that.
We als...
Episode 45 - The VenusVerse, Women in Web3 and Beyond
In this episode, James talks to Janelle Chalouhi and Natalie Dumond, Co-Founders of Venusverse, the first Canadian female-founded, female-focused educ...
Episode 44 - How are Canadian parents feeling about the 2022 school season?
In this episode, I spoke to John Baker, CEO of D2L who recently did a study into how parents are feeling about school openings and the education of th...
Episode 43 - Our Happy Divorce with Ben and Nikki
James interviews Ben and Nikki, who worked together after their divorce to become stronger than ever.
From weeknight dinners and homework sessi...
Episode 42 - The BIG Questions with David Stanley
David Stanley is a writer, Dad-blogger, and Father from Michigan. I asked him some pretty deep questions.
Find him on Twitter @DStan58
Episode 41 - Metaverse, Camping with Therapists, and Influencer Life
No guests on this one, but I went live on TikTok. Was it worth it? Not really, but I had a few random comments to keep me going.
Episode 40 - A UNICEF Halloween
Rowena, Programming Manager for UNICEF Canada talks about the evolution of the Halloween Orange Box and this year's campaign.
Want to donate? H...
Ep 39 - Help, it's hot!
As British Columbia swelters in 40.c (104.f) temperatures, Casey Palmer and Stacey Robinsmith join a very late-night call to chat travel, parenting te...
Episode 38 - Men's Summer Style with Olivers Apparel
David Wolfe, Founder and CEO at Olivers Apparel joins the show to talk about their Fall collection, new trends, and how Dads can stay cool this Summer...
Episode 37 - Everything You Wanted to Know About CBD But Were Afraid to Ask
have so many questions about CBD, specifically, its use in various therapies, remedies, and supplements. As someone who doesn't even like to take alle...
Episode 36 - 5 Dads Go Wild catchup
Finally, the 5 (4 right now) Dads are back together and reconnecting after months of being locked down and tied up with family life. With Stacey Rob...
Episode 35 - Call Ins with Marisa, Marnie and Rena
Another episode of call-ins. This time we talk to the inventors of the CartWhirler and my friend Marisa from SockFootage. A perfect Father's Day gift...
Episode 34 - [short show] 32 Life Lessons from a Dad
Taken from the blog on SocialDad.ca - 32 Life Lessons from a Dad. What would you add to the list of life lessons?
Episode 33 - Calling Bisma
My friend Bisma Bhatti shared that she's having a rough time via her IG stories, so I called her.
Episode 32 - Avery Asks and a Storytime
Andrea Lowe, writer of 'Avery Asks' calls-in to tell us about her first children's book and the journey to publishing. - Then I read it!
Follow...
Episode 31 - Call Ins from a Children's Dentist and an Online Teaching Expert
On today's show, we hear some useful insights and tips from Dr. Zina from Lolo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, followed by lessons on how to avoid screen...
Episode 30 - How to Launch - Tips from a Serial Entrepreneur
On-air expert, serial entrepreneur, cupcake aficionado, and now clothing line launcher with genderless items for all kids - Bisma M. Bhatti joins me f...
Episode 29 - Call-ins and Mental Health Month check-ins
A new call-in format to the show where 3 Dads talk about their journey with mental health, counseling, and family. If you'd like to call into the show...
Episode 28 - Valene Campbell Brings Diversity to Children’s Literature
Valene Campbell shares her story of diversity and bringing it to Children’s Literature as well as how we can learn so much from Black voices, celebrat...
Episode 27 - What's Going on with GameStop?
Have you been hearing about the GameStop Stock and wondering how Redditors made it fly up and crash back down? Interested in investing? Rob Ainbinder...
Episode 26 - Signed By Santa, The Christmas Eve Experience
Getting thoroughly in the mood for Christmas, I chat with Jennifer of Signed by Santa. The last call for ordering a Christmas Eve box or personalised...
Episode 25 - Holiday Bedtime Stories
For another bedtime story episode, I read: The Ugly Christmas Sweater Rebellion, The Gruffalo, and the Elf on the Shelf - a Christmas Tradition.
Episode 24 - 3 Bedtime Stories
Just a little distraction - here are 3 short bedtime stories.
Uni The Unicorn - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Dream Animals and Day Dreamers by Em...
Episode 23 - Families and Dealing with The Corona Climate
My good friend, Mom, and very clever person, Jaime Hamilton joins me to talk about how to cope with the new climate, how to talk to kids around the ne...
Episode 22 - Dr. Duff shares advice on dealing with anxiety in kids
As part of the Psychology month series of events, Dr. Duff joins us from Victoria, BC to share how we can recognize symptoms of anxiety in youth and s...
Episode 21 - The Wild Life, Influencers, and getting kids outside
Joined by Jenelle Peterson of JoinTheWildLife.ca and Mom Blogger, Ladena Racine of MyFamilyStuff.ca we explore some tips on getting our kids outside,...
Episode 20: Getting Ready for #5DadsGoWild
I'm joined by the rest of the 5 Dads Go Wild crew as we discuss our fears, the upcoming snow forecast, and everything we need to prepare for the next...
Episode 19: #5DadsGoWild Pre-Pre-EventShow
I know the Dads and I are recording the official 5 Dads Go Wild pre-show tomorrow but I'm just too excited. Here's a bit of background for the event a...
Episode 18 - Talking Cars with Eric Novak
I joined EnviroDad, Eric Novak to talk about the future of electric vehicles, Electra Meccanica, Tesla, the new Ford Esacape, Honda Pilot and more.
Episode 17 - Stuck at Las Vegas Airport
I'm on my way back from CES 2019 and am trying to get home! I talk about tech trends, flying cars, and life at the airport.
Episode 16 - Beating Screen Time Guilt with BoredBox
Sometimes we all need a little break. Whether she's getting antsy on a car-ride or you're in a restaurant and just want to eat your meal before it's g...