Mini Episode: Dr. Yeung on Canada's Proposed Social Media Legislation, News Radio 570

Mini Episode: Dr. Yeung on Canada's Proposed Social Media Legislation, News Radio 570

Alison chats with Mike Farwell of News Radio 570 about last week's federal announcement [https://globalnews.ca/news/11900484/social-media-online-harms-age-restriction-enforcement-questions/] that would impose restrictions on social media companies and AI chatbots, particularly for kids under 16. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Staying Connected to Your Teen with Dr. Willough Jenkins, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Today we're talking to Dr. Willough Jenkins about some of the bumps and bruises that can occur during adolescence. One day your child loves spending time with you, then all of a sudden it feels like they want nothing to do with you! We discuss why this is happening, how parents can stay connected, how to build confidence and independence, how teen dating has changed, and of course... I get Dr. Jenkins' thoughts on teens and social media! Dr. Willough Jenkins is an award winning Canadian and American board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child psychiatry and also trained as a pharmacist. She is a healthcare leader serving as the medical director of the Psychiatric Emergency and Consultation Liaison Service at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. With her dual training, Dr. Jenkins provides compassionate, evidence-based care to some of California’s most critically ill children. She serves on national committees shaping mental health policies and advocates at the state senate for improved children's mental health services. As a researcher, she has contributed to several publications in academic journals, furthering the understanding of children's mental health.  Dr. Jenkins has a regular segment on CBS 8 San Diego, where she demystifies child mental health topics for the public, and she frequently contributes to other local and national TV channels. Her expertise spans all forms of media, and she has been featured in national outlets like Time Magazine. As a strong educator to both health care professionals and the public she is also a sought-after speaker at conferences. In partnership with the World Health Organization, Dr. Jenkins uses social media to reduce stigma, promote early identification and prevention of youth mental health issues, and combat misinformation. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. [https://cozyearth.com/]Use the code PARENTPAUSE for 20% off your order, and until June 1st get an additional 10% off. That's 30% off your order! We are obsessed with their sheets. Please mention you heard about them here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Helping Your Child Sleep- From Infancy to Adolescence with Dr. Sujay Kansagra

Sujay Kansagra, MD is a professor at Duke and the director of Duke University’s Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program. He’s popularly knows as @ThatSleepDoc on social media where he has over 700,000 followers. He’s also the inventor of the Lullabee Smart Crib Mattress. He specializes in treating a variety of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and parasomnias. His prior research involves sleep pathology in rare conditions such as alternating hemiplegia of childhood and infantile Pompe disease. Dr. Kansagra is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research publications and 5 books, including the book “My Child Won’t Sleep”, a high-yield, step-by-step guide to fixing common sleep issues in children of all ages, infants through adolescence.   This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. [https://cozyearth.com/]Use the code PARENTPAUSE for 20% off your order, and until June 1st get an additional 10% off. That's 30% off your order! We are obsessed with their sheets. Please mention you heard about them here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Deepfakes, Phones & Tech in Schools, Tracking Kids & More with Jess Grose, NYT Opinion Writer

Today we talked to Jess Grose, an opinion writer at the New York Times and the author of several books, including her latest, “Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood”  On this episode we discussed her latest work on deepfakes, but we also discuss phones and tech in schools, the impact of social media on kids, and her take on tracking her children. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com [http://cozyearth.com] and use our code PARENTPAUSE for an exclusive 20% off site wide, and May 18 through June 1st there is an extra 10% off in honour of Memorial Day. That’s 30% off! . And a quick favour: if you see a post-purchase survey, please mention you heard about them right here on the Parenting and Perimenopause.  Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

Getting Strong in Your 40's and Beyond with Dr. Lauren Colenso Semple, PhD

In today's episode, we sit down with Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss the practical questions women have about fitness, weight loss, and muscle: How do we achieve muscle building when we are short on time? How much protein do we need? How does the menopause transition impact weight loss and the ability to gain muscle? Should we train differently at different times in our cycles? And much more! Lauren Colenso-Semple is a researcher and science communicator with expertise in female physiology and exercise. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and a Master’s in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Through her research, teaching, public speaking, and online platforms, Dr. Lauren is known for making complex topics accessible—and for calling out the myths that hold women back from reaching their full potential. She is also a seasoned fitness professional with extensive hands-on coaching experience and a co-owner of the MASS Research Review, where she helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical fitness strategies.  Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth [https://cozyearth.com/]. Use code PARENTPAUSE for 20% site wide, and from May 28th to June 1st get an EXTRA 10% off. That's 30% site wide. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Parenting & Perimenopause podcast. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com [pandppodcastmds@gmail.com] Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd [https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd] Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.