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Is homeschooling the right choice for every family? from 2023-10-03T12:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kimberly Gawne about homeschooling. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Listen

Beyond school: How recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world from 2023-06-05T12:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Stephanie Gutnik about how recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world.

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The power of perseverance in one's healing process from 2023-01-09T10:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Carol Mott about the power of perseverance in one's healing process. Over the course of this epi...

How to retrain your brain to manage chronic pain from 2022-11-02T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with medical student Tera Armel about her personal journey on retraining her brain to manage chronic p...

Is trick or treating on Halloween accessible for all? from 2022-09-14T09:00:41

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rich Padulo. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Why cell phones should be banned at school from 2022-09-10T09:00:58

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Larissa Mills. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to ensure that one's human rights are at the heart of care in an overburdened health care system from 2022-07-21T12:00:42

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Laura Loli-Dano. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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I’m retiring... now what? from 2022-05-25T09:00:30

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Tics - can they be controlled? from 2022-04-12T09:00:34

Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychologist Sarah Chana Radcliffe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Listen

Food for thought: How to manage a food addiction from 2022-02-15T00:00:17

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Registered Social Worker Clarissa Kennedy. Over the course of this episode you will learn more abo...

One woman’s journey into another culture and back home from 2021-12-13T10:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Ailsa Keppie. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to pick up the pieces and live your better life after divorce from 2021-12-13T10:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Julie Starr. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivities - what this means and how to cope with it from 2021-11-15T10:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Riina Bray. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Diving into depression and how to come up for fresh air from 2021-07-06T12:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Alex Korb. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Healing: From the Inside Out from 2021-05-03T15:40:13

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author, Lynda Faye Schmidt, on healing: from the inside out. Over the course of this episode you...

Why don't they talk? What we know about selective mutism and how to help children overcome it from 2021-04-05T21:25:03

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Dr. Jemma Helfman, on what we know about selective mutism and how to help children ...

The impact that being a highly sensitive parent has on you and your kids from 2021-03-27T15:39:35

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lisa Tabachnick, about the impact that being a Highly Sensitive parent has on you and your kids....

How to manage your anger rather than letting it manage you from 2021-03-21T19:45:43

Sara Dimerman in conversation with anger management specialist, Nicole Ali, about how to manage your anger rather than letting it man...

Finding your way back to work after a Mental Health leave from 2021-03-17T15:35

Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Joan Tucker, about finding your way back to work after a mental healt...

How to successfully battle video gaming addiction from 2021-03-09T16:43:40

Sara Dimerman in conversation with video gaming addiction expert and author, Elaine Uskoski, about how to successfully battle video ...

The impact of stopping and starting school during the pandemic from 2021-02-27T22:37:58

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about the impact of stopping and starting school during the pandemic. Over the cou...

How to promote healthy sexual development, from toddlers to teens from 2021-02-23T16:12:38

Sara Dimerman in conversation with sexual health educator and consultant, Carly Basian about how to promote healthy sexual developm...

How to Live Through Loss from 2021-02-13T16:52:09

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lauren Barrett about how to live through loss. Over the course of this episode you will learn mo...

The Do's and Don'ts of Dating from 2021-02-06T17:57:49

Sara Dimerman in conversation with dating coach, Damona Hoffman, on the do's and don'ts of dating. Over the course of this episode y...

Helping Newcomers Understand Canadian Business Culture from 2021-01-31T16:41:12

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Brent Edwards, about helping newcomers understand Canadian business culture. Over the course of t...

Understanding what transgender means, from a parent's perspective from 2021-01-22T17:54:38

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Giselle Bloch, about understanding the transgender world, from a parent's perspective. Over the c...

How to tap into your creative and intuitive self from 2021-01-15T16:12:07

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Jayni Bloch, about how to tap into your creative and intuitive self. Over the course of this epis...

How song soothes the soul from 2021-01-08T21:17:13

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Shir Azari, about how song soothes the soul. Over the course of this episode you will learn more ...

Finding your recipe for career satisfaction from 2020-12-21T16:32:08

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Jane Doucet, about finding your recipe for career satisfaction. Over the course of this episode ...

The Journey towards Adopting a Child Internationally from 2020-12-13T18:14:03

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Allison O'Connor, about her journey towards adopting a child internationally. Over the course of...

Parenting through pain from 2020-12-05T18:27

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Samantha Kemp-Jackson about parenting through pain. Over the course of this episode you will lea...

How Students, Parents and Teachers are adjusting to the "New Normal" of Learning from 2020-12-01T17:11:41

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about how students, parents and teachers are adjusting to the "new normal" of lear...

Helping post secondary students choose the "right" career path from 2020-11-22T20:49:10

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Brittany Shields about helping post secondary students find the "right" career path. Over the cou...

Strategies to support your family's mental health this Winter from 2020-11-15T22:06:05

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas about strategies to support your family's mental health this Winter. Over the course ...

Helping women manage midlife masterfully from 2020-11-09T19:01:40

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Suzy Rosenstein about helping women manage midlife masterfully. Over the course of this episode ...

How to live in the moment from 2020-11-04T19:35:31

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Naomi Nurgitz about how to live in the moment. Over the course of this episode you will learn mor...

The human-animal bond from 2020-10-26T19:03:04

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Amy Kung-Oliver about the human-animal bond. Over the course of this episode you will learn more...

Simple solutions to everyday stressors from 2020-10-19T21:24:25

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Heather Skoll about simple solutions to everyday stressors. Over the course of this episode you w...

Do you ever feel like you're living in a science fiction novel? from 2020-10-10T16:23:16

Sara Dimerman in conversation with science fiction writer, Robert J Sawyer. Over the course of this episode you will learn more abou...

How to live with and tolerate uncertainty from 2020-10-10T16:23:09

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Leonard Carr about how to tolerate and live with uncertainty. Over the course of this episode you...

Managing changes on campus during Covid from 2020-09-27T20:30:46

Sara Dimerman in conversation with her daughter, Chloe, on managing changes on campus due to Covid. Over the course of this episode ...

How COVID has changed schools and classroom learning in our "New Normal" from 2020-09-27T20:30:11

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about how Covid has changed schools and classroom learning in our "new normal". Ov...

The Importance of Play from 2020-09-13T19:59:31

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lori Pearlstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to stay out of court when divorcing from 2020-09-09T18:51:22

Sara Dimerman in conversation with a href="https://www.helpmesara.com/podcast-experts/#amm">Anna-Marie Musson about how to stay out of court when divorcing. Over the course of this episode you w...

OCD: What it's all about from 2020-09-01T21:38:55

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Noah Lazar. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Help... I think I'm married to someone with ADD from 2020-08-26T20:56:51

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Vera Roncon. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to Cope After the Loss of a Child from 2020-08-19T18:45:57

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janice Goldmintz. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to best protect your children from the stressors of divorce from 2020-08-14T18:31:24

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Laura Tarcea. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Troubled Youth: How parents and youth can flip their lives around from 2020-08-05T19:30:52

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Francis Atta. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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When aging parents need more help than they can give from 2020-07-28T20:05:39

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Eleanor Silverberg. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Preparing for the "new normal" of learning, starting now! from 2020-07-20T20:44:25

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Are children of inter racial couples raised "colour blind"? from 2020-07-15T17:39:21

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Cecilia Arscott, and her son Matthew Melchior. Over the course of this episode you will learn mor...

Pregnancy: The impact of stress on you and your unborn child and what you can do about it from 2020-07-02T21:10:45

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Thomas Verny. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Perfectly flawed: Learning to fully accept and embrace one's self from 2020-06-25T18:10:07

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Katharine Love. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to find better peace of mind when buying or selling your home from 2020-06-18T15:26:01

Sara Dimerman in conversation with realtor, Valerie Chubey. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Who to call when you need help with your mental health? from 2020-06-10T20:34:12

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Suzanne Dennison. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Driver anxiety: how to get back on the road from 2020-06-05T14:16:12

Sara Dimerman in conversation with occupational therapist, Therese Oldfield. Over the course of this episode you will learn more abou...

Wellness in the Workplace: how to create and maintain a healthy work culture from 2020-05-29T19:19:11

Sara Dimerman in conversation with executive coach, corporate trainer and author, Kathleen Redmond. Over the course of this episode ...

Kicking Anxiety's Butt from 2020-05-20T00:00:58

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Donna Jacobs. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Helping little kids understand the big world around them from 2020-05-16T23:10:37

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Emmy award winning writer and producer, Susan McLennan. Over the course of this episode you will ...

We don't talk anymore: What to do when family ties are broken from 2020-05-06T21:22:20

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Kathy McCoy. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to maintain your mental and physical health during a crisis from 2020-05-01T16:54:52

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lisa Freud Goldman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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The A to Z’s of Trauma: what it’s all about and how to treat it from 2020-04-30T18:42:52

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Colin Chan. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to be your authentic self and what happens when you're not from 2020-03-03T10:00

It's normal to be influenced and affected by what we think or know others want from us. Sometimes, we do and say things in order to make others happy, and in turn, sacrifice our true selves. Thi...

Diets don't work. So, what does? from 2020-01-07T10:00

Top of the new year resolution list for many people is losing weight or going on "diet." Now that I've spoken to Registered Dietician Shauna Lindzon, I am inspired to change that item on my list...

How to help your children navigate the complex sexualized digital world in which we live from 2019-11-12T10:00

Times are not what they used to be. Gone are the days when you could safely wait until your children were just about to hit puberty to talk to them about sex and sexuality. Now they either stumb...

How to become a less distracted parent and why this is so important from 2019-08-20T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to move from procrastination to productivity from 2019-06-18T09:00

It's easy to label oneself or one's child a "procrastinator" and to assume that once one, always one. But is procrastination part of one's personality or a choice and are there roadblocks that s...

Identifying and managing traits that prevent you from reaching your life goals from 2019-05-14T09:00

Many people, despite having goals, feel that there are roadblocks in their way. I contacted Gorett Reis, a life and career coach, for...

Why adult imposed consequences don't work with kids (So, what does?) from 2019-03-26T09:00

I have always been a fan of Dr. Ross Greene's work. I have read his books and attended several of his workshops and lectures. Most re...

Producing A Powerful Podcast from 2019-02-25T10:00

I invited Amanda Cupido to connect with me on the topic of producing a powerful podcast. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her concise...

Learning To Love Your Crooked Self from 2019-01-21T10:00

In conversation with Katharine Love as she candidly shares her journey from self loathing to self loving. Over the course of this po...

When Bad Things Happen at Good Schools from 2018-12-05T10:00

Janyce Lastman and I have previously collaborated on several podcasts. So when she approached me about this one, I was glad b...

Are our lives going to pot? from 2018-10-17T09:00

Now that marijuana has being legalized in Canada, what changes, other than the obvious, will this bring about? How can we make sure that we are as knowledgeable about the impact of weed on our b...

It's all in your head: What your headache means and how to manage it from 2018-08-06T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Daniella Astorino. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Emotional Regulation - what its all about from 2018-06-11T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sheri Van Dijk. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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The A to Zzzzz of sleep (or lack thereof) from 2018-05-07T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. David Kanawaty. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to Prevent Losing Your Job from 2018-04-02T09:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Andrea Garson. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Raising a gender fluid child: a moms story from 2018-01-22T10:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Heidi Barrett. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to best prepare, study and perform well on tests and exams from 2017-11-28T05:00:52

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How students can develop and maintain successful work habits from 2017-09-18T05:00:32

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to best prepare our kids for life post secondary school from 2017-06-19T05:00:54

In this episode, Sara chats with Domenico Capilongo. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about:

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How to make a good impression at a job interview from 2017-03-08T05:00:15

In this, part 1 of 2 related to putting your best foot forward, Sara chats with Andrea Garson, Human Resources consultant on how to m...

How to Raise a Financially Literate Family from 2017-01-02T05:00:35

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Laura Plant, Director of Student Banking at RBC. Over the course of this episode, you will l...

What to expect when transitioning from high school to University or College from 2016-09-05T05:00:20

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Brenda Whiteside. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about:

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“It’s a date” – Why making time for one another is so important from 2016-07-06T05:00:38

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Endre Gabori. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about:

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Learning through play: how to keep kids brains active during long breaks from school from 2016-05-17T05:00:40

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Michael Gibben. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to monitor and advocate on behalf of your mental health concerns from 2016-01-27T05:00:01

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Sarah Lindsay. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Exploring the option of open marriage from 2016-01-04T05:00:17

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with author Robin Rinaldi. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting Through the Storm from 2015-10-05T05:00:56

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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The power of social media and how to make it work for your business from 2015-08-03T05:00:57

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Gary Hyman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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What to do when your partner says no to having a child: one woman’s perspective from 2015-06-15T05:00:50

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Author Robin Rinaldi. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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What to do when you suspect or find out that your child is using drugs and alcohol? from 2015-05-11T05:00:18

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Meagan Solomon. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Bullying: causes, consequences and solutions from 2015-04-01T05:00:09

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Lana Feinstein, Executive Director of LOVE (Leave Out Violence). Over the course of this epi...

HelpMeSara and DrLaurie on couples and sex from 2015-02-02T05:00:21

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Dr. Laurie Betito. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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What to expect on the legal front: from separation to divorce from 2014-12-30T05:00:55

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with family law lawyer, Lisa Gelman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Listen

How to protect us and our children from unwanted sexual advances from 2014-12-01T05:00:28

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Goldie Plotkin. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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What your handwriting reveals about you from 2014-11-03T05:00:52

In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Simon Zelcovitch, a Toronto graphologist, about handwriting analysis and how he can help you...

Tips for managing back to school anxiety from 2014-09-01T05:00:44

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sarah Chana Radcliffe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Tips for parents on helping teens open up from 2014-06-30T05:00:41

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Una Wright. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Protect Yourself: What you need to know before buying or selling a used car privately from 2014-04-28T05:00:24

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Andrew Rodie. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to assess and manage your child’s food and environmental sensitivities from 2014-02-24T05:00:06

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Paul Saunders. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to tell when drinking alcohol has become a problem and what you can do about it from 2013-11-25T05:00:07

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Samuel Waldner. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Every day ways to cut costs as a family from 2013-10-01T05:00:30

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Christine Hoheisel. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Understanding sex addiction from 2013-09-02T05:00:41

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Fiona Roche. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to protect your family when illness or injury prevents you from earning an income from 2013-07-29T05:00:16

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Joey Dimerman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Where there’s a Will… from 2013-07-01T05:00:24

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Les Kotzer. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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The Road to Adoption and Beyond: A mother’s story from 2013-05-27T05:00:38

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Nia Vardalos. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Caring for your aging parent from 2013-05-01T05:00:04

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Chow. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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For better or worse: how technology has changed families lives from 2013-03-25T05:00:29

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Marc Saltzman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Raising kids in same sex relationships from 2013-02-25T05:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Alison Tedder and Diane Flacks. Over t...

Words of wisdom from a centenarian and his love from 2013-01-28T05:00:37

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Henry and Valerie Kerr. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Drinking&Driving: A Deadly Mix from 2012-12-24T04:59:59

Drinking & Driving is a deadly mix. Certain times of the year we especially need to be reminded of this. Drinking alcohol on one's own time in the comfort of one's own home is your business. How...

Clearing your clutter from 2012-11-26T05:00:39

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Melanie Gross. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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How to choose a pet that’s right for your family from 2012-11-05T05:00:14

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Tara Sermer. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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What to do when you suspect or find out that your child is gay from 2012-09-24T04:00:35

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Cherie MacLeod. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about...

How to choose the right school to fit your child’s needs (or how to make the best of what you’ve got) from 2012-08-27T04:00:24

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about...

How can I be your lover when I’m too busy being your mother? from 2012-07-30T05:00:48

Sara Dimerman in conversation with J.M. Kearns. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Listen

Grandparents raising grandchildren from 2012-06-25T05:00:51

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Betty Cornelius. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Helping children cope with loss from 2012-06-04T05:50:10

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Liana Lowenstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Resolving conflict: answers to how bullying may be handled in your child’s school from 2012-04-30T05:00:28

Sara Dimerman In conversation with Rick Kelly. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

Parenting an autistic child – a moms journey from 2012-03-26T09:00:28

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Barbara Lebo. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Listen

Secrets to raising a healthy eater from 2012-02-10T19:55:30

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janet Nezon. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting a distractible, inattentive or hyperactive child from 2012-01-08T09:53:42

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kate Davidson and Carol Y. Barber. Ov...

The Tween&Teen years: what’s normal, what’s not from 2011-09-20T01:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Karen Leitner. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting an anxious child from 2011-08-28T00:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Debby Zweig. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Separation&Divorce: The ABC’s of helping your family cope with change from 2011-08-21T00:00

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Deborah Moskovitch. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting a child with learning difficulties from 2011-07-23T19:44:09

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Helena Zajdeman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting your child to sleep from 2011-07-17T11:13:17

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Nicky Cohen. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Parenting a child with a developmental delay from 2011-06-25T17:40:54

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rhona Feldt-Stein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Am I a Normal Parent?: Reassurance and advice you’ve been looking for from 2011-06-05T08:41:02

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lana Feinstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

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Badly behaved kids: Who’s to blame&what you can do about it! from 2011-05-28T18:49:17

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lana Feinstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:

• Why childr...
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Parenting a child with speech/language delays or difficulties from 2011-05-14T17:11:02

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rozanne Israel. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:<...

Single mom frustrated with impolite teenaged daughter from 2011-04-07T08:53:26

Hello, I am wanting to move out of my own house lately or buy a shed for my daughter to live in. She never has a polite tone towards me, is always arguing with absolutely everything, doesn't see...

Single mom struggles with disciplining her four year old from 2011-03-31T08:24:50

Hi Sara, I am a 25 year old mother of a 4 year old little girl. I am running out of ideas on how to discipline her properly and have her understand she has to listen or else there are consequenc...

Mom wanting her daughter’s friends to leave their cell phones and iPads at home from 2011-03-29T11:16:49

Recently my daughter wanted to have a sleepover with a few friends. Both of the friends she wanted to have over had iPhones, iPads and cell phones. We dont feel our daughter has any need for thi...

Cultural clash between parents at home from 2010-11-19T00:00

Hi Sara, I am a first generation Canadian Born Chinese and my wife had immigrated to Canada and has Canadian Citizenship. We both live in Vancouver, BC and have two kids.My first child is about ...

Toddler becoming unravelled after birth of her sibling from 2010-11-18T00:00

Hello Sara, I am a mother of two. My son was born a month ago and my daughter is almost 3 and half. She's unravelled and thus so have I.I thought I prepared her but unfortunately for all of us s...

Talking respectfully about ex spouse in front of children from 2010-11-17T00:00

Hello Sara, I was listening to CBC radio the other day and heard your discussion on divorce. I am recently separated and my ex is very angry, bitter and does not say nice things about me in fron...

Single mother introducing 5 year old to new partner from 2010-11-16T00:00

Hi Sara, I'm so glad I found your website! I had alot of unanswered questions and your article about children & a new partner gave me comfort. I need some advice on how a 5 year-old can acce...

Grandmother stressed while 17 month old grand daughter sleeps over from 2010-06-28T10:54:30

I am a grandmother for the first time and simply adore my little granddaughter who is now 17 months. My problem is that I am very nervous when she sleeps overnight. I have tried it twice - once ...

Mother of young children resentful that husbands work schedule does not allow her to work outside home from 2010-06-10T01:18:47

Hi Sara, please help me. I'm a mother of 2 children who are 3 and 4 years old and a stay home mom. My 4 year old goes to school from 9am to noon and my 3 year old is at home all day. I want to g...

Mom of five year old concerned about change in sons behaviour when boyfriend is around from 2010-06-09T13:19:56

Hi Sara, I have been dating my boyfriend for a little over 2 years now. During the past year my five year old son and my boyfriend have been hanging out at least once a week, no sleepovers yet. ...

New mom’s maternity leave ending – apprehensive about leaving her daugher with others from 2010-06-04T12:42:19

Hi Sara - I would really appreciate some feedback on this topic. My maternity leave has ended, and so I started looking into home care & daycare providers. I myself had a bad experience with...

Extremely talkative five year old frightens off prospective friends from 2010-06-03T11:59:49

Hi Sara,We have a great but extremely talkative boy who will be 5 in June. He has a great vocabulary, but doesn't possess any natural shyness. When on elevators, in the store, no other child is ...

19-year-old overweight son failing at university and not doing well emotionally from 2010-06-02T12:04:09

Dear Sara, My son is 19 and is overweight (275 lbs). He was consistently in the honour roll during high school and graduated as an Ontario Scholar.He received a scholarship during his first term...

Divorced mother helping daughter get to know her new partner from 2010-04-12T15:53:47

I have been divorced for 11 yrs from my daughters Dad. We still do a lot of holidays and birthdays together and had another child who is 3 years old.We never remarried and parted 1 year ago. I f...

Concerned about daughter touching her private parts from 2010-03-30T11:50:51

My eight year old daughter is already paying a lot of attention to her private parts, especially with the shower head, she said it is because it tickles.Is this normal for her age?

Mom worried about crying children from 2010-03-29T12:00:53

I have a 4 1/2 yr old son and an 8 yr old daughter. Both are great kids except they cry at the drop of a hat and my husband & I are at the end of our rope! My daughter is getting better as s...

Running out of potty training patience from 2010-03-03T16:22:35

Sara, I have no idea where to turn anymore when it comes to potty training. I think we have done it all and our patience with our 3-year-old son has run out. I am expecting my second child any d...

New mom worried about infant’s language development from 2010-02-26T10:36:42

I am a new mum and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy last month but I am already worried about how to bring him up and knowing if he is developing normally, especially with his speech. My quest...

Adopting a Stepson from 2010-02-10T14:03:36

Hi Sara, my name is Jennifer, I might be in a hard situation and was wondering if you can give me some advice. I have a 2 and a half year old son whose biological father left me when I was 2 mon...

How should a father deal with being cut off from his kids? from 2010-02-08T16:13:41

Sara, I love my kids so much more than any regular father. My wife and I were the primary care givers and took good care of the kids since day one but my wife laid false criminal charges against...