The Messiness of Parenting

Join Karen, Emily and Shalyn as we wrap up season one of “The Messiness of Parenting”. We will talk about moments that made us think, laugh and learn!Episode Highlights:(00:08) Podcast Reflections and Insights(13:22) Parenting Realities and Reflections(20:13) Family Routines and Adaptations(28:01) Feeding Challenges and Preferences(33:46) Parenting Communication and Self-Regulation(48:10) Season One Podcast Reflection and GratitudeThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services.  She is the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Links to mentioned resources:More on Lansdowne Children’s CentreConnect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramFollow Lansdowne on Instagram or FacebookThis podcast is for general information purposes only and is not considered advice from the co-hosts and guests. The information and opinions expressed do not reflect any agency or organization or company associated with the podcast. 

Join Karen and Emily as we talk with Natalie Kettings, Child Development with Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, about what progress and not perfection means as we work at being good enough parents.  We will talk about the “should’s” we experience, the need to care for ourselves as we care for others, and how we can focus on the progress we make each day, and letting good of the “idea” of perfect.  Episode Highlights:(00:08) Good Enough Parenting(11:37) Navigating Parenting Transitions With Support(22:28) Finding Confidence in Parenting Choices(30:58) Letting Go of Parenting Expectations(36:23) Discovering Delight and Strength in Parenting(42:14) Gratitude for Community SupportThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services.  She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Connect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramThis podcast is for general information purposes only and is not considered advice from the co-hosts and guests. The information and opinions expressed do not reflect any agency or organization or company associated with the podcast.

Join Karen and Shalyn in a conversation with Samantha Hunter, Resource Consultant and Tanya Pacifici, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, both with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, as we talk about eating!  We will talk about the mechanics of eating, food preferences, family meal times, choices and what it means to be a picky eater or problem feeder.  Episode Highlights:(00:07) Navigating Picky Eating in Children(09:16) Exploring Children's Food Preferences(16:44) Recognizing Feeding Concerns in Children(28:45) Managing Children's Food Preferences and Snacking(41:12) Understanding Children's Eating Habits(45:45) Introducing Solids and Avoiding AllergensThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen is…. (bio here) Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services.  She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Links to mentioned resources:More on Lansdowne Children’s CentreWatch a video Lansdowne made with more tips for picky eatersConnect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramFollow Lansdowne on Instagram or FacebookThis podcast is for general information purposes only and is not considered advice from the co-hosts and guests. The information and opinions expressed do not reflect any agency or organization or company associated with the podcast. 

Join Karen in a conversation with Andrea Peras, Early Years Consultation with Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board, Kataisha McQueen, Early Years Consultant with Grand Erie District School Board and Laura MacEachern, DECE with Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board, as we talk about our littlest learners starting school!  We will talk about how families can prepare for their littles to start school, how to build relationships with the school team and how to support our littlest learners in this next stage!Episode Highlights:(00:08) Starting School(09:37) Preparing for Kindergarten Transition(17:50) Fostering Early Learning Through Play(27:12) Enhancing Learning Through Play-Based Education(31:24) Supporting Families Through School Transitions(36:54) Encouraging Multilingualism for Childhood Development(48:00) Building Relationships for Lifelong Learning(51:38) Celebrating Community Support in EducationThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services. She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Through this position, Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Resources mentioned in this episode:Find more information about the Mind Up! ProgramConnect with the Lansdowne Children’s CentreSee more on Dr. Jean Clinton’s workSee more on Dr. Stuart Shanker’s workRead about the MEHRIT CentreHere’s more on Woodview and Contact Brant, that were mentioned as resourcesGet info on the Grand Erie District School Board’s Welcome Centre that Kataisha mentionedRegister for Kindergarten in the Grand Erie District School Board or at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic School Board. Connect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramFollow the Brant Haldimand and Norfolk Catholic District School Board on...

Join Karen and Emily in a conversation with Katrina Macri, RECE support worker at EarlyON Community Living Brant, as we talk about routines.  We will talk about what routines can bring for families, including comfort or stress! How routines serve us, how we can balance routines with flexibility and spontaneity, as well as how we might change up routines that aren’t working for our families any longer will all be discussed. Episode Highlights:(00:06) Navigating Parenting Expectations and Routines(13:44) Creating Meaningful Routines and Connections(23:21) Adapting Routines to Changing Needs(27:40) Adapting Parenting to the Individual Child(32:36) Emotional Regulation in Parenting(47:16) Parenting Through Unknown ChallengesThis podcast is brought to you by the City of Brantford Children's Services and Early Learning and Child and Family Services of Grand Erie (CFSGE).This podcast is hosted by Karen Bulmer. Karen has worked with children and families for over 20 years at Child and Family Services. She is currently the Service Manager for the Child Development Unit with CFSGE.  Through this position, Karen works with her team to provide a wide variety of programming and support for families through EarlyON Child and Family Centre programming.  Karen is an avid podcast listener, enjoyer of music, craft enthusiast and lover of books!  Resources mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Community Living Brant. See Brene Brown talking on Ellen about surrounding yourself with people playing the same game as you. Connect on social media:Follow The Messiness of Parenting Pod on InstagramFollow CFSGE on Facebook or InstagramFollow Community Living Brant on FacebookThis podcast is for general information purposes only and is not considered advice from the co-hosts and guests. The information and opinions expressed do not reflect any agency or organization or company associated with the podcast.