What the Family Studies?
What the Family Studies?
Latest Episodes
Food Literacy That Sticks
A school food program doesn’t have to start with a big budget, a greenhouse, or a perfect plan. We’re joined by Carolyn Webb from Farm to Cafeteria Canada to talk about the small, practical moves that make food literacy come alive in Canadian s...
Teaching Nutrition Without Diet Culture In Schools
What if nutrition class sparked confidence instead of calorie anxiety? We sit down with Denise Hamburger, founder of the non-profit organization Be Real USA, to explore how schools can replace diet culture w...
Teaching Food Literacy Through Real Farms
Curiosity can shift a classroom, but access transforms it. We sit down with Kelly Daynard, executive director of Farm and Food Care Ontario, to unpack how family studies educators can move beyond food myths and give students a clear view of Can...
How Plant Dyes, Teaching, And Upcycling Built A Creative Life
What happens when a high school sewing class plants a seed that grows into a life of craft, community, and sustainable fashion? We sit down with textile artist Julia Massey to trace the arc from hemp baby clothes and block printing to eco print...
How Canada’s Family Think Tank Turns Complex Research Into Classroom-Ready Insight
Curious how a national think tank turns dense research into tools you can use tomorrow? We sit down with the Vanier Institute of the Family to explore their bridge‑building mission, the inclusive way they define family, and the resources that m...
