Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
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Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
The Where Parents Talk podcast empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising kids, teens, and young adults today with science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders. Every Saturday, host, award-winning journalist and mom, Lianne Castelino, distil...
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When Substance Use Hits Home: A Parent's Guide to Healing and Support
Substance use and addiction are affecting more families than ever—and many parents feel unprepared, overwhelmed, and alone.
In this episode of W...
Rethinking Leadership: Parenting Skills for Tomorrow's World
The tumultuous waters of parenting in today's world often requires a nuanced understanding of emotional and mental health, especially as our children...
Raising Critical Thinkers in the Age of AI: Tips and Strategies for Parents
In today’s fast-moving digital world, parents face an urgent challenge: how to raise children who can think critically, question information, and navi...
How Parents Can Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships with Their Kids
Strong relationships are the foundation of a healthy family—but parenting stress, busy schedules, and miscommunication can take a toll on even the str...
The Developing Brain: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Understanding Child Behaviour
Why do children misbehave—and what is their behaviour really trying to tell us?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne C...
Raising Independent Kids in an Overprotective World
Why are so many young adults struggling with independence today—and what can parents do differently?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk P...
Raising Body Confident Kids: Dr. Charlotte Markey on Body Image, Diet Culture & Social Media
On this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino sits down with leading body image researcher Dr. Charlotte Markey, professor a...
The Recipe for Independence: Teaching Kids Life Skills Through Cooking
On this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with picky eating expert, educator, and founder of Raising Healthy...
Cyber Smart Parenting: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
How do you raise safe, confident kids in a world of gaming chats, AI tools, social media, and constant connectivity?
In this episode of the Wher...
Overcorrecting in Parenting: Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, and Finding the Middle Ground
Why do so many parents feel like they’re failing — even when they’re doing everything “right”?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast...
The Parent's Guide to Life Insurance
Life insurance can feel overwhelming for parents — especially when you’re juggling kids, careers, mortgages, and everyday life. In this episode of the...
The Brain Science Behind Camp
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Matthew Kaufman, camp director, author, lifelong camp professiona...
Uncovering Your Child’s Genius: Rethinking Intelligence, Learning Styles & Education
What if your child’s genius has nothing to do with grades or test scores?
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks wi...
Preventing and Managing Food Allergies with Confidence
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children—and for many parents, the fear and uncertainty can feel overwhelming.
In this episode of Where Parents Ta...
How Nature Can Protect Your Child’s Mental Health
Modern parenting often feels like a race against time. Between school pressures, screens, and rising rates of anxiety and depression, many parents are...
Raising Kids in the Age of Identic AI: What Parents Need to Know
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the world our children are growing up in, many parents are left wondering: What does this mean for my chil...
When Big Feelings Take Over: Understanding Teen Emotional Overload
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks to licensed professional counsellor, teen therapist, author and mom Katie K. May a...
Homeopathy 101: A Parent's Guide to Natural Remedies for Kids
In this episode of theWhere Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Marcus Fernandez — founder and CEO of the largest homeopathy school in the...
The Power of Feeling Seen: How Validation Impacts Parenting
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Caroline Fleck—licensed psychologist, Stanford instructor, corporate consul...
Are We Misunderstanding Youth Mental Health with Dr. Will Dobud
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Will Dobud, an award-winning researcher and social worker. Dr....
Rethinking Mental Health Diagnoses in Children with Dr. Sami Timimi
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi, psychiatrist and...
Digital Literacy in the Age of AI and Misinformation
How can parents teach kids to think critically, tell truth from falsehood, and navigate an online world filled with AI-generated content and misinform...
What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew: Creating Open Dialogues
In this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Michael Chiasson — speaker, musician, writer, and author of Things W...
Redefining Resilience: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Injury
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Rebecca Faye Smith Galli — columnist, resilience expert, advocate,...
The Gut–Brain Connection: Understanding GI Disorders in Kids & Teens
Did you know that your child’s stomach aches might have more to do with their mind than their meals?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk p...
The Real Talk: How to Prepare Your Young Adult for Life's Challenges
What should parents really be telling their kids before they leave the nest?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Cas...
Rethinking Gifted Education: The Role of AI, Mastery, and Life Skills
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Pamela Hobart — philosopher coach, writer, mother of four, and gifted educati...
Unlocking Teen Potential: Self-Regulation as a Superpower
Self-regulation is a superpower that can transform a teen’s emotional, social, and academic life. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, h...
The Hidden Risks of Sports Betting and Gambling Ads on Youth
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. Shawn Kelly, pediatrician, adolescent addictions specialist,...
The Empty Nest: Coping Strategies When Your Kids Leave Home
When children leave home, parents often face a powerful mix of emotions—grief, pride, uncertainty, and even freedom.
In this episode of the Whe...
How Poor Posture Affects Kids: Screen Time, Stress, and Solutions for Parents
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Brett Hill—chiropractor, entrepreneur, and father of four teenagers—to unco...
Unplugged and Unfiltered: Delaying Smartphones for Kids
On this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Jenny Perez, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Unplugged an orga...
Instilling Growth Mindset in Kids: Parenting Strategies, AI Tools and Expert Insights
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Annie Brock and Heather Hundley—seasoned educators and co-authors o...
From Chaos to Connection: Rethinking the Teenage Years
Adolescence is often described as turbulent—but in the digital age, the waves are higher and the currents stronger.
In this week’s Where Parent...
Healing Estrangement: Reconnecting with Your Adult Child
Estrangement between parents and adult children is more common than many realize — affecting an estimated 26% of adults aged 18 to 40. In this episode...
Caught in the Middle: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation
Balancing the needs of aging parents while supporting young adult children is no easy task—and for millions in the sandwich generation, it’s a daily r...
From Heartbreak to Healing: A Parent's Guide to Teen Relationships
First love can feel all-consuming—especially for teens navigating overwhelming emotions, identity, and digital pressure all at once.
In this epi...
The Math You Wish Your Kids Were Learning with Ted Dintersmith
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Ted Dintersmith, education disruptor, former venture capitalist, an...
Why Teens Check Out of School—and How to Bring Them Back
In today’s episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino delves into the findings of educational experts Jenny Anderson and Rebecca...
Creating Customized Parenting Plans with Bailey Gaddis
The tween and teen years can feel like emotional whiplash — one minute you're managing mood swings, the next you're untangling tech rules or talking b...