Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Where Parents Talk empowers parents to navigate raising kids, teens and young adults using science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders.
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Sep 12, 2026 · 33 minWhy Parent-School Communication Is Broken, And How to Fix ItLianne Castelino talks with Shani Dowell about bridging the gap between parents and schools, including how to have productive parent-teacher conversations and advocate wiSep 5, 2026 · 36 minReal-World Learning: How to Build Academic Success and Essential Life Skills at HomeAmelie Drouet explains why life skills and academics belong together, how cooking and chores become learning opportunities, and why boredom is essential for creativity.Aug 29, 2026 · 33 minThe Freedom Factor: Why Childhood Independence Matters with Lenore SkenazyFree-Range Kids founder Lenore Skenazy makes the case that manageable risk is essential for healthy development and that age-appropriate independence reduces anxiety for Aug 22, 2026 · 35 minVideo Game Addiction: The Real Reason Kids Can't Log OffNathan Graham, author of Why Won't He Just Log Off?, spent nearly seven years as a self-described gaming addict. He explains the four needs games fulfill, how to tell a kAug 15, 2026 · 35 minNavigating Sports Culture: Key Insights for Modern ParentsSports journalists Donovan Bennett and Kate McKenna discuss how youth sports shape values, healthy competition, emotional resilience and inclusion.Aug 8, 2026 · 38 minThe Hidden Impact of Parental Stress: Functional Medicine Strategies to Boost Energy, Hormones & ResilienceDr. Alicia Newsome addresses parental burnout and how a parent's nervous system affects a child's sense of safety, with daily routines to protect energy.Jul 25, 2026 · 34 minParenting Through Pain: Understanding Mental Health and LossWhat happens when a parent faces the unimaginable loss of a child to suicide? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with pediatrJul 18, 2026 · 36 minRaising Resilient Kids in an Uncertain World: Purpose, Belonging & Gen Z Mental HealthAre we raising resilient kids, or just protecting them from the very challenges that build resilience? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne CastJul 11, 2026 · 34 minFood Insecurity in Canada: A Single Mom’s Journey to CEOWhat is food insecurity—and how does it impact children and families in Canada today? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Lori NiJun 27, 2026 · 33 minThe Cooperation Shift: Raising Emotionally Intelligent, Resilient Kids Without Power StrugglesWhat if the key to raising emotionally intelligent, resilient kids isn't about managing their behavior — but about shifting your own? Lorena Seidel, Montessori teacher, eJun 20, 2026 · 35 minIs Modern Convenience Making Kids Less Capable? Dr. Jonathan Strecker on Raising Resilient TeensAre we raising a generation that knows more but thinks less? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, educator, developmental theorist, and author Dr. Jonathan Jun 13, 2026 · 31 minWhy Moms Put Themselves Last and how to Self-PrioritizeIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with entrepreneur, business coach, and mom of four, Alana Kayfetz, to explore why so maJun 6, 2026 · 12 minHow Naming Emotions Helps Kids Thrive: The Science of Emotional ValidationWhy do tantrums, emotional outbursts, and teenage shutdowns happen—and what can parents do differently? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne CasMay 30, 2026 · 33 minLate Diagnosis of Autism & ADHD: What Parents Should Know About Neurodivergent TeensWhat happens when autism and ADHD go undiagnosed until adulthood? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with neurodiversity consMay 23, 2026 · 35 minEmerging Adulthood Explained: What Every Parent of a 20-Something Needs to Know | Dr. Jeffrey Jensen ArnettWhat does it really mean when your adult child isn't "launching" on your timeline? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down withMay 16, 2026 · 33 minThe Teen Brain & Cannabis: What Parents Needs to Know | Dr. Krista LisdahlCan cannabis use during the teen years slow your child's cognitive development — even before you notice the signs? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, hostMay 9, 2026 · 30 minExecutive Functioning at Home: What Parents Need to Know | Dr. Anna Levy-WarrenLicensed clinical psychologist Dr. Anna Levy-Warren has spent more than two decades helping kids and families navigate executive functioning challenges — but it wasn't unMay 2, 2026 · 31 minRaising Real-World-Ready Kids: 26 Life Skills Every Kid NeedsAre schools missing the most important lessons kids need to succeed? In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with youth mentor and entrepreneuApr 25, 2026 · 34 minTeen Mental Health in the Digital Age: Strategies for ParentsParenting teens today isn’t just challenging—it’s completely different than it used to be. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits dApr 18, 2026 · 33 minPlastics Decoded: Myths, Facts, and Parenting InsightsIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Chris DeArmitt, PhD, materials scientist, a global advisor on plastics policy and evidence-bApr 11, 2026 · 36 minWhen Substance Use Hits Home: A Parent's Guide to Healing and SupportSubstance use and addiction are affecting more families than ever—and many parents feel unprepared, overwhelmed, and alone. In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host LiApr 4, 2026 · 34 minRethinking Leadership: Parenting Skills for Tomorrow's WorldThe tumultuous waters of parenting in today's world often requires a nuanced understanding of emotional and mental health, especially as our children face unique challengMar 28, 2026 · 35 minRaising Critical Thinkers in the Age of AI: Tips and Strategies for ParentsIn today’s fast-moving digital world, parents face an urgent challenge: how to raise children who can think critically, question information, and navigate the growing infMar 21, 2026 · 36 minHow Parents Can Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships with Their KidsStrong relationships are the foundation of a healthy family—but parenting stress, busy schedules, and miscommunication can take a toll on even the strongest couples. In tMar 14, 2026 · 30 minThe Developing Brain: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Understanding Child BehaviourWhy do children misbehave—and what is their behaviour really trying to tell us? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with paedi
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