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Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today

Lianne Castelinowhereparentstalk.com
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, distills parenting hot topics with her guests, including: managing hormonal changes, fostering healthy communication, and promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being of kids. Get proven tips and expert advice on addressing device usage and managing social media to the latest evidence on bullying, consent, and relationships, to help instil discipline, encourage independence, and build resilience in children. Discover trusted advice, delivered with empathy and optimism, to support your parenting journey and help your family thrive.
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Episodes

Understanding and Interpreting the Teenage Brain with Dr. Terri Apter

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Terri Apter, psychologist, author, mother and grandmother about her latest book entitled, The Teen Interpreter: A Guide to the Challenges and Joys of Raising Adolescents. Dr. Apter shares the science behind how adolescents think, behave and communicate.

May 02, 202231 minEp. 80

How I Became a Mother: My Painful Journey to Parenthood

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Tarah Schwartz, broadcast journalist (formerly of CTV Montreal), communications professional and mom, about her difficult journey to becoming a mom, chronicled in her first book. Entitled, Can't Help Falling: A Long Road to Motherhood, Schwartz' memoir details her experience with pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility and adoption.

Apr 14, 202225 minEp. 79

The Achievement Culture, its Impact and How to Get a Student Back on Track

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Jeannine Jannot, school psychologist, educator, academic coach and mother of three about the often negative impact of the achievement culture and how parents can support kids who may experience it. The subject is the focus of Dr. Jannot's first book, 'The Disintegrating Student: Struggling But Smart, Falling Apart, and How to Turn It Around'.

Apr 03, 202221 minEp. 78

How kids are marketed to on social media platforms, and prioritizing well-being in childhood

In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Josh Golin, father of one and Executive Director of Fairplay about the commercialization of childhood through social media and other platforms, and what technology companies, government, lawmakers, parents, educators must do to prioritize well-being among kids.

Mar 29, 202222 minEp. 77

Tips for Talking to Teens About Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Use

In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Chantal Vallerand, Executive Director of Drug Free Kids Canada and mother of two teens about how to talk to kids about drug, alcohol and substance use, misuse and addiction.

Mar 01, 202221 minEp. 76

What the Science Says About Raising Kids in the Smartphone Era

In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Larissa Mills, parenting educator, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and founder of iparentgen.com, about the science behind raising kids in the smartphone era.

Feb 05, 202219 minEp. 75

What to Know about Video Gaming Addiction: A Family's Experience

Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Elaine Uskoski, a holistic health practitioner, author and mother of two adult sons, about her family's journey with video gaming addiction. Uskoski shares how she discovered her youngest son's addiction to video games, how it impacted his life, where she turned to for help and what strategies the family put into place to help him on his journey of recovery. The ordeal inspired Uskoski to write to books on the subject of gaming ad...

Jan 22, 202230 minEp. 73

Study: Predicting Teen Self-Harm with Carl L. Hanson & Emotional Resilience Strategies with Sara Westbrook

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Carl, L. Hanson, a professor of public health at Brigham Young University discusses a new study that can help predict teen self-harm, suicidal ideation and behaviours by adolescents, and Sara Westbrook, speaker, author and educator shares advice as an emotional resilience strategist.

Jan 08, 202228 minEp. 70

Stress Management Tips for Teens with Katie Hurley and Fostering Gratitude with Sarah Clark

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, child and adolescent psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, author and mom of two Katie Hurley discusses evidenced-based strategies parents can take to help their kids manage stress, worry and anxiety, and Sarah J. Clark, research scientist, poll co-director at C.S Mott Children's Hospital and mother shares the results of a national poll conducted by the University of Michigan Health examining pare...

Dec 18, 202127 minEp. 69

'The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups' Five Years Later: Dr. Leonard Sax

In this edition of the Where Parents Talk podcast on 105.9 The Region, Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Leonard Sax, family physician, psychologist, author and father about his book, The Collapse of Parenting --- five years after it was published. Discussion topics include: the parent-child relationships, the child-peer relationship, the culture of disrespect and more.

Dec 11, 202128 minEp. 68

Raising kids while being a Caregiver for a Spouse: Lisa Raitt's story

In this edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, former federal politician, current investment banker and mother of two, Lisa Raitt discusses her journey raising two boys while being a caregiver for her husband after an unexpected diagnosis.

Dec 04, 202128 minEp. 67

What To Know When Your Child Comes Out as Trans with Moms Cynthia Sweeney & BriAnna Simons

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Nova Scotia moms Cynthia Sweeney and BriAnna Simons describe each of their family's experience with a trans child, including how they found out about their children's gender identity, where they turned for help and what inspired them to come together and write a storybook on the topic, called, The Pink Balloon.

Nov 20, 202128 minEp. 64

How to Raise an Adult Today with Julie Lythcott-Haims

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, academic, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, mother of two young adults and the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University, Julie Lythcott-Haims discusses what it takes to raise an adult in today's world.

Nov 06, 202128 minEp. 62

Dr. Michael Reichert: Understanding Your Child's Emotions | Rowena Pinto: The State of the World's Children 2021 Report

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Dr. Michael Reichert, clinical psychologist, author and father of two discusses better understanding and managing your teenager's emotions, and Rowena Pinto, Chief Program Officer at Unicef Canada discusses a new report by Unicef, entitled The State of the World's Children 2021.

Oct 23, 202128 minEp. 60

Reflections on Parenting with Sportscaster James Duthie

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, a conversation with a familiar face to Canadian sports fans. James Duthie is also an award-winning broadcaster, author and father of three. He discusses raising three young adults, his childhood, managing career and family, being an 'empty nester' and much more.

Oct 16, 202129 minEp. 59

Through The Eyes of a Father & Coach: Jorge Fernandez' Story - Part 1

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Jorge Fernandez, father and coach of Leylah Annie Fernandez, professional tennis player from Canada who grabbed the attention of the tennis world en route to her first Grand Slam final at the 2021 US Open --- at the age of 19.

Oct 12, 202137 minEp. 58

Irvin Studin: Impact of the Pandemic on Education in Canada and Globally

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: examining the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the education system in Canada and in other countries through the perspective of Irvin Studin, father of three, chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids and President of the Institute for 21st-Century Questions, and editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief Magazine.

Oct 02, 202129 minEp. 56

Dr. Michele Borba: Building a Thriving Child | Silken Laumann: Parenting an Autistic Child

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: understanding the science-backed, teachable characteristics it takes to get a child to flourish, with Dr. Michele Borba, author of the book, Thrivers, educational psychologist and mother of three. Also 3-time Olympic medallist and mother of 4, Silken Laumann, talks about parenting a child autism and other special needs within a blended family.

Sep 25, 202128 minEp. 53

Tackling the Rising Mental Health Condition of Eating Disorders: Nutrition Therapist POV

Alida Iacobellis, registered dietitian and nutrition therapist shares the trends she is experiencing during the pandemic with respect to teens, young adults and eating disorders. She also provides strategies for parents on how to detect symptoms and proactively address this mental health condition before it becomes a health emergency.

Sep 20, 202111 minEp. 52

Gary Rabbior: Financial Literacy | Celina Caesar-Chavannes: Parenting and Politics

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: discussing money management with teens and young adults with Gary Rabbior, father of 3 and President of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education and and balancing parenting while in politics with former federal politician, Celina Caesar-Chavannes.

Sep 19, 202129 minEp. 51
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