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, 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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 233
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
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 uncover the surprising connection between posture, ov…
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 organization whose mission is to raise awareness abou…
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 of the newly revised The Growth Mindset Coach.
The …
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 Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with bestse…
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 of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Ca…
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 reality.
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk …
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 episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino sits d…
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, and author of Aftermath: The Math You Wish You Took…
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 Winthrop, authors of 'The Disengaged Teen.' They…
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 boundaries.
In this episode of the Where Parents Ta…
Parenting with Purpose in Troubling Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer
Parenting today often feels like navigating a storm without a map. In this powerful episode, Where Parents Talk host Lianne Castelino speaks with award-winning journalist and author Melinda Wenner Mo…
Slow Summer: The Benefits of Unplugging and Embracing Boredom
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with author, columnist, and mother of two Pam Lobley about planning a slow summer and teh benefits of embracing boredom…
Modern Fatherhood: Raising Emotionally Resilient Boys in a Digital World
What does it mean to be an engaged father today? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the evolving role of dads in raising emotionally grounded boys amids…
High School to University: What Parents & Students Need to Know
Making the leap from high school to university is a major life shift—for both students and parents.
This transition can be a daunting experience particularly considering the myriad challenges posed by…
Taming the Picky Eater: Strategies for Stress-Free Mealtimes
Feeding challenges aren’t just for toddlers—many parents find themselves facing a new kind of mealtime stress when their kids become tweens and teens. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcas…
Raising Resilient Girls: Parenting Beyond Sexism
How can parents raise strong, confident daughters in a world still shaped by sexism?
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, clinic…
Understanding Your Child's Brain: A Holistic Approach to Developmental Disorders
Are we overlooking what the brain is really telling us about ADHD, autism, and behaviour in kids? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Robert Melillo…
When Parents Become Patients: Inside a Cancer Journey
What happens when a parent faces a life-threatening diagnosis while raising a young family? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Marisa Peters—cancer sur…
Why Community and Connection Matter in Raising Resilient Kids with Doug Bolton
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino is joined by Doug Bolton, clinical psychologist, educator, and author, for an in-depth conversation on the complex realities o…
New Paediatric Obesity Guidelines: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode of Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Tasneem Sajwani, a family physician with expertise in obesity medicine and mom.
They discuss the newly released Cana…