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
Simplifying Adulting Preparation: Essential Skills for Today's Young Adults
The leap from adolescence to adulthood is tricky — and too often, young people find themselves unprepared for the real world. In this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino w…
The Science of Motivation: How to Engage Tweens, Teens and Young Adults
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Dr. David Yeager, a renowned developmental psychologist, author, and father of four, about the science behind moti…
Unplugging for Clarity: Taming Information Overload and Overwhelm
In a world where parenting collides daily with cultural shifts, political tensions, uncertainty and a relentless stream of information, overwhelm is increasingly a common emotion. How can parents sta…
Hearing Loss in Kids: What Parents Should Know about Detection and Prevention
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the alarming statistics surrounding hearing impairment in Canada, particularly among children, with Peter Stelmacovic…
Nature's Calling: How Outdoor Play Fuels Independence and Resilience
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the profound impact of outdoor play with journalist and author, Linda Akeson McGurk.
The discussion delves into the Sc…
Strategies for High-Achieving Parents: Balancing Expectations and Emotions
High-achieving parenting often comes with the weight of expectations, not just from society but also from within ourselves. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino de…
Healing Relationships Amidst Addiction with Janice Johnson Dowd
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino discusses the complexities of family relationships amidst addiction and mental health challenges/
Guest Janice Johnson Dowd, a …
The Value and Impact of Healthy Child-Grandparent Relationships
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the profound impact that grandparents and the elderly can have on the younger generation, with author, Isabel Tom.
Tom…
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Empowering Your Child to Thrive
Understanding the impact of imposter syndrome on youth is crucial to navigate their developmental journey. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino dives unpacks how early …
Balancing Public Service and Parenting: A Politician's Take on Mental Health
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino delves into the intricate balance of parenting while navigating the tumultuous landscape of mental health and public service, …
Navigating the Tween & Teen Years: Mindfulness and Connection
The tumultuous waters of parenting tweens and teens can often feel like trying to keep a ship afloat in a storm. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino delves into the si…
Leadership Strategies from Home to Work
Navigating the complexities of parenting often requires a leadership mindset, especially in our digital age where device usage and social media play pivotal roles in our teens' lives.
In this episode…
Navigating Teen Sexual Health: Trends Every Parent Should Know
What’s trending in the world of teens and their sex lives? This episode dives into the pressing concerns around adolescent sexual health, focusing on the alarming decline in condom usage and the rise…
Unlocking Independence: Helping Your Twentysomething Navigate Life
Navigating the turbulent waters of your child's 20s can be challenging, especially as they face significant uncertainty in their lives. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne …
From Loneliness to Connection: Helping Teens Navigate Social Media, Mental Health, and Emotional Well-Being
Loneliness among young people has reached epidemic levels, with significant implications for their mental health and well-being.
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Casteli…
Unlocking Gentle Parenting: Expert Strategies for Challenging Kids
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Paul Sunseri, a child and family clinical psychologist, researcher, author and father of four.
Dr. Sunseri's lat…
How to Flourish with Anxiety with Dr. David Rosmarin
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. David Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, founder of the Center for …
Identity, Belonging and Resilience
In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Shari Leid, a life and friendship coach who shares her transformative journey from a successful law career to…
Mindful Parenting
This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Hunter Clarke-Fields, mindfulness mentor, bestselling author of Raising Good Humans, speaker and mother of two.
What does i…
Parental Alienation
This week on the Where Parents Talk Podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Jacqueline Rourke, an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and mother of three who is also an expert in parental alienat…