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

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 parents' view on gratitude in their children.

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.

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.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, two-time Olympian, sexual abuse victim and survivor, whistleblower and mother of three, Allison Forsyth discusses what parents need to know about safe reporting and keeping sport safe for everyone.

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.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, author, speaker and mom Dr. Devorah Heitner discusses parenting in the digital age, and breaking down barriers through food with Rishma Govani, author, mom of two and communications professional.

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.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, international best-selling author, educator, speaker, consultant, mother of three and grandmother, Barbara Coloroso discusses the many faces of bystander behaviour and cultivating inner discipline in your child.

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.

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.

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.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: food, family, parenting style, balancing career and home, and much more with Chef Roger Mooking, father of four, celebrity chef, television host, author and award-winning musician.

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.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Dr. Chris Thurber, psychologist, father of 2 and author about how parents can support their kids to manage change and life transitions.

Lianne Castelino of WhereParentsTalk.com speaks to Corby-Sue Neumann, mom of two and Head of Culinary at HelloFresh Canada about how parents can teach their children meal planning and preparation basics, so that they can cook with confidence.

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.

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.

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.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Anuradha Dugal, mother of three, Vice President of Community Initiatives and Policy at the Canadian Women's Foundation about the findings of a national poll of parents examining the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the development of key life skills, including relationship building, self-confidence and conflict resolution.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: the difference between how teens sleep and adults sleep and the importance of sleep to mind, body and overall health with Dr. Wendy Troxel, sleep scientist, award-winning researcher, speaker, author and mom of 2.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: tips, strategies and actionable advice on time management, organization and productivity from global consultant Julie Morgenstern.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: a new international study examining the relationship between screen-time, mental health and physical activity, and how to communicate effectively with kids, the subject of a new book. Show Less

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: tips for teaching kitchen skills and meal preparation, and cultivating independence in kids.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: managing a child through transitions and changes, and how to raise kids who are not jerks --- the subject of a new book.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: a parent's role in bullying and parenting with resilience through tragedy.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: substance abuse prevention and coping with grief and loss.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Dr. Hank (Hendrie) Weisinger, father of two, clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker and author about a new book he co-authored entitled, 'The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing your child to Be Their Best Self'.

In this week's edition of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, discussion topics include: parental pressure and career-planning for young adults.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents talk speaks to Aaron Brown, three-time Olympic sprinter Aaron Brown, who is preparing to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Games for Canada, a few months after becoming a dad.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Perdita Felicien, World Champion, 2-time Olympian, mom, broadcaster and author about her new book, 'My Mother's Daughter', which tells the story of the struggle, poverty, homelessness and triumph that characterized the life journey of Felicien's mother, Cathy Browne.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Pamela Jeffery, founder of The Prosperity Project about the results of a national survey on the impact of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on working parents.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins of The Clay Center for Young Health Minds speaks to Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk about support for teens and young adults during the pandemic.

During an interview with Where Parents Talk Radio on 105.9 The Region, Karl Subban, hockey dad, educator and author, discusses a range of topics from teaching kids about their potential within the education system, to what role-modelling as a parent should entail and how he came out of a six-year retirement to be a principal before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.

In the debut of Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino on 105.9 The Region, Lianne speaks to Karl Subban, father of five, grandfather of 4, educator, school principal and author about how parents can help their kids reach their potential.

Durba Mukherjee, a single mother of a son, discusses how bullying became part of her new reality as a mother, shortly after she and her son immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 2018. It led to tragic consequences, a tireless quest and a dogged determination to challenge the system to do better when it comes to how bullying is handled in school.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Julie Morgenstern, a mom of one, international time management, organization and productivity consultant, speaker, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author --- about here latest book, 'A Time to Parent' --- which provides a framework for parents to spend time their children.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Carl Pickhardt Ph.D., father of four, grandfather of three, psychologist in private practice, and author of more than a dozen books, about the importance of saying "no" for both parent and child, regardless of their age.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Marie Hollaway, mom of two and grandmother of four about raising her children as a single mom and the influence of her own mother in the absence of the boys' father. Hollaway youngest son is NBA all-star and Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Canadian Football League (CFL) Hall of Fame quarterback, Anthony Calvillo, about being a dad, growing up in an abusive household and how growing up with an alcoholic parent helped shaped him as a father.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to decorated Olympic hockey players Caroline Ouellette and Julie Chu about their athletic careers and the latest chapter of their journey as a married couple and as young parents.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Jessica Lahey, mom, teacher, author and recovering alcoholic about her new book entitled called: "The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence."

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Dr. Moira Somers, mother of two, financial psychologist, clinical neuropsychologist and best selling author about the links between financial matters and mental health, the impact of the pandemic on money management within families, and how parents can support their child's financial literacy.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Phyllis Fagell, mother of three teens, a licensed clinical professional counsellor, certified professional school counsellor, author and journalist about building and sustaining resilience in children.

Lianne Castelino of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Rebecca Pitt, Clinical Nurse and Bethany Frank, Social Worker, who are both part of the multi-disciplinary Chronic Pain Clinic team at Montreal Children's Hospital --- about this growing "global epidemic," its impact on children and youth and advice for parents from diagnosis to support.

Lianne Castelino of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Gary Rabbior, President of the Canadian Foundation of Economic Education about proven tips and simple strategies to help parents support their child's understanding of money management, the links between financial health and mental health and more.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk TV speaks to mom Jessie and her daughter Rose about their family's journey understanding, coping and supporting Rose, a transgender teenager.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Celina Caesar-Chavannes, mom of 3, former Canadian federal politician, speaker, entrepreneur and author about her new book, 'Can You Hear Me Now: How I Found My Voice and Learned to Life with Passion and Purpose'.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Amanda Munday, mom of two, who left the workforce following the birth of her second child. She became the founder and CEO of a business that addressed a gap that she experienced while on maternity leave. The reality of unaffordable childcare and daycare motivated her to craft a solution that addressed much more than her own experience.