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

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Jennifer Fraser, teacher, author and mom about the impact of bullying on the brain; bullying behaviour among adults and proven ways to restore brain health caused by abuse.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Kara Brisson-Boivin, PhD, Director of research at MediaSmarts, a Canadian not for profit organization focused on digital and media literacy, adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University and mother of two, about tools and strategies to help youth intervene against hate online.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt, a Canada Research Chair in school based mental health and violence prevention, full professor in the faculty of education, counselling psychology and the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, and mother of two.

Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Dr. Janet Miller, counselling psychologist, university counsellor, professor, author and mother of 2, step-mother of 2 about strategies to prepare a child to successfully transition to post-secondary life in the first-year of university.

Lianne Castelino host of the Where Parents Talk podcast speaks to Karen S. Bonnell, consultant, coach, psychotherapist, retired psychiatric nurse practitioner and author about approaches to successfully manage separation, divorce, co-parenting and being a step-parent.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Anne K. Fishel, clinical psychologist, family therapist, author and teacher. She is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School and Director of the Family and Couples Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Fishel is co-founder of The Family Dinner Project, a nonprofit initiative established in 2010 to help families conquer obstacles that get in the way of family dinners --- both through in-person and online strategies.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

In this edition of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Hilary Kinney, PMP, a project management professional about her new book focused on how to apply project management principles to raising kids.

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 addiction.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Melinda Wenner Moyer, journalist, author and mom about the journey from idea to execution and the science-based strategies shared in her first book, 'How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes'.

Lianne Castelino of Where Parents Talk speaks to Sara Westbrook, emotional resilience strategist, singer, speaker, author and mother of one about proven approaches to help kids, teens and young adults strengthen and manage their emotions.

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.

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.