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

Lianne Castelino

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

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35:57

Secure Attachment, Resilience & the Power of...

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2026/10/03

What does secure attachment really look like in everyday parenting—and why does the parent-child connection remain so important as children grow into teens?In this Where Parents Talk podcast episode, host Lianne Castelino speaks to child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist Dr. Debbie Raphael shares practical, research-informed insights from her upcoming book, Carry My Strength.Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience, her own journey as a mother, and current research on relational health

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33:43

Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How Parents Can Build...

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2026/09/26

How do you raise a mentally strong child in a world filled with academic pressure, social media, anxiety, disappointment and constant comparison?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Amy Morin, psychotherapist, speaker, podcast host and international bestselling author.Morin shares practical, evidence-informed strategies for helping tweens, teens and young adults develop mental strength. Drawing from her books 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

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33:28

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: How One Executive...

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2026/09/19

What happens when the coping mechanism that got you through high-pressure executive life becomes the very thing that costs you your family? In this candid episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino sits down with Nick Jonsson — executive coach, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Ironman triathlete — who spent years using alcohol to manage the stress of a demanding corporate career before hitting a breaking point that changed everything.Now in his ninth year of

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33:03

Why Parent-School Communication Is Broken — And How...

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2026/09/12

How can parents build stronger relationships with their children’s schools—and feel genuinely heard in the process?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Shani Dowell, former educator, entrepreneur, mother of two and founder of Possip, a parent engagement platform designed to help schools close the communication gap between home and school.Dowell shares her perspective as both a former teacher and parent on why effective parent-school communication can

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36:11

Real-World Learning: How to Build Academic Success...

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2026/09/05

Are today's children missing the life skills they need to succeed—not just in school, but in life?In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with educator, former classroom teacher, and Anywhere Learning founder Amélie Drouet about why traditional education often falls short when it comes to teaching resilience, independence, problem-solving, and critical thinking.After spending 15 years in the classroom, Drouet noticed that more students were struggling with foundational

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32:53

The Freedom Factor: Why Childhood Independence...

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2026/08/29

Are today's parents protecting their children—or unintentionally holding them back?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk Podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement, co-founder of Let Grow, journalist and author, about why childhood independence has become one of the most important parenting conversations of our time.Nearly two decades after being labeled "America's Worst Mom" for allowing her nine-year-old son to ride the New York City

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34:50

Video Game Addiction: The Real Reason Kids Can't Log Off

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2026/08/22

Is your child's gaming really about the game — or something deeper? On this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino talks with Nathan Graham, AI strategist, entrepreneur, and author of Why Won't He Just Log Off? A Parent's Guide to Video Game Addiction and the Needs Behind the Screen.Nathan spent nearly seven years as a self-described gaming addict, losing a job and nearly losing his relationship to marathon sessions of World of Warcraft, before a single conversation with a mentor

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34:23

Parenting Through Pain: Understanding Mental Health...

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2026/07/25

What happens when a parent faces the unimaginable loss of a child to suicide?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with pediatric nurse practitioner and author Jackie Baker about her personal journey through grief after losing her son, Sebastian.Drawing from her book Messy Mourning, Baker shares raw insights into maternal grief, the stigma surrounding suicide, and the long road toward healing.This conversation explores mental health challenges in teens, the

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36:18

Is Modern Convenience Making Kids Less Capable? Dr....

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2026/06/20

Are we raising a generation that knows more but thinks less? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, educator, developmental theorist, and author Dr. Jonathan Strecker joins host Lianne Castelino to unpack why modern convenience — from AI tools to screen time — may be quietly undermining the intellectual, emotional, and social development of today's teens.Dr. Strecker, Head of School and author of How Modern Convenience Is Dumbing Down Our Children, introduces his five intelligences

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32:50

Late Diagnosis of Autism & ADHD: What Parents Should...

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2026/05/30

What happens when autism and ADHD go undiagnosed until adulthood?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with neurodiversity consultant and entrepreneur Noelle Sinclair about her late diagnosis—and how it transformed her life as a parent, professional, and individual.Sinclair shares eye-opening insights into masking in girls, the hidden signs of neurodivergence in teens, and why many children are misunderstood or overlooked. She also offers practical,

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34:50

Emerging Adulthood Explained: What Every Parent of a...

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2026/05/23

What does it really mean when your adult child isn't "launching" on your timeline?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett — developmental psychologist, Clark University senior research scholar, and the man who coined the term "emerging adulthood" — to unpack one of the most misunderstood life stages of our time.Dr. Arnett explains why the years from 18 to 29 are a distinct developmental stage, not extended adolescence or young

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35:46

When Substance Use Hits Home: A Parent's Guide to...

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2026/04/11

Substance use and addiction are affecting more families than ever—and many parents feel unprepared, overwhelmed, and alone.In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with certified family recovery specialist Kim Porter, co-founder of Be Part of the Conversation.Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience as a mother, Kim shares powerful insights into how addiction develops, why it’s often missed, and what parents can do if they suspect something is

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34:20

Rethinking Leadership: Parenting Skills for...

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2026/04/04

The tumultuous waters of parenting in today's world often requires a nuanced understanding of emotional and mental health, especially as our children face unique challenges such as bullying, social media pressures, and the complexities of consent and relationships.In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Micheline Green, an integral master coach, educator, executive coach, author and mom to explore why traditional, control-based parenting is failing today’s

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36:09

How Parents Can Build and Maintain Healthy...

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2026/03/21

Strong relationships are the foundation of a healthy family—but parenting stress, busy schedules, and miscommunication can take a toll on even the strongest couples.In this episode of Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with therapist Dr. Dan Sneider about how parents can build stronger, more connected relationships while raising children.Learn practical, research-backed strategies for improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, managing conflict, and staying

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29:45

The Developing Brain: A Pediatrician’s Guide to...

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2026/03/14

Why do children misbehave—and what is their behaviour really trying to tell us?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with paediatrician, author, and mother Dr. Kristen Cook about the science behind children’s behaviour and what today’s overwhelmed parents need to know.Drawing on more than 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cook explains how understanding brain development—from toddlers to teens—can transform the way parents respond to tantrums, lying,

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31:51

Raising Body Confident Kids: Dr. Charlotte Markey on...

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2026/02/28

On this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino sits down with leading body image researcher Dr. Charlotte Markey, professor at Rutgers University and author of The Body Image Book for Girls, for a conversation about raising confident kids in a social media-saturated world.With nearly 30 years of research on body image, eating behaviours, puberty, and mental health, Dr. Markey unpacks the unprecedented pressures facing today’s tweens and teens — especially girls aged 9 to 15

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29:57

Cyber Smart Parenting: Protecting Kids in a Digital...

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2026/02/14

How do you raise safe, confident kids in a world of gaming chats, AI tools, social media, and constant connectivity?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to cybersecurity professionals Chad Rychlewski and Kae David, who share expert, practical advice from their book Cyber Smart Parenting. As both industry insiders, they translate enterprise-level cybersecurity strategies into realistic steps families can use at home.You’ll hear:Why digital safety

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32:17

Uncovering Your Child’s Genius: Rethinking...

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2026/01/17

What if your child’s genius has nothing to do with grades or test scores?In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Houlie Duque, educator, homeschool coach, and founder of Homeschool To Go, to challenge traditional ideas of intelligence and success in education.The conversation explores how every child is intelligent—just in different ways—and why the current education system often overlooks creativity, emotional intelligence, kinesthetic learning, and interpersonal

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33:34

How Nature Can Protect Your Child’s Mental Health

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2026/01/03

Modern parenting often feels like a race against time. Between school pressures, screens, and rising rates of anxiety and depression, many parents are left wondering what their children truly need—and how to support them without burning out themselves.In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino is joined by occupational therapist, naturalist, parent coach, and author Kathleen Lockyer, founder of the Nature Led Approach and author of Wild Inside. With more than 25 years of experience

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34:39

Raising Kids in the Age of Identic AI: What Parents...

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2025/12/20

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the world our children are growing up in, many parents are left wondering: What does this mean for my child’s identity, values, and future?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with global technology thought leader and author Don Tapscott to explore the rise of identic AI and why understanding it is no longer optional for parents. Drawing from his latest book, You to the Power of Two: Redefining Human Potential in

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