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

by Lianne Castelino

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The single most important takeaway is that parents need to teach media literacy—starting early and centred on companion (lateral) reading—so kids learn to verify sources before trusting or sharing anything online. We explain why…
Raising Future-Ready Kids: Entrepreneurship, AI and the Skills Kids Need to Succeed

October 24, 2026 · 32 min

What does it really mean to prepare our children for the future? In this episode of Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with entrepreneur, former engineer and mother of three Krystal Popov, founder and CEO of…
Raising Teens in the Age of AI: What Parents Need to Know About Careers, College and the Future of Work

October 17, 2026 · 8 min

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies hire, and the career advice many teens and young adults are getting hasn’t caught up. In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Scott Kosch, an AI business…
We Don't Have to Fix Everything: How I Teach Teens Resilience Without Becoming a Helicopter Parent

October 10, 2026 · 33 min

How can parents help children build resilience, overcome self-doubt, and navigate the challenges of growing up in an increasingly complex world? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Ann…
Secure Attachment, Resilience & the Power of Good-Enough Parenting with Dr. Debbie Raphael

October 3, 2026 · 36 min

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…

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Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How Parents Can Build Resilience, Emotional Strength & Confidence

September 26, 2026 · 34 min

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…
From Rock Bottom to Resilience: How One Executive Coach Rebuilt His Life

September 19, 2026 · 33 min

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…
Why Parent-School Communication Is Broken — And How to Fix It

September 12, 2026 · 33 min

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…
Real-World Learning: How to Build Academic Success and Essential Life Skills at Home

September 5, 2026 · 36 min

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…
The Freedom Factor: Why Childhood Independence Matters with Lenore Skenazy

August 29, 2026 · 33 min

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

August 22, 2026 · 35 min

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…
Navigating Sports Culture: Key Insights for Modern Parents

August 15, 2026 · 35 min

How do sports shape the values our children carry into adulthood? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to award-winning sports journalists Donovan Bennett (CBC Sports) and Kate McKenna (TSN, CTV's…

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About the show

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.