Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
By 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 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.
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Recent Episodes
Raising Independent Kids in an Overprotective World
7 Mar 2026
Raising Body Confident Kids: Dr. Charlotte Markey on Body Image, Diet Culture & Social Media
28 Feb 2026
The Recipe for Independence: Teaching Kids Life Skills Through Cooking
21 Feb 2026
Cyber Smart Parenting: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
14 Feb 2026
Overcorrecting in Parenting: Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, and Finding the Middle Ground
7 Feb 2026
The Parent's Guide to Life Insurance
31 Jan 2026
The Brain Science Behind Camp
24 Jan 2026
Uncovering Your Child’s Genius: Rethinking Intelligence, Learning Styles & Education
17 Jan 2026
Preventing and Managing Food Allergies with Confidence
10 Jan 2026
How Nature Can Protect Your Child’s Mental Health
3 Jan 2026
Raising Kids in the Age of Identic AI: What Parents Need to Know
20 Dec 2025
When Big Feelings Take Over: Understanding Teen Emotional Overload
13 Dec 2025
Homeopathy 101: A Parent's Guide to Natural Remedies for Kids
6 Dec 2025
The Power of Feeling Seen: How Validation Impacts Parenting
29 Nov 2025
Are We Misunderstanding Youth Mental Health with Dr. Will Dobud
22 Nov 2025
Rethinking Mental Health Diagnoses in Children with Dr. Sami Timimi
15 Nov 2025
Digital Literacy in the Age of AI and Misinformation
8 Nov 2025
What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew: Creating Open Dialogues
1 Nov 2025
Redefining Resilience: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Injury
25 Oct 2025
The Gut–Brain Connection: Understanding GI Disorders in Kids & Teens
18 Oct 2025
The Real Talk: How to Prepare Your Young Adult for Life's Challenges
11 Oct 2025
Rethinking Gifted Education: The Role of AI, Mastery, and Life Skills
4 Oct 2025
Unlocking Teen Potential: Self-Regulation as a Superpower
27 Sep 2025
The Hidden Risks of Sports Betting and Gambling Ads on Youth
20 Sep 2025
The Empty Nest: Coping Strategies When Your Kids Leave Home
13 Sep 2025
How Poor Posture Affects Kids: Screen Time, Stress, and Solutions for Parents
6 Sep 2025
Unplugged and Unfiltered: Delaying Smartphones for Kids
30 Aug 2025
Instilling Growth Mindset in Kids: Parenting Strategies, AI Tools and Expert Insights
23 Aug 2025
From Chaos to Connection: Rethinking the Teenage Years
16 Aug 2025
Healing Estrangement: Reconnecting with Your Adult Child
