Where Parents Talk

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Where Parents Talk with Lianne Castelino tackles parenting with a fresh twist! Learn about the latest news and trends, practical info and proven tips on raising children — unfiltered. From physicians and politicians to educators and athletes, hear from leading experts in their fields who are also parents. Hosted by an award-winning journalist and mom, this weekly show brings together informed perspectives to inspire and empower — all delivered with a healthy dose of optimism!

Dr. Aliza Pressman
#114
01/27/2024


The Humour in Parenting
#113
12/23/2023

Steve Patterson is an award-winning stand-up comedian who has spent more than two decades headlining at venues across North America and around the world.


He is also host of The Debaters on CBC radio, an author and a father of two young girls ages 9 and 4.


His second book and latest comedy album focuses on parenting.


Timestamps: 

1:08 - Why he decided to make parenting the focus of his newest comedy album2:33 - The elements of fatherhood that have provided the most content for his c...


Mental Health Fitness Strategies
#112
12/16/2023

Dr. Caroline Leaf  is a communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist.


She is also a bestselling author, whose latest book is entitled: How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess:A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health


Her area of research for over 30 years focuses on the mind-brain-body connection.  


She is also a mother of 4.


Timestamps: 

2:20 - Statistically, the most concerning current trend re. Youth mental health7:07 - Contributing factors to kids as young as 3 years old suf...


Understanding Generational Divides
#111
12/09/2023

Dr. Jean Twenge is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University.


She is also the author of more than 180 scientific articles and seven books during her 30-year career.

Her latest book is called: Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future.


Dr. Twenge is also a mother of three.


Timestamps: 

1:16 - Impact of having 6 generations co-existing for the first time in human history4:51 - What parents need to know abo...


Trauma-Informed Parenting
#110
12/02/2023

Dr. Nadia Huq is a licensed clinical psychologist whose specialty is working with children, youth and families. 


She provides evidence-based strategies for behavioural and mental health concerns spanning anxiety and hyperactivity to trauma.


Dr. Huq is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and 

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotion.


She is a mother of 2 and a therapist at TMB Psychological Services, which provides virtual and in-person therapy.


Timestamps: 


1:38 - Definition of trauma3:42 - Exa...


Getting Kids Back to School Post-Pandemic
#109
11/25/2023

Elizabeth Galvin is the Managing Director of Project Youth Energy.


The initiative helps students who have been severely disrupted by school closures during the global pandemic to the point that these students have abandoned school altogether.

She is also a mother of two.


Timestamps: 

1:21 - The mission and mandate of Project Youth Energy2:43 - How the initiative supports students who have not returned to school 5:04 - Factors that affected some students to the point of not returning to school when school buildings were closed


Socials: 

@Pro...


Teaching Modern Manners
#108
11/18/2023

Brooke Romney is a writer, educator and speaker.

She is also a best-selling author and a mother of 4 boys.

Her latest book is called, 52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens. 


Timestamps: 

0:47 -  Impetus for a book on this topic

2:40 -  Process of deciding and distilling down to 52 manners4:39 -  Rationale behind unique format of the book

Socials:

@brookeoromney (Twitter)@brookeromneywrites (IG)@brookeromneywrites (FB)


Unpacking Modern Puberty
#107
11/11/2023

Dr. Cara Natterson is a paediatrician, New York Times best selling author, podcaster, an entrepreneur and mother of 2.

Vanessa Kroll Bennett is a puberty educator, writer, entrepreneur and mom of 4.


Together, they are the authors of ‘This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained’.


Timestamps: 


0:57 Definition of ‘modern’ puberty3:56 Process of distilling 35 years of combined expertise into a book6:10 Key scientific findings parents need to know about as it relates to puberty today

Socials: 

@caranatterson (Twitter)@caranatterson (IG)@vanessakbennett (Twitter)@vanessakrollbennett (IG)


Transracial Adoption and Parenting
#106
11/04/2023

Jack Armstrong is an award-winning sports broadcaster, who has been a member of the Toronto Raptors broadcast team for more than 25 seasons.


In addition to his role as colour analyst for the Raptors, he is also an NBA analyst on TSN, a musician, a former college basketball coach and a father of three adopted boys.


The Foundational Building Blocks of a Family
#105
10/28/2023

Donna Tetreault is a parenting journalist, best-selling author and resident parenting expert on Dr. Phil.


She is also a former tv reporter, a former elementary school teacher and a mother of two teens.

One of her books is called The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method.


Timestamps: 


 2:03 - What led her to pursue a book on this theme 4:44 - What comprises the C.A.S.T.L.E method 7:16 - Why the book is positioned for the entire family (parents and children)

 Socials:

@do...