You're Doing it Right
Every parent has wondered: Am I doing this right? In a world full of parenting advice, strong opinions, and endless information online, it can be hard to know who to trust. Hosted by clinical psychologists, researchers, and moms, Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, You're Doing It Right is a podcast for parents who want trustworthy information without the judgment. As parents of young children themselves, Leslie and Lianne understand the joys, challenges, and total chaos that come with parenting, bringing both professional expertise and humor to every conversation. Each episode features conversations with experts about the questions families...
Finding Support: Resources for Newcomer Families
Season 2 Episode 11
What makes a place feel like home? For newcomer families, building a life in a new country can mean navigating unfamiliar systems, finding community, and balancing cultural traditions while raising children. And as Dr. Tasmia Hai reminds us in this episode, sometimes home is more of a feeling than a place.
This is You’re Doing It Right , a parenting podcast about the real, messy, beautiful work of raising a family. Hosted by clinical psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, two moms who study family life for a living and are li...
Dinner Table Drama: Supporting Your Picky Eater
Season 2 Episode 10
Why does something as basic as feeding your kid feel like such a battle?
The untouched plate, the “I don’t like it!” before the first bite, and the daily negotiation over three more peas. If mealtimes often feel like a battle, you're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong.
In this episode ofYou're Doing It Right, clinical psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen are joined by Dr. Kylee Clayton, a clinical psychologist who works with children and families navigating picky eating and brings her own experiences with m...
Restoring Balance When Life Feels Chaotic
Season 2 Episode 9
Most parents know the feeling: the schedule is too full, the to-do list keeps growing, and family life feels overwhelming. But when family life feels chaotic, is doing more really the answer?
In this episode of You’re Doing It Right, hosts Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen are joined by Dr. Dillon Browne, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo and Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Clinical Psychology. Together, they explore how stress affects the whole family, why relationships between parents and caregivers matter, and how families can find a...
Making Memories: Simple Ways to Build Strong Family Bonds
Every parent wants to create special memories with their kids. But with so many picture-perfect family moments on social media, it's easy to feel like we should always be planning something bigger and better. . But somewhere along the way, family time started turning into a highlight reel, and a lot of parents are quietly worn out trying to keep up. Hosted by acclaimed psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, this episode looks at what actually makes a memory stick, and why it’s rarely the expensive part. Clinical psychologist Dr. Aislin Mushquash, who studies family coping, resilience an...
Family Anger Happens: Managing Big Feelings for All
Anger is one of the most common feelings new parents have, and one of the least talked about. Hosted by acclaimed psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, this episode looks at why parents feel anger and rage, why it so often goes unnamed and unscreened, and what it's really telling us. It also covers practical ways to cope, from self-compassion to rupture and repair. If you've ever apologized in the car on the way to school, this one's for you. This is You’re Doing It Right.
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Parenting without Punishment: Tools for Positive Discipline
When a child misbehaves, what's the most effective response? For generations, many parents relied on punishment as the primary tool for discipline. Today, growing evidence points to a different approach. Hosted by acclaimed psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, this episode explores the science behind discipline, what children's behaviour is really telling us, and practical strategies that help families move beyond punishment toward teaching, learning, and connection
About the Podcast
Parenting is one of life's greatest joys, and one of its greatest challenges. Every day brings new questions, and every family is different.
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Foundations of Family Wellness
You’re Doing It Right - Family wellness is about more than individual wellbeing, It's shaped by the relationships and connections that surround us. In this episode, Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen explore what helps families truly thrive. Drawing on research and Indigenous perspectives, they discuss how connection, community, culture, and shared care support resilience and wellbeing for both children and caregivers.
Together, they examine why strong relationships matter, how families can build resilience through everyday interactions, and practical ways to foster meaningful connection. Whether you're navigating the challenges of parenting or simply looking to str...
Sleep Like a Baby: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Get Rest
Sleep can feel like one of parenting's biggest challenges, and one of the most overwhelming. With endless advice from family, friends, and social media, it can be hard to know what actually works.
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen are joined by infant sleep researcher Dr. Elizabeth Keys to separate fact from fiction. Together, they explore what science says about infant and child sleep, why every child's sleep is different, common myths about sleep training, and practical strategies that support healthy sleep for the whole family.
Whether you're navigating newborn nights...
Screen Time Solutions: Helping Kids Navigate the Digital World
On this episode of You’re Doing It Right, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions parents are wrestling with right now: screen time. How much is too much? What actually matters? And why does it feel like every headline and every household is having the same debate.
Our hosts, psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr‑Madsen, hear these worries every day. Parents wondering if they’re being too strict, not strict enough, or unintentionally shaping their kids’ habits through their own. And as Lianne likes to point out, this isn’t just a kid i...
Are You Listening to Me? Meeting Your Child’s Needs
Parenting is one of life's greatest joys, and one of its greatest challenges. It's rewarding, exhausting, heartwarming, frustrating, and sometimes all of those things before you've even had your first cup of coffee.
Welcome to You're Doing It Right, the parenting podcast where science meets real life. Hosted by psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfer-Madsen, this is a judgment-free space for honest conversations about raising children in today's complex world.
Across this 12-part series, we tackle the questions parents face every day, from sleep and behaviour to screen time, emotional regulation, family wellness...
Parent Support, Self-Compassion, and Practical Strategies
Parenting is one of life's greatest joys, and one of its greatest challenges. It's rewarding, exhausting, heartwarming, frustrating, and sometimes all of those things before you've even had your first cup of coffee.
Welcome to You're Doing It Right, the parenting podcast where science meets real life. Hosted by psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfer-Madsen, this is a judgment-free space for honest conversations about raising children in today's complex world.
Across this 12-part series, we tackle the questions parents face every day, from sleep and behaviour to screen time, emotional regulation, family...
Trailer: You’re Doing it Right
Welcome to You’re Doing It Right, the parenting podcast where science meets real life. Hosted by acclaimed psychologists Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, this series is designed to help parents tune out the noise, trust themselves, and feel a little less alone in the process. In a world where social media influencers, endless advice, and perfectly curated parenting moments constantly tell parents what they should be doing, it’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole of comparison and criticism, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, and questioning whether they’re failing at parenting altogether. So to help...
