In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino interviews Margo Machol Bisnow, an author and speaker with a background in the US government and nonprofit sector. Bisnow discusses her book, 'Raising an Entrepreneur,' which features 99 stories from diverse families whose children have achieved entrepreneurial success. She emphasizes the importance of parents supporting their children's passions, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and creating conditions that foster entrepreneurial thinking. The conversation touches on Bisnow's personal experiences with her own entrepreneur children, the changing job market, and specific parenting methods that encourage independence and self-discovery. Bisnow's key message is for parents to believe in and support their children unconditionally, fostering a mindset of curiosity, resilience, and confidence.00:41 Margo's Career Shift to Entrepreneurship01:31 The Importance of Belief and Support05:08 Defining Entrepreneurship and Parental Roles08:17 Creating Conditions for Entrepreneurial Success10:35 Discovering and Supporting Children's Passions16:03 Parental Self-Awareness and Changing Times18:43 Unique Parenting Methods and Success Stories

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino interviews Laura Vanderkam, an author, podcaster, and speaker renowned for her expertise in time management and productivity. Vanderkam, who has written six books on the subject, including 'Tranquility by Tuesday,' shares her insights on how to effectively manage time, especially for busy parents. She discusses common misconceptions about time management, the importance of tracking time, and offers practical strategies to balance work, family, and personal time. Vanderkam emphasizes the significance of prioritizing activities, saying no to less important commitments, and incorporating weekly planning. She provides valuable tips for parents to manage their time more efficiently and find space for the things that truly matter.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino interviews Sarah Allen Benton, a licensed advanced alcohol and drug counsellor, addiction counsellor, mental health counsellor, and mother in recovery from alcoholism for nearly 20 years. Allen Benton shares her personal journey of overcoming alcoholism, highlights the difference between being sober and being in recovery, addresses common misconceptions around recovery and parenting, and discusses her new book 'Parents in Recovery, Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle.' She also emphasizes the importance of delaying alcohol use for teenagers and the impact of digital addiction on children.

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Don Ryan, a social worker, former therapist, and author of 'The Secret Struggle, Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One.' Don shares his personal and professional experiences with loss and suicide, having lost three family members, including his father and brother, to suicide. He reflects on the impact of these experiences on his life and career, how he dealt with guilt and shame, and the importance of open communication and therapy. Don also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, especially among men, and the necessity for proactive conversations about emotional well-being. This discussion aims to offer support and insight to those affected by suicide and to advocate for more open and compassionate discourse on mental health.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast Episode 190, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tim Fleiszer, Executive Director Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, retired professional athlete, four-time Grey Cup winner, and father of 3 about brain trauma in youth sports (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE and concussions).

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Amanda Lenhart, Head of Research at Common Sense Media, Quantitative and Qualitative Researcher whose area of focus is on how technology affects families and children, and mother of 4 about how students use artificial intelligence.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Rachel Gross, Pediatrician Clinical Research Investigator, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, and mother of 2 about long COVID symptoms in kids and teens.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Anita Stellinga, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Policy, United Way Greater Toronto, advocate for poverty, mental health and social justice, mother of 2 and grandmother about new approaches for tackling rising poverty in families.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Anna Housley Juster, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Early Childhood Education Consultant, Former Director of Content at Sesame Street, author, How to Train Your Amygdala, and mother of 2 about calming strategies and tips to help kids, teens and young adults manage anxiety.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Meenal Agarwal, award-winning optometrist entrepreneur, eye Care Clinics (Greater Toronto Area), podcast host and mother of 3 about proactive eye health tips for kids.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Ruth Whippman, journalist, cultural essayist, former Director and Producer for the BBC, author, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and mother of three about raising boys today.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Christine Crawford, Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Author, You Are Not Alone For Parents and Caregivers and mom of two about navigating your child's mental health.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jenna Rykiel, Founder & CEO, CBJ Coaching Business & Mindset Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs, podcast host and mom of one about how to become a mom entrepreneur.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Alice Benjamin, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Chief Nursing Officer Consultant at Nurse.com, podcast host, media contributor and a mother of four about healthy school lunch strategies for kids and families.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Heather Turgeon, Psychotherapist Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, sleep specialist, author, Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren't Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them, and mother of 2 about fostering healthy sleep habits in teens.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Joshua Coleman, clinical psychologist, speaker, parent and grandparent estrangement thought leader, author, “Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict’ and father of 3 about parent and child estrangement.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Julie Bogart, CEO, Brave Writer, Homeschooling Expert, author of Raising Critical Thinkers, and mother of 5 about developing critical thinking skills in children.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Susan Newman, social psychologist, contributor to Psychology Today, author, a mother of one, and previously a stepmother of four. Dr. Newman is a leading expert on parenting only children.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Amber Thornton, clinical psychologist parent wellness advocate, author and mom of 2 about self-regulation for parents.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Tovah Klein, Professor of Psychology at Barnard College, leading researcher in the area of child development, Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development, author and mother of three.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Sharon MacKenzie, educator, founder and Executive Director of i2i Intergenerational Society, mother and grandmother about building intergenerational relationships.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to John Bromley, CEO, Charitable Impact, TEDx speaker, coach and father of two about inspiring generosity in children.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to mental health advocate, speaker, author and mother of three, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau about raising teens and co-parenting.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Lauren Smith Brody, CEO, The Fifth Trimester co-founder, Chamber of Mothers, journalist, speaker, author and mother of two about creating family-friendly workplace cultures through greater gender-equity for parents.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts, researcher, speaker and father of two about navigating TikTok within families.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Michael Ungar, Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience, family therapist, Director, Resilience Research Centre, Dalhousie University, author and father of 5 about resilience and its limits.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Mary Ann Little, Clinical Psychologist, therapist in private practice, Adjunct Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, author and mother of two about how to prevent narcissism in childhood.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Paul Bromby, Senior Producer at Sportsnet, professor at Centennial College, youth basketball coach, author and father about helping kids understand mental health challenges.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Debbie Jones, Clinical Professor
School of Optometry and Vision Science,
Lead Clinical Scientist
Centre for Ocular Research & Education at the
University of Waterloo
and mother of two about the myopia (nearsightedness) epidemic in kids and youth.

The Wealth of Wellness for Parents panel was among the featured speakers at the 2024 Spring Baby Show in Toronto. Moderated by journalist, Lianne Castelino, the three-member panel featured Dr. Claudia Machiella (chiropractor), Corby-Sue Neumann (chef) and Dr. Natasha Collia (pediatric emergency physician) discussing wellness of the mind, body and spirit, along with proven tips and strategies for self-care and well-being for new, expectant and experienced parents. The 60-minute panel discussion took place on April 13 and 14th, 2024, at Enercare Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Kyla Fox, clinical therapist, eating disorder specialist, mother and founder of The Kyla Fox Centre, about detecting and treating eating disorders in kids and youth.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Charles Fay, child psychologist, child, adolescent, and family psychotherapist, author, speaker, CEO, Love and Logic Institute and father of 2 about the science behind raising mentally strong kids.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Jackie Eldridge, educator, lecturer at the University of Toronto Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, best-selling author, speaker, founder of Hearts & Minds Matter, certified coach in Emotional Intelligence and mother of 3, about parenting with emotional intelligence.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Stephen Nowicki, clinical psychologist, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology Emeritus, Emory University and author about raising socially successful children.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Gina Mundy, lawyer, bestselling author and mother of three about strategies and what to know about having a safer childbirth.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Carolyn Whitzman, Housing Researcher Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa, Expert advisor, Housing Assessment Resources Tools at UBC, author and mother about the housing crisis and its impact on young adults and young families.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Joe Lockavitch, an educator, a former classroom teacher, university professor, and special education director, school psychologist, applied reading researcher, author, father of five and President of Failure Free Reading, about building successful readers.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Anna Stokke, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Winnipeg, co-founder & President, Archimedes Math Schools, podcast host and mother of 2 about strategies for improving student math skills.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Forest Bronzan, entrepreneur, speaker, Founder and CEO of Camplight and father of two about how to strike a tech-balance within families.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Ulrica Jobe, educator, child and family counsellor, parenting coach, workshop facilitator for kids, teens and parents, entrepreneur and parent, about the connected parenting approach.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at Icahn Medical School in New York, founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, podcast host, author and mother of two teens, about her first book, The 5 Principles of Parenting.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to award-winning stand-up comedian, Host of The Debaters, CBC radio, writer, author and father of two, Steve Patterson, about the humour in parenting.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist, clinical neuroscientist, bestselling author and mother of 4 about evidenced-based strategies to support kids to be mentally fit.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Jean Twenge, professor of psychology, author and mom about generations and better understanding generational divides.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Nadia Huq, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, therapist at TMB Psychological Services and mother of two about the criteria and benefits of trauma-informed parenting.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Elizabeth Galvin, Managing Editor of Project Youth Energy, an initiative created to help students who have been severely disrupted by school closures during the global pandemic, to the point that these students have abandoned school altogether.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Brooke Romney, writer, educator, speaker, best-selling author and mother of four boys, shares tips for parents for teaching modern manners.

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Cara Natterson, pediatrician and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, puberty educator, about modern puberty.