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“Sitting and being with a child is not a waste of time.” 🌿
Kathleen Lockyer shares how quiet outdoor moments together can help rebuild connection, calm, and emotional safety for kids and teens.
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Are we preparing our kids for real-world success—or just academic achievement?
Rob Heller, entrepreneur, author, founder of The Boost Program discusses key life skills for kids, with @liannecastelino
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#Parenting #lifeskills #adulthood
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Clinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman explains why parents need to prioritize their own mental and physical wellbeing first — because regulated parents help raise resilient teens.
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Modern motherhood can feel overwhelming, but doesn’t have to lead to burnout.
Entrepreneur & mom of 4 Alana Kayfetz joins @liannecastelino on how to:
Avoid mom burnout
Balance without guilt
Realistic self-care
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#Parenting #podcast
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“Greenwashing” sounds good — but is it backed by science?
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, Chris DeArmitt, PhD, explains why evidence matters more than marketing when making environmental choices for your family.
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“You just need to have the courage to ask.” 💛
Kim Porter shares what parents can do when substance use concerns begin feeling more serious — and why early support matters.
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Coming up today:
Where Parents Talk podcast host @LianneCastelino speaks with Alana Kayfetz — entrepreneur, business coach & mother of 4
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#WhereParentsTalk #ParentingPodcast #MomLife #WorkingMoms #SelfCare #ParentWellness #Entrepreneurship
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Kids may not understand conflict at home — but they remember how it made them feel.
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, therapist Dr. Dan Sneider reflects on childhood memories of fear and confusion, and why emotional safety matters so much for children. ❤️
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The teen years are when lifelong coping skills are built. ❤️
Psychologist Dr. Cathy Wu explains why teens are uniquely ready to develop self-regulation skills that support resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
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“How do you heal when you’re growing humans?” 🌿
Kathleen Lockyer shares why small, consistent moments of calm and connection can make a meaningful difference for struggling kids and overwhelmed parents alike.
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Think your teen might be struggling—but you can’t quite tell why?
Many kids with #Autism or #ADHD mask their challenges—especially girls.
🎧 Noelle Sinclair, neurodiversity consultant joins @LianneCastelino
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#Parenting #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth
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“Dieting is problematic for young people.”
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, Dr. Charlotte Markey explains why proper nutrition during adolescence is critical for healthy development — and why restrictive dieting can do more harm than good.
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“It’s all confidential for them… which is appropriate. But a lot of parents have a hard time with that because their child is still so vulnerable.”
Kim Porter on parenting teens through mental health & substance use challenges 💛
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On the next Where Parents Talk podcast:
Host @LianneCastelino speaks with entrepreneur & mom of 4 Alana Kayfetz about self-prioritization for parents.
🎧 Sat. June 13 at 10:30am ET
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#Parenting #SelfCareForParents #MomLife #Podcast #WhereParentsTalk
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In this episode of Where Parents Talk, clinical psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman explains how smartphones, social media, and “electronic addiction” are reshaping teen mental health — and what parents can do about it.
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One small change can impact a teen’s entire wellbeing. ❤️
Psychologist Dr. Cathy Wu explains how emotions, habits, stress, and behaviours all work together — and how positive change in one area can support the rest.
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What if calming your child starts with just ONE sentence?
Naming emotions can actually rewire the brain—reducing stress & building self-regulation
Mediator @DougNoll shares science-backed tools with @liannecastelino
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“We’re not living in the Wild West.”
In this episode of Where Parents Talk, Chris DeArmitt, PhD, explains that products used for food storage and packaging undergo extensive FDA safety testing — challenging common fears around plastics.
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Camp isn't magic — it's also neuroscience 🧠
Camp director & author Matthew Kaufman breaks down the brain chemicals behind why kids thrive at camp, with @liannecastelino
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#SummerCamp #ParentingTips #Parenting #NeuroscienceForParents
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