Podcast Episodes

Unplugged and Unfiltered: Delaying Smartphones for Kids

Season 4 Episode 233

On this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Jenny Perez, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Unplugged an organization whose mission is to raise awareness abou…

Published on 20 hours ago

Instilling Growth Mindset in Kids: Parenting Strategies, AI Tools and Expert Insights

Season 4 Episode 232

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Annie Brock and Heather Hundley—seasoned educators and co-authors of the newly revised The Growth Mindset Coach.

The …

Published on 1 week ago

From Chaos to Connection: Rethinking the Teenage Years

Season 4 Episode 231

Adolescence is often described as turbulent—but in the digital age, the waves are higher and the currents stronger.

In this week’s Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with bestse…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Healing Estrangement: Reconnecting with Your Adult Child

Season 4 Episode 230

Estrangement between parents and adult children is more common than many realize — affecting an estimated 26% of adults aged 18 to 40. In this episode of theWhere Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Ca…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Caught in the Middle: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation

Season 4 Episode 229

Balancing the needs of aging parents while supporting young adult children is no easy task—and for millions in the sandwich generation, it’s a daily reality.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk …

Published on 4 weeks ago

From Heartbreak to Healing: A Parent's Guide to Teen Relationships

Season 4 Episode 228

First love can feel all-consuming—especially for teens navigating overwhelming emotions, identity, and digital pressure all at once.

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino sits d…

Published on 1 month ago

The Math You Wish Your Kids Were Learning with Ted Dintersmith

Season 4 Episode 227

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Ted Dintersmith, education disruptor, former venture capitalist, and author of Aftermath: The Math You Wish You Took…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Why Teens Check Out of School—and How to Bring Them Back

Season 4 Episode 226

In today’s episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino delves into the findings of educational experts Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of 'The Disengaged Teen.' They…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Creating Customized Parenting Plans with Bailey Gaddis

Season 4 Episode 225

The tween and teen years can feel like emotional whiplash — one minute you're managing mood swings, the next you're untangling tech rules or talking boundaries.

In this episode of the Where Parents Ta…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parenting with Purpose in Troubling Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer

Season 4 Episode 224

Parenting today often feels like navigating a storm without a map. In this powerful episode, Where Parents Talk host Lianne Castelino speaks with award-winning journalist and author Melinda Wenner Mo…

Published on 2 months ago