Podcast Episodes

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 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Slow Summer: The Benefits of Unplugging and Embracing Boredom

Season 4 Episode 223

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with author, columnist, and mother of two Pam Lobley about planning a slow summer and teh benefits of embracing boredom…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Modern Fatherhood: Raising Emotionally Resilient Boys in a Digital World

Season 4 Episode 222

What does it mean to be an engaged father today? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the evolving role of dads in raising emotionally grounded boys amids…

Published on 6 months ago

High School to University: What Parents & Students Need to Know

Season 4 Episode 221

Making the leap from high school to university is a major life shift—for both students and parents.

This transition can be a daunting experience particularly considering the myriad challenges posed by…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Taming the Picky Eater: Strategies for Stress-Free Mealtimes

Season 4 Episode 220

Feeding challenges aren’t just for toddlers—many parents find themselves facing a new kind of mealtime stress when their kids become tweens and teens. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcas…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago