Where Parents Talk

Would you recognize the early signs of teen substance use?
Most families don't — until it's already progressed.
Kim Porter, a certified family recovery specialist and mom, joins the Where Parents Talk podcast to give parents a practical, compassionate roadmap.
The conversation you're afraid to have might be the most important one you ever start. ❤️
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What does it really mean for kids to thrive today?

Developmental psychologist Dr. Isabela Granic offers a different perspective: resilience grows when young people have opportunities to face challenges, build agency and learn that they can handle difficult moments.

In this Where Parents Talk podcast episode, hosted by Lianne Castelino, we explore:

🌱 Resilience beyond “being happy”
🧠 Gen Z mental health in context
🎯 Purpose, agency and belonging
🤝 Connection over control
💪 Supporting kids through uncertainty

🎧 Listen to or watch the full conversation:
https://whereparentstalk.com/featured/raising-resilient-purpose-driven-kids-dr-isabel-granic-on-gen-z-mental-health/

New podcast just dropped!

Host Lianne Castelino talks with sports broadcasters (and parents!) Donovan Bennett and Kate McKenna about raising kids in today's sports culture.

Between covering elite athletes for a living and raising two young boys at home, they've got a front-row view of what youth sports actually gives kids — and what it doesn't need to.

They dig into:
✅ Why participation matters just as much as performance
✅ How sports build confidence, resilience and empathy (not just skill)
✅ Navigating screen time, competition and changing ideas of masculinity
✅ Why the right role models — at home and beyond — make all the difference

As McKenna puts it: "Sports is a vehicle for being active, for forming great friendships, for getting outside… We really need to strike a balance in these young years when it comes to sports."

🎧 Listen to or watch the interview:

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This week on the WhereParentsTalk podcast:

Host Lianne Castelino is joined by sports broadcasters & parents Donnovan.Bennett and Kate McKenna to discuss raising kids in a sports culture.

Sat Aug 15
10:30am ET

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WhereParentsTalk – A Community for Every Parent Real conversations, honest advice, and trusted support — from parents who truly get it. Join WhereParentsTalk and connect with families navigating every stage of parenthood.

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or running on empty? You're not alone. ❤️

Chronic stress doesn't just affect your mood—it can impact your hormones, digestion, sleep, energy and overall health.

In the latest Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino sits down with functional medicine practitioner, author and mom of three, Dr. Alicia Newsome, to explore the hidden ways stress affects parents and what you can do to feel better.

You'll discover:
✨ Why stress impacts the whole body—not just the mind
✨ How parental well-being influences children
✨ Realistic tips for better nutrition, sleep and emotional regulation
✨ Why having more energy—not just more time—can transform family life

As Dr. Newsome says:
"Energy is the real currency. It's not just about having more time with our kids—it's about the energy we bring to those moments."

🎧 Listen to or watch the podcast today at WhereParentsTalk.com.

https://whereparentstalk.com/featured/parental-stress-hormones-energy-a-functional-medicine-approach-to-better-parenting/

🍳 Could teaching your child to cook help them become more independent?

We often think about independence in terms of grades, school, extracurriculars and eventually getting our kids ready for college.

But what about the everyday skills they'll need when we're no longer there to do everything for them?

Katie Kimball, founder of Kids Cook Real Food and Raising Healthy Families, says the kitchen can be an incredibly powerful place to start.

Cooking gives kids a chance to practice more than following a recipe. It teaches them to:

✅ Make decisions
✅ Solve problems
✅ Try something, make a mistake and try again
✅ Take responsibility
✅ Create something from scratch
✅ Contribute to the family
✅ Build confidence through real accomplishment

Read the full story and hear more from Katie Kimball on the Where Parents Talk podcast at WhereParentsTalk.com, with Lianne Castelino.