Where Parents Talk

By: Lianne Castelino
  • Summary

  • The Where Parents Talk podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Lianne Castelino helps grow better parents through science, evidence and the lived experience of parenting thought leaders. We help parents support the mental health of tweens, teens and young adults.
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Episodes
  • Raising an Entrepreneur
    Nov 23 2024

    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 Entrepreneurship

    01:31 The Importance of Belief and Support

    05:08 Defining Entrepreneurship and Parental Roles

    08:17 Creating Conditions for Entrepreneurial Success

    10:35 Discovering and Supporting Children's Passions

    16:03 Parental Self-Awareness and Changing Times

    18:43 Unique Parenting Methods and Success Stories

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    30 mins
  • Time Management and Productivity Strategies
    Nov 16 2024
    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.
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    31 mins
  • Parenting in Recovery
    Nov 9 2024
    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.
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    36 mins

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