Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
By Lianne Castelino
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The Where Parents Talk podcast empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising kids, teens, and young adults today with science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders.
Every Saturday, host, award-winning journalist and mom, Lianne Castelino, distills parenting hot topics with her guests, including: managing hormonal changes, fostering healthy communication, and promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being of kids.
Get proven tips and expert advice on addressing device usage and managing social media to the latest evidence on bullying, consent, and relationships, to help instil discipline, encourage independence, and build resilience in children.
Discover trusted advice, delivered with empathy and optimism, to support your parenting journey and help your family thrive.
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Unplugged and Unfiltered: Delaying Smartphones for Kids
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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Instilling Growth Mindset in Kids: Parenting Strategies, AI Tools and Expert Insights
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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From Chaos to Connection: Rethinking the Teenage Years
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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Healing Estrangement: Reconnecting with Your Adult Child
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Caught in the Middle: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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From Heartbreak to Healing: A Parent's Guide to Teen Relationships
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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The Math You Wish Your Kids Were Learning with Ted Dintersmith
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Why Teens Check Out of School—and How to Bring Them Back
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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Creating Customized Parenting Plans with Bailey Gaddis
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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Parenting with Purpose in Troubling Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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Slow Summer: The Benefits of Unplugging and Embracing Boredom
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Modern Fatherhood: Raising Emotionally Resilient Boys in a Digital World
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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High School to University: What Parents & Students Need to Know
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Taming the Picky Eater: Strategies for Stress-Free Mealtimes
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May 31, 2025 |
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Raising Resilient Girls: Parenting Beyond Sexism
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May 24, 2025 |
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Understanding Your Child's Brain: A Holistic Approach to Developmental Disorders
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May 17, 2025 |
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When Parents Become Patients: Inside a Cancer Journey
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May 10, 2025 |
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Why Community and Connection Matter in Raising Resilient Kids with Doug Bolton
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May 03, 2025 |
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New Paediatric Obesity Guidelines: What Parents Need to Know
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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Simplifying Adulting Preparation: Essential Skills for Today's Young Adults
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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The Science of Motivation: How to Engage Tweens, Teens and Young Adults
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Unplugging for Clarity: Taming Information Overload and Overwhelm
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Hearing Loss in Kids: What Parents Should Know about Detection and Prevention
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Nature's Calling: How Outdoor Play Fuels Independence and Resilience
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Strategies for High-Achieving Parents: Balancing Expectations and Emotions
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Healing Relationships Amidst Addiction with Janice Johnson Dowd
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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The Value and Impact of Healthy Child-Grandparent Relationships
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Empowering Your Child to Thrive
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Balancing Public Service and Parenting: A Politician's Take on Mental Health
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Navigating the Tween & Teen Years: Mindfulness and Connection
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Leadership Strategies from Home to Work
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Navigating Teen Sexual Health: Trends Every Parent Should Know
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Unlocking Independence: Helping Your Twentysomething Navigate Life
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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From Loneliness to Connection: Helping Teens Navigate Social Media, Mental Health, and Emotional Well-Being
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Unlocking Gentle Parenting: Expert Strategies for Challenging Kids
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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How to Flourish with Anxiety with Dr. David Rosmarin
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Identity, Belonging and Resilience
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Mindful Parenting
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Parental Alienation
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Raising an Entrepreneur
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Time Management and Productivity Strategies
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Parenting in Recovery
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Surviving Multiple Family Suicides
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Brain Trauma in Youth Sports: CTE and Concussions
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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The AI Revolution: What Parents Must Know to Guide Their Kids
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Long Covid in Children: What Parents Need to Know
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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New Approaches for Tackling Rising Poverty in Families
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Unlocking Your Child's Potential: How to Train the Amygdala for a Calmer Mind
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Screen Time and Myopia: What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Navigating the Challenges of Raising Boys in Today's World
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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You Are Not Alone: Essential Strategies for Parents on Youth Mental Health
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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From Corporate to Coaching: A Mom's Journey to Independence
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Nourishing Young Minds: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Why Your Teen is Tired: Insights from a Psychotherapist
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Understanding Estrangement: Navigating the Silent Epidemic of Parent-Child Relationships
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Navigating the New Age: How to Raise Critical Thinkers in a World of Disinformation
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Parenting an Only Child
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Mastering Self-Regulation: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Balance
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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From Trauma to Triumph: Building Resilience Through Parenting
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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Bridging Generations: The Power of Intergenerational Connections with Sharon MacKenzie
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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Inspiring Generosity in Children
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Raising Teens and Co-parenting
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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Navigating the Fifth Trimester: A Guide to Empowering Working Parents
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Navigating TikTok
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May 18, 2024 |
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Resilience and Its Limits
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May 11, 2024 |
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Preventing Narcissism in Childhood
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May 04, 2024 |
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Helping Kids Understand Mental Health Challenges
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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The Myopia (Nearsightedness) Epidemic in Kids
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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The Wealth of Wellness Panel: Baby Show Toronto 2024
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Detecting and Treating Eating Disorders in Kids
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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The Science Behind Raising Mentally Strong Kids
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Parenting with Emotional Intelligence
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Raising Socially Successful Children
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Strategies for Safer Childbirth
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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The Housing Crisis and Young Adults
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Building Successful Readers
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Improving Student Math Skills
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Tech-Balance Strategies
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Connected Parenting
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Key Principles of Parenting
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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The Humour in Parenting
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Mental Health Fitness Strategies
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Understanding Generational Divides
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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Trauma-Informed Parenting
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Getting Kids Back to School Post-Pandemic
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Teaching Modern Manners
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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Unpacking Modern Puberty
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Transracial Adoption and Parenting
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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The Foundational Building Blocks of a Family
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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Raising a Bilingual or Multilingual Child
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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How to Build and Implement a Parenting Strategy
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Parenting Playbook to Support a Child's Learning
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's Jobs
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Parenting Through High-Pressure Careers
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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A Parent's Role in Indigenous Education
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Untangling Teenage Emotions
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Overcoming Toxic Achievement Culture and Mattering
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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How To Talk About Suicide
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Parenting in the Public Eye
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Better Understanding How to Build Boys
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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How Anxiety Styles Impact Parenting
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Unplugging Childhood with Digital Minimalism
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Empowering Middle Schoolers to Thrive
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Independence and Youth Mental Health: Study
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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Strategies to Shift from Chaos to Calm
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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A Social-Emotional Approach to Parenting
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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Youth Sports Participation and Parental Impact
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Sports Betting, iGaming, Youth Gambling and Addiction
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Parenting Through Youth Mental Health Challenges
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May 20, 2023 |
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Parenting as a Politician
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May 13, 2023 |
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How to Become a Conscious Parent
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May 06, 2023 |
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Parenting Athletes and Early Learning Options
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Strategies and Approaches for Parenting an Adult Child
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Pursuing Happiness versus Having Fun as a Parent
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Proven Parenting Strategies to Navigate Adolescence
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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The Autonomy-Supportive Parenting Approach
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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The Many Faces of Cyberabuse and Sextortion
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Reproductive Science and the Future of Family
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Addressing Growing Violence in Schools
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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The Value and Impact of Mentorship
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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When Your Child is Diagnosed with Cancer
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Digital Detox: Therapeutic Youth Summer Camp
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Impact of Drinking Alcohol: New Scientific Findings
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Raising Multiple Children with Autism
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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Conscious Parenting with Katherine Winter-Sellery
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Proven Strategies to Simplify Learning with Daniel Willingham
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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How to Improve the Youth Sports Experience
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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How Oral Health Impacts Overall Wellness
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Strategies to Help Working Parents Thrive: Dr. Yael Schonbrun
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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Simplifying the Sex Talk with Kids
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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A Formula for Making Math Make Sense
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Envisioning the Future of Children's Mental Health Services
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Dignity versus Respect with Rosalind Wiseman
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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The Impact of Work-related Mobility on Family Life
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Financial Literacy and Money Management
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Structured Post-Secondary Education Options
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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My Mental Health Journey as a Dad: Corey Hirsch
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Raising Teenagers Today with David Amber
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Teen Sleep and Healthy School Start Times: Lisa L. Lewis
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Understanding Consent with Dr. Scott Ronis
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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A Parent's Role in Building Emotionally Resilient Teens and Youth
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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The structured gap year: A family's lessons learned
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Understanding Uterine Fibroids & Their Potential Impact on Female Reproductive Health
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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The impact of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse on parenting: Keira's Law
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Cost-saving Strategies on Meal Planning and Preparation for Families from HelloFresh Canada Chef
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Understanding ADHD: Prevalence, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Options & Medication
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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The Impact of Body Checking Experience with Concussion Risk in Youth
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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How bullying affects the brain and proven ways to restore brain health caused by abuse
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Strategies to Help Youth Intervene Against Hate Online
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Understanding Youth Aggression and School-based Violence Prevention
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Tips to successfully navigate first-year university
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Strategies to Successfully Navigate Divorce, Co-parenting and Raising Stepchildren
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May 22, 2022 |
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The Science Behind The Family Dinner with Dr. Anne K. Fishel
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May 15, 2022 |
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Understanding and Interpreting the Teenage Brain with Dr. Terri Apter
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May 02, 2022 |
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How I Became a Mother: My Painful Journey to Parenthood
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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The Achievement Culture, its Impact and How to Get a Student Back on Track
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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How kids are marketed to on social media platforms, and prioritizing well-being in childhood
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Tips for Talking to Teens About Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Use
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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What the Science Says About Raising Kids in the Smartphone Era
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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Applying Project Management Approaches to Parenting with Hilary Kinney, PMP
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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What to Know about Video Gaming Addiction: A Family's Experience
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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The Science Behind Raising Kids Who Aren't Jerks: Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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Strategies to Build and Strengthen Emotional Resilience in Kids, Teens and Young Adults with Sara Westbrook
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Study: Predicting Teen Self-Harm with Carl L. Hanson & Emotional Resilience Strategies with Sara Westbrook
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Stress Management Tips for Teens with Katie Hurley and Fostering Gratitude with Sarah Clark
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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'The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups' Five Years Later: Dr. Leonard Sax
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Raising kids while being a Caregiver for a Spouse: Lisa Raitt's story
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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What to know About Safe Reporting and Keeping Sport Safe with Olympian Allison Forsyth
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Scientific Strategies To Communicate Effectively with Your Child with Dr. William Stixrud, Neuropsychologist
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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What To Know When Your Child Comes Out as Trans with Moms Cynthia Sweeney & BriAnna Simons
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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Dr. Devorah Heitner on Parenting in a Digital World & Breaking down Barriers with Food with Rishma Govani
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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How to Raise an Adult Today with Julie Lythcott-Haims
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Nov 06, 2021 |
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Barbara Coloroso: Bystander Behaviour and Cultivating Inner Discipline in Your Child
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Dr. Michael Reichert: Understanding Your Child's Emotions | Rowena Pinto: The State of the World's Children 2021 Report
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Oct 23, 2021 |
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Reflections on Parenting with Sportscaster James Duthie
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Oct 16, 2021 |
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Through The Eyes of a Father & Coach: Jorge Fernandez' Story - Part 1
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Roger Mooking: Perspectives on Parenting from a Father of Four: Chef Roger Mooking
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Irvin Studin: Impact of the Pandemic on Education in Canada and Globally
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Strategies to Help Kids Adapt to Change and Manage Transitions with Dr. Chris Thurber
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Simple Strategies to Help Kids Cook with Confidence: Mom and HelloFresh Canada Culinary Head Corby-Sue Neumann
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Dr. Michele Borba: Building a Thriving Child | Silken Laumann: Parenting an Autistic Child
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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Tackling the Rising Mental Health Condition of Eating Disorders: Nutrition Therapist POV
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Gary Rabbior: Financial Literacy | Celina Caesar-Chavannes: Parenting and Politics
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Sep 19, 2021 |
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Fostering Healthy Relationships and Building Key ‘Soft’ Skills: National Poll Identifies Gaps
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Dr. Wendy Troxel: Why Teen Sleep Patterns are So Different and How Parents Can Help - POV from A Sleep Scientist
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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Julie Morgenstern: Tips & Strategies on Time Management, Productivity & Organization
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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Dr. Mark Tremblay: Study about screentime, mental health and physical activity | Ned Johnson: Communicating with Kids
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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Corby-Sue Neumann: Teaching Kids Meal Prep | Dr. Lisa Damour: Cultivating Independence
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Dr. Chris Thurber: Managing Changes and Transitions| Melinda Wenner Moyer: 'How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes' (new book)
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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Dr. Tim Cavell: A Parent's Role in Bullying | Lisa Lisson: Parenting with Resilience Through Tragedy
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Jessica Lahey: Preventing Substance Abuse in Youth | Scott Morrison: Coping with Grief
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Jul 31, 2021 |
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The Many Faces of Parental Pressure: Psychologist POV
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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Sabrina McTaggart: Youth Career Planning | Dr. Hank Weisinger: Parental Pressure
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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My First Olympic Games As A Dad: Sprinter Aaron Brown
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Through Her Mother's Eyes: Olympian Perdita Felicien's Journey As Daughter, Mom and Author
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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An Action Plan to Help Working Parents Prosper Now and Post-Pandemic
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Parenting Tips to Support the Well-being of Teens and Young Adults during the Pandemic
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Karl Subban: Viewpoints from a Hockey Dad, Educator and Author
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Show 1 | July 17, 2021 | Karl Subban: Kids and their Potential
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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The Irreversible Consequences of Bullying: A Mother's Quest
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Simple Strategies to Spend Guilt-Free Quality Time with Your Child
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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The Power and Value of Saying "No" for Parent and Child
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Jumping through Hoops to Chase Their Dreams: A Mother's POV
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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How My Childhood Shaped Me as a Father: An Interview with Anthony Calvillo
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May 30, 2021 |
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A Family of Firsts: The Parenting Journey of Olympians Caroline Ouellette & Julie Chu
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May 21, 2021 |
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Writing Headlines from the Frontlines: Lessons Learned from a Reporter and Mom
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May 18, 2021 |
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How to Build Addiction-Resistant Kids: POV from a Mom in Recovery
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May 11, 2021 |
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Why Money Matters to Your Mental Health: Financial Psychologist POV
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May 04, 2021 |
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Tips and Strategies to Cultivate, Nurture and Sustain Resilience in Children
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Understanding the "Epidemic" of 'Complex Pain' and How It Affects Adolescents
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Money Talks: The ABC's of Teaching Kids About Financial Literacy
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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When Your Child comes out as Transgender: A Parent’s Perspective
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Calling Her Own Shots in Parenting, Politics and Life: Celina Caesar-Chavannes
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Parentpreneur Profile: Amanda Munday, Mom and CEO
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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How Parents Can Best Support a Transgender Child
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Parentpreneur Profile: Dawn Mucci, Mom of 3 and CEO
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Rethinking How School is Structured: A Parent's POV on Unschooling
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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How to Support Your Child with Choosing a Career: Practical Tips from a Career Coach
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The Importance of Teaching Empathy In Raising Children: An Interview with Mary Gordon
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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How to Talk to your Teen about Sex: Advice from an Erotic Expert
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Practical Tips to Address Mental Health and Wellness Challenges in Families: Psychotherapist POV
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Bestselling author Carl Honoré: On Slow Parenting
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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Parentpreneur Profile: Mom of 3 and Global Health and Wellness Executive
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Tips to Maintain Physical Activity during Covid 19 with Dr. Mark Tremblay
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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ParentPreneur Profile: Naomi Parness
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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On Life, Loss, Legacy and Transgender Parenting: A Dad's Journey
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Olympian, Mom, Author: A Conversation with Sami Jo Small
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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Navigating the Civility Shift: Raising Respectful Kids in a Digital World
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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Staying safe Online and on Social Media: An interview with Paul Davis
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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Meet Veronika Roux Vlachova: Parentpreneur
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Interview with Lenore Skenazy of Let Grow and Free-Range Kids
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Helping Kids Reach their Potential: Karl Subban Hockey Dad, Educator, Author
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Sep 22, 2020 |