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Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayScience, evidence and lived experience strategies to support the mental, emotional and physical health of kids, teens and young adults. Author: Lianne Castelino
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. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Cyber Smart Parenting: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
Episode 256
Saturday, 14 February, 2026
How do you raise safe, confident kids in a world of gaming chats, AI tools, social media, and constant connectivity?In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to cybersecurity professionals Chad Rychlewski and Kae David, who share expert, practical advice from their book Cyber Smart Parenting. As both industry insiders, they translate enterprise-level cybersecurity strategies into realistic steps families can use at home.You’ll hear:Why digital safety conversations should begin in kindergartenThe risks of oversharing photos in the age of AIHow gaming voice chats expose children to strangersWhy locking your child’s credit protects against identity theftHow to talk to teens about their digital footprint without shameThe importance of family digital contractsWhy being present matters more than being technicalInstead of fear, this conversation focuses on empowerment. The safest kids aren’t the most restricted — they’re the ones who feel safe coming to their parents before a crisis happens.This podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience.You’ll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health.Links referenced in this episode:whereparentstalk.com
