{"podcast":{"title":"Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today","slug":"where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196","podcast_index_feed_id":3491196,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/where-parents-talk-podcast/","website_url":"http://whereparentstalk.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6d36c99f-8da7-4b9d-9ffc-f99337081ea9/zguyzi5qcgc.jpg","author":"Lianne Castelino","episode_count":277,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T14:17:51.367524+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196"},"episode":{"title":"Raising Independent Kids in an Overprotective World","slug":"raising-independent-kids-in-an-overprotective-world","published_at":"2026-03-07T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196/raising-independent-kids-in-an-overprotective-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196","url":"https://whereparentstalk.stagingserver.cloud/podcasts/raising-independent-kids-in-an-overprotective-world","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e4d0368-2c3e-4191-a9a0-8c413184d0df.mp3","summary":"Why are so many young adults struggling with independence today—and what can parents do differently? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk Podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with licensed school psychologist, author and father David Krasky, whose book Raising Future Adults explores how parents can prepare children and teens for real-world success. Drawing on two decades of experience working with families and students, Krasky explains how modern parenting trends—including overprotection, helicopter parenting, and the pressures of technology—may unintentionally limit a child’s ability to build independence and essential life skills. The discussion explore practical strategies for helping kids develop executive functioning skills, resilience, and social confidence—while balancing the parental instinct to protect with the long-term goal of raising capable adults. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why independence among teens and young adults is declining • The long-term risks of overprotective or “helicopter” parenting • The critical role of executive functioning skills in real-world success • Why social skills may be one of the most important predictors of future success • How “lighthouse parenting” can help parents guide children without controlling them • Practical ways parents can encourage self-advocacy and independence • Strategies for supporting neurodiverse children while fostering autonomy 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. Li…","meta_description":"Why are so many young adults struggling with independence today—and what can parents do differently? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk Podcast, ho…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1774,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196/episodes/raising-independent-kids-in-an-overprotective-world/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196/raising-independent-kids-in-an-overprotective-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}