{"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":"The Brain Science Behind Camp","slug":"the-brain-science-behind-camp","published_at":"2026-01-24T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-3491196/the-brain-science-behind-camp","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/campfire-conversations-how-summer-camp-shapes-resilience-in-kids","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/44f2e82c-ebec-4355-93a3-e8b4e10ca3c6.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Matthew Kaufman, camp director, author, lifelong camp professional and father, about the powerful science behind camp and what parents can learn from it. Drawing from his book The Campfire Effect: How to Engineer Belonging in a Disconnected World , Kaufman explains how camp environments intentionally create safety, belonging, and healthy challenge—and why those elements are essential for learning and emotional growth. Parents will learn: Why children can’t learn or grow unless they feel emotionally safe How positive stress (not zero stress) builds confidence and resilience The role of brain chemicals like cortisol, oxytocin, and endorphins in child development The difference between supporting a child and rescuing them Simple, practical ways parents can recreate “camp-like” belonging at home through rituals and connection This conversation supports parents navigating anxiety, screen overload, and the pressure-filled school year. 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","meta_description":"In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Matthew Kaufman, camp director, author, lifelong camp professional an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2178,"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/the-brain-science-behind-camp/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/the-brain-science-behind-camp.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}