{"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-4151257","podcast_index_feed_id":4151257,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/where-parents-talk-new","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":"2026-07-26T14:17:52.819424+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257"},"episode":{"title":"How Parents Can Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships with Their Kids","slug":"how-parents-can-build-and-maintain-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids","published_at":"2026-03-21T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257/how-parents-can-build-and-maintain-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257","url":"https://whereparentstalk.stagingserver.cloud/podcasts/how-parents-can-build-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/57213e4a-c1ff-40be-885f-c65fb6cc7098.mp3","summary":"Strengthen the foundation of your family by applying research-backed communication strategies to your romantic partnership. Learn how to move from reactive conflict to intentional connection using proven psychological tools.","meta_description":"Discover practical strategies from therapist Dr. Dan Snyder to improve communication, manage parenting stress, and maintain intimacy in your relationship.","key_points":["Main idea: Maintaining a 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions is essential for relationship stability","Practical takeaway: Use the 'Rose, Bud, Thorn' method to facilitate deeper emotional sharing with both partners and children","Failure mode: Neglecting physical intimacy and touch can serve as a primary symptom of underlying emotional distress","Practical takeaway: Replace accusatory 'you' statements with 'I' language to transform a verbal threat into an invitation for connection","Main idea: Active listening requires one person to speak at a time to ensure both partners feel truly seen and heard"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Impact of Childhood Environment","summary":"Dr. Dan Snyder discusses how growing up in a chaotic household shaped his approach to creating emotional safety for children."},{"start_ms":360000,"title":"The 5:1 Ratio for Healthy Couples","summary":"An exploration of Gottman research regarding the necessity of maintaining a high ratio of positive interactions to prevent downward spirals."},{"start_ms":720000,"title":"Navigating Role Imbalance and Stress","summary":"How shifts in parenting roles and work-life imbalance can impact the ability of partners to feel seen and supported."},{"start_ms":1020000,"title":"Mastering Active Listening","summary":"Strategies for avoiding the common mistake of simultaneous arguing and learning to understand a partner's perspective without judgment."},{"start_ms":1500000,"title":"De-escalating Conflict with 'I' Statements","summary":"Techniques to prevent arguments from escalating by using language that invites connection rather than triggering defensiveness."},{"start_ms":1860000,"title":"The Importance of Scheduled Connection","summary":"Why putting time on the calendar for intentional connection is vital for maintaining intimacy amidst busy parenting schedules."},{"start_ms":1980000,"title":"Physical Intimacy and Emotional Health","summary":"Understanding the link between physical touch and emotional survival, and how to address shifts in intimacy proactively."}],"topics":["Parenting","Relationship Communication","Couples Therapy","Emotional Intelligence","Conflict Resolution","Family Dynamics","Intimacy","Mental Health"],"duration_seconds":2169,"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-4151257/episodes/how-parents-can-build-and-maintain-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids/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-4151257/how-parents-can-build-and-maintain-healthy-relationships-with-their-kids.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}