Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a rewarding yet challenging journey as it requires patience, understanding, and a deep awareness of the unique needs and experiences of children on the autism spectrum. By increasing parental awareness, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for these exceptional individuals. In this episode of Raising Parents, host Di...

Effective communication between parents and their children is crucial for building healthy relationships and promoting positive development. However, fostering good communication is not always easy, and many parents struggle to connect with their children in meaningful ways. In this episode of Raising Parents, host Dina Sargeant was joined by Jan Bayliss, a child consultant who works with Family D...

A sufficient amount of sleep is essential for physical growth and cognitive development, especially for children. However, many children experience difficulties falling asleep, and this problem can significantly affect their health, growth, and overall well-being. Therefore, parents need to understand the causes of sleep problems experienced by their children and seek potential solutions to ensure...

Marking the transition from wearing diapers to using the toilet, toilet training is a significant milestone in a child's development. While it can be a challenging and frustrating experience for both parents and children, it is a crucial step in a child's journey towards independence and self-care. Therefore, parents must exhibit patience, consistency, and understanding throughout the process. In...

Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that involves intentional harm or harassment and has long-lasting negative effects on millions of children worldwide, both the victim and the bully. While there are many approaches to preventing bullying, behavioral science offers valuable insights into why children engage in bullying and how to prevent it. By understanding the underlying causes of bullyin...

While it is often associated with adults, suicidal tendencies can be experienced by children and teenagers too. This is a deeply concerning issue that requires urgent attention and action. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure the emotional well-being of our children and to create an environment that supports mental and emotional health. In this episode of Raising Parents, host Dina Sarge...

Talking about parenting, it is indeed a complex and challenging experience. We often discuss ways to improve our parenting skills, how to effectively resolve issues that arise with our children, and address many questions that parents have about raising children. However, have we ever considered looking at parenting through the perspective of a child? In this episode of Raising Parents, host Dina...

Civic engagement is very important for kids because it helps them become responsible and active citizens who care about others. Encouraging children to engage in civic activities from a young age not only instills important values such as empathy and responsibility, but also helps build a sense of belonging and connection to their community. In this episode of Raising Parents, host Dina Sargeant i...

Raising a child with a disability can be a challenging and isolating experience. Despite there has been increasing awareness of challenges and needs of families of children with disabilities in recent years, many parents still face significant struggles to navigate systems and services available to support their child. Yet it is important to build a support network and find a community that unders...

Parents play a crucial role in preparing their children for the world and helping them grow with a good understanding of various situations, including sexual education. Sexual education may be a sensitive topic, but it is important to maintain open communication with children from an early age to provide them with accurate information and help them grow into responsible individuals. In this episod...

Bullying is a major concern for parents as it can significantly impact their child's emotional and mental health. The consequences of bullying can take various forms, such as decreased interest in social interactions, fear of attending school, and other adverse changes in behavior. Parents play a crucial role in preventing bullying by fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere in the home. In...

Co-parenting refers to a different form of parenting that involves two or more individuals who have chosen to raise a child together. This can include married couples who involve grandparents in the parenting process, single parents who rely on their own parents for support, and divorced or separated couples who work together to raise their children. Many concerns have arisen from this practice of...

How many of us have subconsciously set a standard of how your child should behave? If you have, chances are you’re not alone. Some parents have desires for their child’s life even before they’re born whether it's wanting your child to live a good life or to go to college when they get older. Conscious parenting aims to teach us to understand that our expectations may not be the reality. In this we...

2022 in review: from positive discipline to children’s behavior problems; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding parenting science. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to th...

Unexpected behavior with children can be frustrating without any understanding of the ways to handle their misconduct. It doesn’t have to be bad or rebellious behaviors, but on how kids react differently from our expectations and what we have prepared for them. In this episode of Raising Parents: Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Danielle Dick, a tenured Professor...

Parenting can be an amazing yet stressful experience, especially with limited resources. The inability to find ways to relieve stress can lead to Parental burnout. We have talked about the importance of self-care for parents to prevent this from happening, and now, in this episode of Raising Parents: Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Hélène Gatland to talk about p...

Studies show that two-thirds of parents in the U.S. feel parenting is harder today, with many technological devices developed in this era. Digital exposure affects the cognitive development of our children, and often worries parents about the impact screen time has on their child's behavior. In this episode of Raising Parents: Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Ath...

Communication between parents and child resembles the relationship between them. Good communication is important to bring some understanding between you and your child as well as allowing both sides to feel heard. In this episode of Raising Parents: Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Stefanie Lui Ten, Head of Counselling at ParentalEQ, an experienced parent-child c...

Parenting isn't easy; the prolonged stress we feel from raising our children isn't new and with that causes parental burnout. Parents need to find priority in self-care, and on this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Shelley Kemmerer to talk about the importance of parental self-care. Following her post-graduate certification from The Trainin...

Parents influence the body satisfaction of their children, either having a positive or negative impact, making it important to be role models for them. On this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Rosina McAlpine, an author, parenting expert, and CEO of Win Win Parenting, and most foremost, she is a mother of her most beloved son. This...

We all know adolescence is a period of rapid biological and psychological change that notably impacts parent-child relationships. Interaction between parents and teens becomes harder to flow easily. On this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Elisabeth Stitt, an author, award-winning parent educator, coach, and retired school teacher....

On this episode of Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Dr. Janice Johnson Dias who brings us expert knowledge about the impact of positive discipline on children's development. Dr. Janice holds a Ph. D. in Sociology from Temple University with a specialization in urban and political sociology. Her funded research focuses on mothers and children...

We always say that it takes a village to raise a kid. But, what about the parents? Do you think all your present knowledge is enough for all the parenting shenanigans you’ll encounter? But, not to worry! Raising Parents is here to help you out! That’s why Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs, has created Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcas...