Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

About Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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 podcast. We know that being a parent is a never-ending educational experience, so we invited guests experienced in both academia and life to give you the knowledge you need in your journey to being the parent your kids need.

Publisher

Life Management Science Labs

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2022

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

99 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Erin Leonard: Secure Attachment Explained, With Practical Parenting Tips | Raising Parents #97

   The secure attachment style has been known to shape a child’s confidence, resilience, and relationship skills, creating a foundation for lifelong well-being. Yet, it can seem mysterious and overwhelming in the hustle of everyday parenting. So, this week on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychotherapist Erin Leonard to learn more about what it takes to inspire a secure attachment style in a child. With 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Erin Leonard is an author for several media outlets by the likes of The Huffington Post and ParentCo, and additionally, has appeared on WGN and FOX affiliates. Impressively, Erin Leonard has received numerous awards, from the Shaw Research Award for her time at Children’s Memorial Medical Center, to the Bronze Living Now Award for her book ‘Loving Well: The Key to Satisfying and Joyful Relationships’. But above all, Erin Leonard’s favorite title is ‘mom’ of two silly and sassy 12-year-olds who have taught her the most about life. In this episode, Erin Leonard addresses the biggest misconceptions about attachment styles, and sheds light on the most common parenting mistakes made when it comes to helping a child develop a secure attachment style. In addition, Erin Leonard shares examples of key stages, milestones, and interactions in a child’s life that are particularly crucial for encouraging a secure attachment. Together, Marie and Erin Leonard delve into the parental challenges of stress, work-life balance, and mental health issues, and explore practical habits for fostering secure attachments in children. So, whether you’re a new parent or looking to strengthen your connection with an older child, tune in to this episode for science-backed tips for encouraging confidence and security as a parent! Follow Erin Leonard’s work: PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/erin-leonard-phd How to Outsmart a Narcissist: https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Outsmart-Narcissist-Emotional-Intelligence-ebook/dp/B0CM63197Z Connect with Erin Leonard via the following platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-leonard-400672b0Email: drerinleonard@outlook.com Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/  and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/  for further information about Parenting Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287

2. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c): We Need to Talk About Postpartum Well-Being | Raising Parents #96

   Postpartum well-being isn’t just about physical recovery; it’s a transformative phase packed with identity shifts, emotional hurdles, and mental struggles. This week on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews postnatal researcher Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) to learn more. Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) is a 3rd (going into 4th) year PhD Candidate at the University of Ottawa. While she’s not a parent herself, Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) is extremely passionate about advocating for pregnancy and parenting rights through her academic and activist work. Her undergraduate, master’s, and PhD research has focused on the physical activity experiences of pregnant, postpartum, and mothering women. Specifically, she’s examined how societal conceptions of motherhood influence physical activity engagement and access to physical activity in different contexts and at different levels. She’s also a co-founder of MOMentum, which is a non-profit organization that supports elite women athletes with family planning through resources, grants, and advocacy. In her spare time, Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) is a competitive beach volleyball player and board game enthusiast. In this episode, Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) sheds light on the importance of opening up discussions about postpartum health, as well as the various factors that may impact a mother’s postpartum well-being. Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) also highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation on a postpartum mother’s health, and offers examples on social activities that can help take the edge off. Together, Marie and Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) answer questions from the internet’s postpartum women, and discuss useful habits for managing the postnatal journey. So, if you or someone you know is navigating the postpartum period, tune in to this episode for science-backed insights on the postpartum journey! Follow Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c)’s work: Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rz9pNYYAAAAJ&hl=enMOMentum: https://www.momentumcan.ca Connect with Talia Ritondo, M.A., PhD(c) via the following platforms:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliaritondo/MOMentum’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentum.can Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/  and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/  for further information about Parenting Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287

3. 

   1 Jan 2026

   Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS.: How Screen Time Affects a Child's Vision | Raising Parents #95

   In this episode of Raising Parents we dive into the topic of vision and how screen time, among other factors, can affect this. Guest Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. joins host Sarah Stancombe to explain the most common issues he sees in his clinic, and the changes he has observed over his career. Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. graduated from the University of Montreal School of Optometry in 1986, where he also obtained his Master’s Degree in physiological optics. He also graduated in public health from the National School of Public Administration in Montreal in 2006. He has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry since 1989, and Cornea and Contact Lens Diplomate since 1994. He is also Fellow of the scleral Contact Lens Organization since 2010 and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association since 2013. Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. is also a professor and practices at the University of Montreal since 2001, as the chief of the contact lens department. He also treats anterior segment diseases, and for more than 10 years was a visiting professor at Paris-Sud University. Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as professional reviews. He is an author of more than 35 chapters of books edited in France. He has been invited to speak in Europe, Asia, and the US, and is a regular speaker at American Academy of Optometry and European Academy of Optometry meetings. Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. is also the current president of the College of Optometrists of Quebec. In this episode, Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. explains how there are a multitude of factors affecting children’s eyesight today - not just using screens, but the distance at which they read and complete other activities, and the frequency at which they spend time outdoors. Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. recommends parents show children a good example, as they will watch and imitate behaviors. Together, Sarah and Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS. discuss the way vision affects so many other aspects of life, such as the other senses, interpreting the world around you, and behavior such as concentration. Around 25% of the brain is involved in visual processing, so there is no wonder it affects so many different areas of life. University of Montreal profile: https://recherche.umontreal.ca/english/our-researchers/professors-directory/researcher/is/in14701/ Connect with Dr. Langis Michaud OD. MS.'s via the following platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-langis-michaud-a958771/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/langis.michaud.7Email: langis.michaud@umontreal.ca Produced by the Parenting Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/  and visit http://pa.lmsl.net/  for further information about Parenting Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingsciencelabs Facebook: http://facebook.com/parenting.science.labs.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaScienceLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/parenting-science-labs/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@parenting.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast/id1648316813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m3aSJRG63DGU224r5UHdX Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6012aa2c-375d-4ca9-b6b7-985ca461b214/raising-parents-the-parenting-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-raising-parents-the-parent-102799992/ Podbean: https://parentingscienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402014 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/raising-parents-the-parenting-4912287

Who has been a guest on Raising Parents: The Parenting Science Insights podcast

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• Maria Gartstein
• Phil Reed
• Susan Heitler
• Jonathan Santo
• Simone Holligan

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7,771

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5.0 / 5

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57

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0

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74

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27

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