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Teenage Emotions
Dr. Lisa Damour
Clinical Psychologist
Researcher
Podcast Co-host
Bestselling Author
Mom of 2
WPT.com interview

Toxic Achievement Culture & Mattering
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Award-winning journalist
Media Contributor
Author
Mother of 3
WPT.com interview

Suicide
Dr. Stacey Freedenthal
Lic. Clinical Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Assoc. Prof, U of Denver
Suicidologist
Author
Mother
WPT.com interview

Parenting in the Public Eye
Hon. Karina Gould
Government House Leader
Federal Member of Parliament (Burlington, ON)
Expectant Mother
WPT interview

Anxiety Styles
Amber Trueblood
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MBA
Best-selling author
Co-founder, M.E.C.A Project
Mother of 4
Author
WPT.com interview

Digital Minimalism
Katherine Martinko
Journalist
Author
Mom of 3
katherinemartinko.substack.com
WPT.com interview

Empowering Middle Schoolers
Phyllis Fagell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor
Certified Professional School Counsellor
Author
Therapist
Media Contributor
Mother of 3
WPT.com interview

Independence & Youth Mental Health: Study
Dr. David Bjorklund
Professor of Psychology
Author
Researcher
Father
https://psy.fau.edu/people/dbjorklu.php
WPT.com interview

Shifting from Chaos to Calm
Jenna Hermans
Certified high-performance coach
Entrepreneur
Author
Mother of 4
WPT.com interview

Social-Emotional Parenting
Dr. Erika Bocknek
Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan Medical
Marriage and Family Therapist
Researcher
Mom of three
WPT.com interview

Youth Sports Participation & Parental Impact
Kirsten Jones
Performance Coach
Author
Speaker
Former sports business executive
Former Division 1 athlete
Mother of 3
WPT.com interview

Sports Betting, iGaming, Youth Gambling
Dr. Jeff Derevensky
Director, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours
Child Psychologist
Author
Father
WPT.com interview

Parenting thru Youth Mental Health Challenges
Stephanie Malia Krauss
Educator
Social worker
Strategist
Author
Mom
WPT.com interview


Conscious Parenting
Dr. Shefali
Clinical Psychologist
New York Times best-selling author
Therapist, Families and Couples
Speaker
Coach
Mother
Author
WPT.com interview

Early Learning Options
Brionna Khamoo
Early Childhood Educator
Enrolment Coordinator ChildVentures Early Learning Academy
Mother of 1
WPT.com interview

Parenting Athletes
Roger Nurse
Educator
Coach
Referee
Hockey Dad
Father of 3
twitter.com/rogernurse
WPT.com interview

Parenting Adult Children
Dr. Laurence Steinberg
Distinguished University Professor
Developmental psychologist
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Father
Author
WPT.com interview

Pursuing Happiness vs. Having Fun
Dr. Michael Rucker
Behavioural scientist
Organizational Psychologist
Speaker
Father of 2
Author
WPT.com interview

Teen Wellness & Academic Success
Cynthia Muchnick
Educational consultant
Speaker
Author
Frmr Associate Director of College Admission
Retired High School teacher
Mother of 4
cynthiamuchnick.com
parentcompassbook.com
WPT.com interview

Autonomy-Supportive
Parenting
Dr. Emily Edlynn
Clinical Psychologist
Practicing Therapist
Academic
Blogger
Mother of 3
Author
emilyedlynnphd.com
WPT.com interview


Reproductive Science
Rachel Lehmann-Haupt
Journalist
Single mother by choice
Author
Mother of 1
lehmannhaupt.com
WPT.com interview

Violence in Schools
Dr. Paul Bennett
Director & Lead Researcher,
Schoolhouse Institute
Policy Analyst
Education Consultant
Author
schoolhouseconsulting.ca
WPT.com interview



Digital Detox Camp
Michael Jacobus
Executive Director
Reset Summer Camp
Outdoor Education expert
Father of 5
resetsummercamp.com
WPT.com interview

Alcohol Guidance Adults & Youth
Dr. Tim Naimi
Director
Cdn Institute for Substance Use Research
Professor, UVic
Alcohol Epidemiologist
Research Scientist
uvic.ca/research/centres/cisur
WPT.com interview

Autism Caregiving
Meghan Ashburn &
Jules Edwards
Educational consultant
Former teacher
Writer
Co-author
notanautismmom.com
Writer
Consultant
Co-author
WPT.com interview

Conscious Parenting
Katherine Winter-Sellery
Founder, Conscious Parenting Revolution
Parenting Coach
TedX Speaker
Author
consciousparentingrevolution.com
katherinesellery.com
WPT.com interview

Simplifying Learning
Daniel Willingham, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Researcher
Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology
Author
danielwillingham.com
WPT.com interview

Improving Youth Sports Experiences
Matt Young
Founder, FSQ Sport
TedX speaker
fsqsport.com
WPT.com interview

Oral Health in Overall Wellness
Dr. Mandeep Johal
Dentist
Breathing & Airway specialist
Owner, Family Dental Centre
drmandeepjohal.com
familydentalguelph.com
WPT.com interview

Work and Family Balance
Dr. Yael Schonbrun
Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapist
Asst Professor, Brown U
Author
yaelschonbrun.com
WPT.com interview

Sex Education
Amy Lang
Sexual Health Educator
Author
Entrepreneur
birdsandbeesandkids.com
WPT.com interview

Math Skills Improvement
Larry Martinek
Chief Instuctional Officer
Mathnasium
mathnasium.ca
WPT.com interview

Dignity versus Respect
Rosalind Wiseman
Author
Speaker
Entrepreneur
culturesofdignity.com
WPT.com interview

Work-related Travel & Family
Dr. Barbara Neis
Sociologist
Professor
Author
memorialuniversitypress.ca
WPT.com interview

Strengthening Family Literacy
Alison Howard
Executive Director
ABC Life Literacy Canada
abclifeliteracy.ca
WPT.com interview

Post-High School Education Options
Jay Gosselin
Founder
Discover Year & MentorU
discoveryear.ca
WPT.com interview

My Mental Health Journey As a Dad
Corey Hirsch
Sportsnet Colour Commentator
Former NHL Goalie, Author
coreyhirsch.com
WPT.com interview

Raising Teens Today
David Amber
Studio Host,
Hockey Night in Canada
WPT.com interview

Teen Sleep & Healthy School Start Times
Lisa L. Lewis
Parenting Journalist
Author
lisallewis.com
WPT.com interview

Understanding Consent
Dr. Scott Ronis
Clinical Psychologist
Assoc. Dean, Univ of New Brunswick
scottronis.com
WPT.com interview

Building Emotionally-Resilient Teens
Luis Fernando Llosa
Investigative Journalist
Coach, Author
luisfernandollosa.com
WPT.com interview

Gap Year
Julie Beauchamp-Conde
Retired Teacher
Discover Year Parent
discoveryear.ca
WPT.com interview

Intimate Partner Violence | Domestic Abuse
Dr. Jennifer Kagan-Viater
Abuse Survivor
forlittlekeira.com
WPT.com interview

Cost-effective Meal Planning
Corby-Sue Neumann
Head of Culinary
HelloFresh Canada
hellofresh.ca
WPT.com interview

ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment
Dr. Walt Karniski
Developmental Pediatrician
Author
adhdmedicationbook.com
WPT.com interview

Body-checking & Concussions
Dr. Carolyn Emery
Epidemiologist, Physiotherapist
Professor, Researcher
ucalgary.ca
WPT.com interview

Online Hate & Casual Prejudice
Dr. Tara Brisson-Boivin
Research Scientist
mediasmarts.ca
WPT.com interview

Divorce &
Co-parenting
Karen S. Bonnell
Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Coach
karensbonnell.com
WPT.com interview

The Family Dinner
Dr. Anne K. Fishel
Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Author
thefamilydinnerproject.org
WPT.com interview

Understanding Teens
Dr. Terri Apter
Psychologist, Resarcher, Author
drterriapter.com
WPT.com interview

Miscarriage & Infertility
Tarah Schwartz
Broadcast Journalist, Author
tarahschwartz.ca
WPT.com interview

Struggling Students
Dr. Jeannine Jannot
Psychologist, Academic Coach, Author
jeanninejannot.com
WPT.com interview

Drug & Substances Use & Misuse
Chantal Vallerand
Executive Director
DrugFreeKidsCanada.org
WPT.com interview

Smartphone Strategies
Larissa Mills
Educator, Author, Speaker
iparentgen.com
WPT.com interview

Project Management
Hillary Kinney, PMP
PMP & Author
projectmanagementforparents.com
WPT.com interview

Gaming Addiction
Elaine Uskoski
Holistic Health Practitioner, Author
elaineuskoski.com
WPT.com interview

Emotional Resilience
Sara Westbrook
Emotional Resilience Strategist
sarawestbrook.com
WPT.com interview

Suicidal Ideation
Carl L. Hanson
Professor of Public Health, BYU
Carl L. Hanson bio
WPT.com interview

Relationship Dynamics
Dr. Leonard Sax
Family Physician, Psychologist, Author
leonardsax.com
WPT.com interview

Safe Reporting & Safe Sport
Allison Forsyth
Olympian, Entrepreneur
itpsport.ca
WPT.com interview

Trans Parenting
BriAnna Simons
Clinical Social Worker, Author
briannasimonstherapeutic.com
WPT.com interview

Gender Identity
Cynthia Sweeney
Educator, Author, Entrepreneur
simplygoodform.ca
WPT.com interview

Inclusion
Rishma Govani
Communications, Author
Sushi and Samosas
WPT.com interview

Digital Parenting
Dr. Devorah Heitner
Author, Researcher
raisingdigitalnatives.com
WPT.com interview

Adulting
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Educator, Author, Speaker
julielythcotthaims.com
WPT.com interview

Bystanders & Inner Discipline
Barbara Coloroso
Educator, Author, Speaker
kidsareworthit.com
WPT.com interview

Adolescent Emotions
Dr. Michael Reichert
Psychologist, Speaker, Author
michaelreichert.com
WPT.com interview

Global Child Health
Rowena Pinto
Unicef Canada
unicef.org
WPT.com interview

Eating Disorders
Alida Iacobellis
Nutrition Therapist, Dietitian
alidard.com
WPT.com interview

Celebrity Parenting
Roger Mooking
Chef, Musician, TV Host, Author
rogermooking.com
WPT.com interview

Education
Irvin Studin
Academic, Publisher, Entrepreneur
globalbrief.ca
WPT.com interview

Changes & Transitions
Dr. Chris Thurber
Psychologist, Educator, Author
drchristhurber.com
WPT.com interview

Cooking with Kids
Corby-Sue Neumann
Chef, Head of Culinary, HelloFresh Canada
hellofresh.ca
WPT.com interview

Thriving Kids
Dr. Michele Borba
Educational Psychologist, Author
drmicheleborba.com
WPT.com interview

Special Needs Kids
Silken Laumann
Olympian, Author, Entrepreneur
silkenlaumann.com
WPT.com interview

Healthy Relationships
Anuradha Dugal
Policy Advisor
canadianwomen.org
WPT.com interview

Sleep
Dr. Wendy Troxel
Sleep Researcher, Educator, Author
wendytroxel.com
WPT.com interview

Physical Activity
Dr. Mark Tremblay
Scientist, Researcher, Author
haloresearch.ca
WPT.com interview

Communication
Ned Johnson
Tutor, Author, Entrepreneur
prepmatters.com
WPT.com interview

Fostering Independence
Dr. Lisa Damour
Psychologist, Author
drlisadamour.com
WPT.com interview

Compassion & Kindness
Melinda Wenner Moyer
Journalist, Author
melindawennermoyer.com
WPT.com interview

Resilience
Lisa Lisson
Pres., FedEx Canada, Author
LisaLisson.ca
WPT.com interview

Bullying Prevention
Dr. Tim Cavell
Clinical Psychologist, Social Scientist
DrTimCavell.com
WPT.com interview

Addiction and Recovery
Jessica Lahey
Educator, Author, Speaker
JessicaLahey.com
WPT.com interview

Parental Pressure
Dr. Hank Weisinger
Clinical Psychologist, Author
HankWeisingerPhD.com
WPT.com interview

Olympian & Dad
Aaron Brown
Olympic Athlete
Olympic.ca
WPT.com interview

E-commerce
Parent entrepreneurs
Business tips
WPT.com story

Overcoming Adversity
Perdita Felicien
Olympian, Author
perditafelicien.com
WPT.com interview

Bullying Impact
Durba Mukherjee
Child Advocate
WPT.com interview

Surviving Abuse
Anthony Calvillo
CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
AnthonyCalvillo.ca
WPT.com interview

Women’s Hockey
Julie Chu & Caroline Ouellette
Olympians, Hockey Coaches
CarolineOuellette.ca
WPT.com interview

Financial Psychology
Dr. Moira Somers
Financial Psychologist
MoneyMindandMeaning.com
WPT.com interview

Working Women
Pamela Jeffery
Entrepreneur
CanadianProsperityProject.ca
WPT.com interview

Saying ‘No’
Carl Pickhardt Ph.D.
Psychologist, Author
CarlPickhardt.com
WPT.com interview

Resilience
Phyllis Fagell
School counsellor, Therapist, Author, Journalist
phyllisfagell.com
WPT.com interview

Complex Pain
Rebecca Pitt, Clinical Nurse
Bethany Frank, Social Worker
Complex Pain Clinic
Montreal Children’s Hospital
WPT.com interview

Financial Literacy
Gary Rabbior
Teacher, President, CFEE
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
WPT.com interview

Youth Wellness
Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
mghclaycenter.orgWPT.com interview

Work-Life Balance
Celina Caesar-Chavannes
Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Former politician
celinacc.ca
WPT.com interview

Childcare Access
Amanda Munday
CEO, The Workaround
Parent-friendly office space
theworkaround.ca
WPT.com interview

Transgender Kids
Dr. Tandy Aye
Pediatric endocrinologist
Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Clinic
WPT.com interview

Head Lice
Dawn Mucci
Entrepreneur, Author
Founder, The Lice Squad
licesquad.com
WPT.com interview

Unschooling
Heather MacTaggart
Founder
unschoolingschool.com
WPT.com interview

Roots of Empathy
Mary Gordon
Educator, Founder
rootsofempathy.org
WPT.com interview

Career Planning
Sabrina McTaggart
Youth Career Coach
sabrinamctaggart.com
WPT.com interview

Sex Education
Kelly Swartz
Health Coach & Erotic Expert
awokenbeauty.com
WPT.com interview

Mental Health
Debbie Berlin
Social Worker, Psychotherapist
debbieberlin.com
WPT.com interview

Slow Parenting
Carl Honoré
Author
carlhonore.com
WPT.com interview

Health & Wellness
Kim MacGregor
Entrepreneur, Author
kimmacgregor.ca
WPT.com interview

Movement Guide
Dr. Mark Tremblay
Senior Scientist
haloresearch.ca
WPT.com interview

Transgender Son
Rick Prashaw
Author, Speaker
rickprashaw.com
WPT.com interview

Olympian & Parent
Sami Jo Small
Author, Speaker, Hockey player
samijosmall.ca
WPT.com interview

Civility Education
Dr. Lew Beyer
International Civility Expert
lewbeyer.com
WPT.com interview

Residential Schools
Joan Sorley
Orange Shirt Day
orangeshirtday.org
WPT.com interview