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Teenage Emotions

Dr. Lisa Damour

Clinical Psychologist
Researcher 
Podcast Co-host
Bestselling Author
Mom of 2

drlisadamour.com

WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Toxic Achievement Culture & Mattering

Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Award-winning journalist
Media Contributor
Author
Mother of 3

jenniferbwallace.com

WPT.com interview

 

 

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Suicide

 Dr. Stacey Freedenthal

Lic. Clinical Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Assoc. Prof, U of Denver
Suicidologist
Author
Mother

staceyfreedenthal.com

WPT.com interview

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Parenting in the Public Eye

Hon. Karina Gould

Government House Leader
Federal Member of Parliament (Burlington, ON)
Expectant Mother

karinagould.libparl.ca

WPT interview

 

 

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Building Boys

Jennifer L.W. Fink

Nurse
Speaker
Podcaster
Author
Mother of 4

jenniferlwfink.com

buildingboys.net

WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Anxiety Styles

Amber Trueblood

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MBA
Best-selling author
Co-founder, M.E.C.A Project
Mother of 4
Author

ambertrueblood.com

WPT.com interview

 

 

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Digital Minimalism

Katherine Martinko

Journalist
Author
Mom of 3

katherinemartinko.substack.com

WPT.com interview

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Empowering Middle Schoolers

Phyllis Fagell

Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor
Certified Professional School Counsellor
Author
Therapist
Media Contributor
Mother of 3

phyllisfagell.com

WPT.com interview

 

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Independence & Youth Mental Health: Study

Dr. David Bjorklund

Professor of Psychology
Author
Researcher
Father

https://psy.fau.edu/people/dbjorklu.php

WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Shifting from Chaos to Calm 
 

Jenna Hermans

Certified high-performance coach
Entrepreneur
Author
Mother of 4

jennahermans.com

WPT.com interview 

 

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Social-Emotional Parenting

Dr. Erika Bocknek

Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan Medical
Marriage and Family Therapist
Researcher
Mom of three

myconvo.org

WPT.com interview

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Youth Sports Participation & Parental Impact

Kirsten Jones

Performance Coach
Author
Speaker
Former sports business executive
Former Division 1 athlete
Mother of 3

kirstenjonesinc.com

WPT.com interview 

 

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Sports Betting, iGaming, Youth Gambling

Dr. Jeff Derevensky

Director, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours
Child Psychologist
Author
Father

youthgambling.com

WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Parenting thru Youth Mental Health Challenges 

Stephanie Malia Krauss

Educator
Social worker
Strategist
Author
Mom

stephaniemaliakrauss.com

WPT.com interview

 

 

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Parenting as a Politician

Hon. Marci Ien

Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Former Broadcast Journalist
Author
Mom

canada.ca

 

WPT.com interview

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Conscious Parenting

Dr. Shefali

Clinical Psychologist
New York Times best-selling author
Therapist, Families and Couples
Speaker
Coach
Mother
Author

drshefali.com

WPT.com interview

 

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Early Learning Options

Brionna Khamoo

Early Childhood Educator
Enrolment Coordinator ChildVentures Early Learning Academy
Mother of 1

childventures.ca

WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Parenting Athletes

Roger Nurse

Educator
Coach
Referee
Hockey Dad
Father of 3

twitter.com/rogernurse

WPT.com interview 

 

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Parenting Adult Children

Dr. Laurence Steinberg

Distinguished University Professor
Developmental psychologist
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience 
Father
Author

laurencesteinberg.com

WPT.com interview 

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Pursuing Happiness vs. Having Fun

Dr. Michael Rucker

Behavioural scientist
Organizational Psychologist
Speaker
Father of 2
Author

michaelrucker.com

WPT.com interview

 

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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 

 

 

 

 

 

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Autonomy-Supportive
Parenting

Dr. Emily Edlynn

Clinical Psychologist
Practicing Therapist
Academic
Blogger
Mother of 3
Author

emilyedlynnphd.com
WPT.com interview

 

 

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Sextortion & Cyberabuse

Carol Todd

Teacher
Founder,
Amanda Todd Legacy Society
Speaker

amandatoddlegacy.org

WPT.com interview

 

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Reproductive Science

Rachel Lehmann-Haupt

Journalist
Single mother by choice
Author
Mother of 1

lehmannhaupt.com
WPT.com interview

 

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Violence in Schools

Dr. Paul Bennett

Director & Lead Researcher,
Schoolhouse Institute
Policy Analyst
Education Consultant
Author

schoolhouseconsulting.ca
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

 

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Mentorship


Tracy Luca-Huger

Executive Director 
Mentor Canada
Mother

mentoringcanada.ca
WPT.com interview

 

 

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Childhood Cancer

Carlo Colaiacovo
Gina Colaiacovo

Radio Host, TSN
Former NHL player
High school teacher

tsn.ca
WPT.com interview

 

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Digital Detox Camp

Michael Jacobus

Executive Director
Reset Summer Camp
Outdoor Education expert
Father of 5

resetsummercamp.com
WPT.com interview

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

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Autism Caregiving

Meghan Ashburn &
Jules Edwards

Educational consultant
Former teacher
Writer
Co-author
notanautismmom.com
Writer
Consultant 
Co-author
WPT.com interview

 

 

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Conscious Parenting

Katherine Winter-Sellery

Founder, Conscious Parenting Revolution
Parenting Coach
TedX Speaker
Author
consciousparentingrevolution.com
katherinesellery.com
WPT.com interview

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Simplifying Learning

Daniel Willingham, PhD

Professor of Psychology
Researcher
Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology
Author
danielwillingham.com
WPT.com interview

 

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Improving Youth Sports Experiences

Matt Young

Founder, FSQ Sport
TedX speaker
fsqsport.com
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

 

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Oral Health in Overall Wellness

Dr. Mandeep Johal

Dentist
Breathing & Airway specialist
Owner, Family Dental Centre
drmandeepjohal.com
familydentalguelph.com
WPT.com interview

 

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Work and Family Balance

Dr. Yael Schonbrun

Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapist
Asst Professor, Brown U
Author
yaelschonbrun.com
WPT.com interview

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Sex Education

Amy Lang

Sexual Health Educator
Author
Entrepreneur
birdsandbeesandkids.com
WPT.com interview

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Math Skills Improvement

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

 

 

 

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Child & Youth Mental Health

Tatum Wilson
CEO
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
cmho.org
WPT.com interview

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Dignity versus Respect

Rosalind Wiseman
Author
Speaker
Entrepreneur
culturesofdignity.com
WPT.com interview

Dr. Barbara Neis. Headshot

Work-related Travel & Family

Dr. Barbara Neis
Sociologist
Professor
Author
memorialuniversitypress.ca
WPT.com interview

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Strengthening Family Literacy

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

 

 

 

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Post-High School Education Options

Jay Gosselin
Founder
Discover Year & MentorU
discoveryear.ca
WPT.com interview

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My Mental Health Journey As a Dad

Corey Hirsch
Sportsnet Colour Commentator
Former NHL Goalie, Author
coreyhirsch.com
WPT.com interview

Amber, David.Resources

Raising Teens Today

David Amber
Studio Host,
Hockey Night in Canada

WPT.com interview

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Teen Sleep & Healthy School Start Times

Lisa L. Lewis
Parenting Journalist
Author
lisallewis.com
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

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Understanding Consent

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

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Building Emotionally-Resilient Teens

Luis Fernando Llosa
Investigative Journalist
Coach, Author
luisfernandollosa.com
WPT.com interview

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Gap Year 

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

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Uterine Fibroids

Phara Henry
Publisher
Nuance Magazine
nuancesmagazine.com
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

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Intimate Partner Violence | Domestic Abuse

Dr. Jennifer Kagan-Viater
Abuse Survivor
forlittlekeira.com
WPT.com interview

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Cost-effective Meal Planning

Corby-Sue Neumann
Head of Culinary
HelloFresh Canada
hellofresh.ca
WPT.com interview

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ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment

Dr. Walt Karniski
Developmental Pediatrician
Author
adhdmedicationbook.com
WPT.com interview

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Bullying & The Brain

Dr. Jennifer Fraser
Educator, Author
bulliedbrain.com
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

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Body-checking & Concussions

Dr. Carolyn Emery
Epidemiologist, Physiotherapist
Professor, Researcher
ucalgary.ca
WPT.com interview

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Online Hate & Casual Prejudice

Dr. Tara Brisson-Boivin
Research Scientist
mediasmarts.ca
WPT.com interview

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Divorce &
Co-parenting

Karen S. Bonnell
Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Coach
karensbonnell.com
WPT.com interview

Josh Golin headshot

The Family Dinner

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

 

 

 

Chantal Vallerand headshot

Understanding Teens

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

Larissa Mills headshot

Miscarriage & Infertility

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

Hillary Kinney headshot

Struggling Students

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

Josh Golin headshot

Marketing to Kids

Josh Golin
Executive Director
FairplayForKids.org
WPT.com interview

 

 

 

Chantal Vallerand headshot

Drug & Substances Use & Misuse

Chantal Vallerand
Executive Director
DrugFreeKidsCanada.org
WPT.com interview

Larissa Mills headshot

Smartphone Strategies

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

Hillary Kinney headshot

Project Management 

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

Uskoski, Elaine

Gaming Addiction

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

 

Westbrook, Sarah

Emotional Resilience

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

Hanson, Carl

Suicidal Ideation

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

Clark, Sarah

Gratitude

Sarah J. Clark
Research Scientist
chear.org
WPT.com interview

Katie Hurley

Managing Stress & Worry

Katie Hurley
Psychotherapist, LCSW, Author
practicalkatie.com
WPT.com interview

 

Dr. Leonard Sax

Relationship Dynamics

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

Lisa Raitt

Caregiving

Lisa Raitt
Banker, Former Politician
@lraitt
WPT.com interview

Allison Forsyth

Safe Reporting & Safe Sport

Allison Forsyth
Olympian, Entrepreneur
itpsport.ca
WPT.com interview

Dr. William Stixrud

Communication

Dr. William Stixrud
Neuropsychologist, Author
stixrud.com
WPT.com interview

 

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Trans Parenting

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

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Gender Identity

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

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Inclusion 

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

Dr. Devorah Heitner

Digital Parenting

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

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Adulting

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

Barbara Coloroso

Bystanders & Inner Discipline

Barbara Coloroso
Educator, Author, Speaker
kidsareworthit.com
WPT.com interview

Dr. Michael Reichert

Adolescent Emotions

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

Rowena Pinto

Global Child Health

Rowena Pinto
Unicef Canada
unicef.org
WPT.com interview

Alida Iacobellis

Eating Disorders

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

James Duthie

Career & Family

James Duthie
Sports Journalist, TSN Host, Author
TSN.ca
WPT.com interview

Jorge Fernandez

Coaching Your Child

Jorge Fernandez
Professional Tennis Coach
Wikipedia 
WPT.com interview

Roger Mooking

Celebrity Parenting

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

Irvin Studin

Education

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

Dr. Chris Thurber

Changes & Transitions

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

Corby-Sue Neumann

Cooking with Kids

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

Dr. Michele Borba

Thriving Kids

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

Silken Laumann

Special Needs Kids

Silken Laumann
Olympian, Author, Entrepreneur
silkenlaumann.com
WPT.com interview

Anuradha Dugal

Healthy Relationships

Anuradha Dugal
Policy Advisor
canadianwomen.org
WPT.com interview

Dr. Wendy Troxel

Sleep

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

Dr. Mark Tremblay

Physical Activity

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

Ned Johnson

Communication

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

Dr. Lisa Damour

Fostering Independence

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

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Compassion & Kindness

Melinda Wenner Moyer
Journalist, Author
melindawennermoyer.com
WPT.com interview

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Resilience 

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

Dr. Tim Cavell

Bullying Prevention

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

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Addiction and Recovery

Jessica Lahey
Educator, Author, Speaker
JessicaLahey.com
WPT.com interview

Scott Morrison headshot

Coping with Grief

Scott Morrison
Hockey Broadcaster, Author
Scott Morrison twitter
WPT.com interview

Dr. Hank Weisinger headshot

Parental Pressure

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

Aaron Brown family

Olympian & Dad

Aaron Brown
Olympic Athlete
Olympic.ca
WPT.com interview

Mom working from home

E-commerce

Parent entrepreneurs
Business tips
WPT.com story

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Overcoming Adversity

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

Arka Chakraborty & Durba Mukherjee

Bullying Impact

Durba Mukherjee
Child Advocate
WPT.com interview

Marie Hollaway

Parenting Athletes

Marie Hollaway
Mother of NBA Player
Marie Hollaway Twitter
WPT.com interview

Anthony Calvillo

Surviving Abuse

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

Julie Chu and Caroline Ouellette

Women’s Hockey

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

Kristin Rushowy

Education Journalism

Kristin Rushowy
Journalist
Articles
WPT.com interview

Dr. Moira Somers

Financial Psychology

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

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Working Women

Pamela Jeffery
Entrepreneur
CanadianProsperityProject.ca
WPT.com interview

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins

Saying ‘No’

Carl Pickhardt Ph.D.
Psychologist, Author
CarlPickhardt.com
WPT.com interview

Gary Rabbior

Resilience

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

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Complex Pain

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

Gary Rabbior

Financial Literacy

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

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins

Youth Wellness

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

Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Work-Life Balance

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

Amanda Munday

Childcare Access

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

Adolescent and Pediatric Gender Clinic Stanford Medicine

Transgender Kids

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

Dawn Mucci

Head Lice

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

Heather MacTaggart

Unschooling

Heather MacTaggart
Founder
unschoolingschool.com
WPT.com interview

Adolescent and Pediatric Gender Clinic Stanford Medicine

Roots of Empathy

Mary Gordon
Educator, Founder
rootsofempathy.org
WPT.com interview

Adolescent and Pediatric Gender Clinic Stanford Medicine

Career Planning

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

Kelly Swartz - How to Talk About Sex with your Teen

Sex Education

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

Heather MacTaggart

Mental Health

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

Carl Honoré - Slow Parenting Movement

Slow Parenting

Carl Honoré
Author
carlhonore.com
WPT.com interview

Heather MacTaggart

Health & Wellness

Kim MacGregor
Entrepreneur, Author
kimmacgregor.ca
WPT.com interview

Dr. Mark Tremblay

Movement Guide

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

Rick Prashaw

Transgender Son

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

Carl Honoré - Slow Parenting Movement

Olympian & Parent

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

Lew Beyer

Civility Education

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

Orange Shirt Day

Residential Schools

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

Naomi Parness

Second Career

Naomi Parness
Journalist, Entrepreneur
kpwcomms.com
WPT.com interview

 

Paul Davis

Internet Safety

Paul Davis
IT Expert, Online Safety socialnetworkingsafety.net
WPT.com interview

Lenore Skenazy

Free-Range Kids

Lenore Skenazy
Journalist, Author, Founder
letgrow.org
WPT.com interview

 

Karl Subban

Kids’ Potential

Karl Subban
Educator, Author
“How We Did It”
WPT.com interview

 

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