Welcome to
You’re Doing It Right, the parenting podcast where science meets real life. Hosted by acclaimed psychologists
Dr. Leslie Roos and
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, this series is designed to help parents tune out the noise, trust themselves, and feel a little less alone in the process. In a world where social media influencers, endless advice, and perfectly curated parenting moments constantly tell parents what they should be doing, it’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole of comparison and criticism, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, and questioning whether they’re failing at parenting altogether. So to help you navigate all the advice, opinions and take off the pressure,
You’re Doing It Right brings together evidence-based insight, trusted experts, and honest conversations about the realities of raising children today.
Across this 12-episode series, listeners will hear practical guidance and compassionate perspectives on topics including:
- Trust Yourself as a Parent
- Are You Listening to Me? Meeting Your Child’s Needs
- Screen Time Solutions: Helping Kids Navigate the Digital World
- Sleep Like a Baby: Helping Kids (and Yourself) Get Rest
- Foundations of Family Wellness
- Parenting without Punishment: Tools for Positive Discipline
- Family Anger Happens: Managing Big Feelings for All
- Making Memories: Simple Ways to Build Strong Family Bonds
- Restoring Balance When Life Feels Chaotic
- Dinner Table Drama: Supporting Your Picky-Eater
- Finding Support: Resources for Newcomer Families
- Happy Holidays: Low(er) Stress Parenting for the Season
Each episode blends research, real-life experiences, and conversations with leading experts in parenting and child psychology, offering practical tools parents can actually use in everyday life.
At the heart of this podcast is a simple premise: parenting was never meant to be done alone. And the promise is this - to give you trusted evidence, practical tools, and a compassionate perspective so you can feel more confident, more connected, and a little less overwhelmed.
Most importantly, this podcast is a reminder that parenting was never meant to be perfect, and that more often than we realize, we’re already doing it right.
You're Doing It Right podcast was supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
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What is You're Doing it Right?
Every parent has wondered: Am I doing this right?
In a world full of parenting advice, strong opinions, and endless information online, it can be hard to know who to trust. Hosted by clinical psychologists, researchers, and moms, Dr. Leslie Roos and Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, You're Doing It Right is a podcast for parents who want trustworthy information without the judgment. As parents of young children themselves, Leslie and Lianne understand the joys, challenges, and total chaos that come with parenting, bringing both professional expertise and humor to every conversation.
Each episode features conversations with experts about the questions families are actually asking, from sleep and screen time to behaviour, emotions, relationships, and family wellbeing. Together, they explore what the research really says, what it means for everyday family life, and how to cope when things don’t go exactly to plan.
This podcast is not about perfect parenting. It is about helping families feel more confident, more supported, and a little less alone. The are so many wonderful ways to parent and chances are, you're doing an amazing job.
~You're Doing It Right podcast was supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)~