Media

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, R.Psych #1856 is a sought after media guest on a wide range of topics related to parenting, child development, mental health, and school success. Here is a sampling of some of her appearances, articles, and interviews. For media inquiries, please click here or email us at media (at) drvanessalapointe (dot) com

Television

 

Parenting Right From The Start

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe talks about the first five years of development – from building relationship, to shyness, to discipline and more – as her new book, Parenting Right From The Start hits the shelves.

Talking to your kids about terrorism

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe explains the psychological effects of a tragedy like the Manchester bombing and how to talk to your kids about terrorism.

Mental Health and the Teen Years

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe discusses why it’s so hard to talk about mental health and why it’s so important to do so.

Talking to your kids about Trump

How much are your kids absorbing about US politics and Donald Trump?

Three tips to discipline your kids

Dr Vanessa Lapointe offers up three practical tips for parents on disciplining your kids without damaging their psyche.

How to get your kids to behave without messing them up

In her new book, child psychologist Dr. Vanessa Lapointe has tips for dealing with difficult behaviour in children, without permanently damaging their psyche.

How to handle your child’s meltdown

Dr Vanessa Lapointe gives tips on handling tantrums with empathy and compassion on Breakfast Television.

Why good old fashioned play is good for kids brains

Dr Vanessa Lapointe raves about Science World Vancouver’s Wonder Gallery.

Beat back to school stress in 15 minutes!

Bestselling parenting author and psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Lapointe returns with tips on beating back-to-school stress including dealing with after-school meltdowns, adjusting to a new teacher, and why routine is key for success.

Radio

 

Dr Vanessa Lapointe has been a guest on radio shows and podcasts all across North America.

How to talk to your kids about Donald Trump	Dr Vanessa Lapointe on the Dolly McCarthy Show (Chicago). Segment starts around 44:32	How to discipline your kids without messing them up.	Dr Vanessa Lapointe on Mom Talk Radio.
Why time outs don’t work with kids	Dr Vanessa Lapointe on positive parenting.	Why reward based systems don’t work with kids.

 

 

Online and Print Media

 

 

Why old fashioned play is good for kids brains	How to talk to your kids about Donald Trump	How to end homework battles for good	How to ease back to school anxiety
How to manage your preschooler’s tantrums without losing your head	Why you should never use time-outs on your kids
Why my kid doesn’t want to pet your dog	The kids are going to be alright – the crisis in modern parenting	5 discipline mistakes to stop doing	Why timeouts won’t work
How to get your kids to behave without messing them up	5 ways to help stop the after school meltdown	Why reward based systems don’t work for kids	Review of Discipline Without Damage
	Help for kids obsessed with order