Donna Tetreault is an award-winning journalist, parenting educator, and author whose work has been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, NBC’s Today Show, CNN, and The Washington Post. She’s spent years translating child-development science into real-life guidance for families — helping parents everywhere build homes rooted in connection, compassion, and calm.   Her new book, The CASTLE Method, offers a framework of seven pillars — Compassion, Acceptance, Security, Trust, Love, Expectations, and Education — a roadmap for creating emotionally safe, resilient families.   Today, we’re breaking through the myth of “perfect parenting” and exploring what it truly means to build emotional foundations strong enough to hold the hearts of our children — and our own.   00:00 The Unexpected Call from Dr. Phil 01:07 From Reporting to Parenting 03:50 The Castle Method: Building Your Dream Family 25:36 Embracing Children's Unique Talents 26:43 The Importance of Trust and Gentle Parenting 40:15 Setting Expectations and Encouraging Leadership   Sponsor Sponsored by Keosian Law, LLP Office in Sherman Oaks, CA Website: https://keosianlaw.com/ Phone:(866) 222-2020   Guest: Donna Tetreault — Award-Winning Journalist, Parenting Educator, and Author 🌐www.donnatetreault.com/ | Donna | Instagram   Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom