Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science...
Wouldn’t it be great if your child came with an owner’s manual? A how-to book on how to raise your child? And if your child came with such a manual, wouldn’t it be helpful to have someone walk you through it, making that owner’s manual come alive? Michael Gurian and Tim Wright serve as your guides through what they believe is the owner’s manual for your child: Your child’s brain. While the brain doesn’t tell the whole story, it does offer a treasure trove of insights into your son or daughter. Michael and Tim each have over 30 years of experience using brain science research, best-practices, and their own experiences as dads in helping parents read, understand, and implement the gift of your child’s brain, the built-in how-to manual that will help you enjoy the wonder of parenting.
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Food on the Brain
Food on the Brain. A mom wants to know how food impacts the brain and which foods to avoid.
23 min
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf. A mom writes to say she is concerned her son’s amazing imagination has turned to lying.
28 min
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Testosterone, Toddlers, and Tantrums.
Testosterone, Toddlers, and Tantrums. Two moms write in with questions about what is normal in toddler boys in terms of tantrums.
28 min
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Summer, Kids, Learning, and Routines.
Summer, Kids, Learning, and Routines. Is a long summer break good for kids and learning?
28 min
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My Kids Have a New Sibling on the Way
My Kids Have a New Sibling on the Way. A mom asks how to navigate the soon birth of her third child with her other two children, all of whom will be under the age of 4.
25 min
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Restoring My Son’s Self-Esteem
Restoring My Son’s Self-Esteem. A 16 year son who thrived on school and wrestling is now struggling with panic and depression.
24 min
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How Do I Tell My Daughter About Her Birth Father?
How Do I Tell My Daughter About Her Birth Father? A three year old daughter meets weekly with her biological dad but doesn’t know yet that he is her father.
24 min
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Should I Have My Child Repeat 5th Grade
Should I Have My Child Repeat 5th Grade. A mom wants to hold her son back in 5th grade. The school district is fighting her on it.
25 min
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My Child is Having Nightmares
My Child is Having Nightmares. An 8 year old has been having nightmares and mom is concerned that something deeper may be going on.
25 min
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Should I be Bathing with My Kids?
Should I be Bathing with My Kids? A mom wonders at what age it is no longer appropriate to bathe with her kids.
27 min
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Boys, Girls, and Male Violence
Boys, Girls, and Male Violence. How do we talk to our boys and girls about male violence without creating the impression that all males are violent?
25 min
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Boys, Bows, Painted Toenails, and Dresses
Boys, Bows, Painted Toenails, and Dresses. Two moms write in about their boys wanting to wear what is often considered to be “girl” stuff.
27 min
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How to Blend a Blended Family
How to Blend a Blended Family. A mom is about to move in with her boyfriend. She brings a son into the relationship as does he. Her concern is for her boyfriend’s son and how he will transition.
27 min
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Circumcision
Listener Question: Circumcision. A mom writes in wondering if circumcision is okay. She’s read conflicting reports.
18 min
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Single Parenting in a Challenging Cultural Context
Listener Question—Single Parenting in a Challenging Cultural Context. The writer is a single mom in a Middle Eastern Country trying to figure out how to explain to her children someday who their father is—as she was pregnant through IVF.
23 min
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What do I do about Grandpa?
What do I do about Grandpa? Mom is concerned her father may be a toxic influence on her children.
30 min
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The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts
The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts. This mom is concerned about her son’s fascination with butts.
27 min
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What Should I Teach My Boys About How to Treat ...
What Should I Teach My Boys About How to Treat Girls? This mom writes: how do I raise my boys to believe girls shouldn’t be seen or treated any differently but also they actually should treat girls differently in some ways?
27 min
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To Move or Not to Move
To Move or Not to Move. A mom wants to know if she should relocate with her military husband or stay where they currently live with the kids while dad visits on weekends.
28 min
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Listener Question—The Time-Anxious Son
Listener Question—The Time-Anxious Son. A 6 year old boy has increasingly grown anxious about watching the clock and getting to places on time.
25 min
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Listener Question—Should I Expect My Kids to Si...
Listener Question—Should I Expect My Kids to Sit Through Family Meals? A mom writes about the challenge she’s facing getting her husband to agree to family meals, claiming boys have a hard time doing so.
29 min
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Listener Question—Should My Son Hit Back?
Listener Question—Should My Son Hit Back? A mom wrestles with whether or not her son should retaliate when his brother hits him.
27 min
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Listener Question—The Exhausted Mom
Listener Question—The Exhausted Mom. A homeschooling mom is at her wits end being a mom and a teacher.
23 min
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Listener Question—Free Range Childhood
Listener Question—Free Range Childhood. A mom wants to know what brain science says about letting children roam vs. scheduling their time.
23 min
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Listener Question—To Win or Not to Win
Listener Question—To Win or Not to Win. A mom writes about her son’s obsession with winning and how he acts out when he loses.
29 min