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.

Kids & Family
Parenting
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How Do I Let Go of My Children?
How Do I Let Go of My Children?  A mom writes in asking for advice on how to begin to let go of her daughters as they move into puberty.
28 min
327
Mental Health and Our Sons
Mental Health and Our Sons.  In light of recent shootings Tim asks Michael about the connection between the shootings and male mental health.
35 min
328
The Power of Coming of Age Stories
The Power of Coming of Age Stories.  Michael and Tim talk about how Coming of Age stories shape our kids and introduce Tim's new Fantasy Novel.
31 min
329
The Art of Talking with Your Children
The Art of Talking with Your Children.  Rebecca Rolland joins Michael and Tim to talk about her new book: The Art of Talking with Children.
31 min
330
The 15 Year Old Boy and His Toxic Relationship.
The 15 Year Old Boy and His Toxic Relationship.  A parent writes in concerned about the relationship her son is in.
29 min
331
Males and Stifling Emotions
Males and Stifling Emotions.  A brain-based look at how males process emotions.
31 min
332
Our Kids and Their Hormones
Our Kids and Their Hormones.  A listener asks about the impact of hormones on younger children.
32 min
333
Father Stories
Father Stories.  Michael and Tim are joined by Marion Hill to talk about their dads in general.
28 min
334
A Teacher Talks To Parents
A Teacher Talks To Parents.  Eva Dwight, and educator of 32 years, joins Michael and Tim to talk about the teacher-parent-child relationship.
26 min
335
Early Childhood Expectations
Early Childhood Expectations.  A listener asks what we should expect from our pre-k kids when it comes to educational expectations.
31 min
336
The Nutrure of Resilience
The Nutrure of Resilience.  Michael and Tim look at strategies for building resilience in our kids.
31 min
337
Building Emotional Capital Into Our Kids.
Building Emotional Capital Into Our Kids.  Michael and Tim are joined by Dr. Gregg Jantz as they talk about building emotionally string kids.
30 min
338
Boys, Peeing, and Showers.
Boys, Peeing, and Showers.  Michael and Tim tackle two questions--one about a boy who pees in places he shouldn't, and one about a boy who refuses to shower.
27 min
339
Balancing the Working Parent Act.
Balancing the Working Parent Act.  Michael and Tim are joined by Mary Kerwin as they talk about the challenges of raising kids while working outside the home.
28 min
340
Retaliation
Retaliation.  A mom writes in asking if it's ever appropriate to retaliate in the face of bullying.
30 min
341
The Distanced Son.
The Distanced Son.  A divorced dad is seeking advice on how to connect with his son.
27 min
342
Boys and Race.
Boys and Race.  Michael and Tim are joined by Dr. Marion Hill to talk about challenges boys of color face.
34 min
343
Trying to be a Good Dad After a Divorce
Trying to be a Good Dad After a Divorce.  A dad writes in about the challenges he faces connecting with his kids after a divorce.
30 min
344
Sibling nudity and boundaries.
Sibling nudity and boundaries.  A mom writes in about her son and daughter who share a bedroom together.
28 min
345
Power Struggles
Power Struggles.  A mom and dad find themselves struggling to create boundaries for their defiant 7 year old son.
30 min
346
Raising an Adopted Child
Raising an Adopted Child.  A mom asks if her adopted son's behavior might be rooted in his brain.
31 min
347
Porn, Kids, and Screens
Porn, Kids, and Screens.  A mom writes in about her concern over her 12 year old daughter's viewing of porn 
34 min
348
Screen Time And What Kids Really Need
Screen Time And What Kids Really Need.  Michael and Tim are joined by Professor, Mom, and Author Meghan Owenz to discuss her book on screen time.
34 min
349
Helping Our Kids Find Their Islands of Competence.
Helping Our Kids Find Their Islands of Competence. Michael and Tim answer a mom's question on how to help her son find his island of competence
32 min
350
Moms and Dads parent differently
Moms and Dads parent differently.  Michael and Tim look at five differences between the parenting styles of moms and dads.
36 min