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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Phobias and Other Scary Things.
Phobias and Other Scary Things. A mom writes in about her daughter’s fear of needles.
29 min
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The Daughter Who Went Behind Her Parents Back
The Daughter Who Went Behind Her Parents Back. A dad is concerned about something his daughter did behind their backs.
27 min
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Preparing My Child for Healthy Relationships
Preparing My Child for Healthy Relationships. A mom asks about the brain science behind helping our kids develop strong relationships.
26 min
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The Daughter Who Invaded Our Privacy.
The Daughter Who Invaded Our Privacy. A mom writes about a daughter who used the internet to discover a surprise her parents were hiding for a special day.
24 min
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Back to School Special
Back to School Special. Dealing with anxiety, teachers, and Covid.
33 min
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Where Did that Mouth Come From?
Where Did that Mouth Come From? Mom’s kindergarten son has been coming home from school with swear words he never hears at home.
28 min
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Teenagers!
Teenagers! A mom requests an episode on the unique challenges teens face as they grow up in this new world.
29 min
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Does Violent Play Lead to Violent Children?
Does Violent Play Lead to Violent Children? A mom is concerned about the “violent play and storytelling” of her son.
27 min
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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