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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The Needy Son
The Needy Son. A dad writes in concerned about the excessive neediness of his three year old son.
27 min
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No One Loves Me!
No One Loves Me! A mom is wrestling with her first-born who seems to over respond to slights.
26 min
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The Boy Who Lacks Empathy.
The Boy Who Lacks Empathy. A teacher is concerned about one of the boy’s in her class who shows no empathy for his other classmates.
26 min
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The Trouble with Chores
The Trouble with Chores. A dad writes in asking for help in motivating his kids to do their chores.
30 min
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The Gifts Every Boy Needs to Grow into a Good Man.
The Gifts Every Boy Needs to Grow into a Good Man. Michael and Tim talk about some of the important gifts we want to instill in our boys as they grow into manhood.
31 min
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Other Kids’ Parents
Other Kids’ Parents. A mom wants to know how to set boundaries when other kids play at her house.
24 min
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Pronouns, Breast-Binding, Science, and Politics.
Pronouns, Breast-Binding, Science, and Politics. Michael and Tim look at some of the challenges our kids face when it comes to their sexual identity.
40 min
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The Son with the Annoying Behavior.
The Son with the Annoying Behavior. A mom is concerned about her son’s behavior, which seems to annoy other kids and gets him in trouble in school.
24 min
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What to do When Kids Feel Three is a Crowd.
What to do When Kids Feel Three is a Crowd. A mom asks about how to handle playdate situations where one of the kids feels excluded.
27 min
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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