Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting - Podcast Episodes, Ranking & Reviews

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#424 Triggered! Fearing Ideas

Michael and Tim share personal stories about being canceled because some didn't like their ideas, claiming to be triggered. But they then dig deep into what it really mea

Nov 9
37 min

#423 Boundaries, Rules, and Independence

Are boundaries important for kids? Or should we let our kids guide us in the boundaries that might be helpful for them? Michael and Tim look at the importance of boundari

Nov 2
32 min

#422 Joy-Full Parenting

Michael and Tim offer insights into embracing the joy of parenting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr

Oct 26
33 min

#421 Perfectionistic Parenting

Parents today are overwhelmed with too much information on how to parent, often getting caught in the perfectionistic parenting trip. Michael and Tim help you cut through

Oct 19
31 min

Best Of: Our Kids and their Hormones

From June, 2022: Like it or not, hormones play an important role in the lives of our kids. Michael and Tim offer advice for parents and kids on how to navigate those horm

Oct 12
34 min

#420 Male Development According to the Odyssey

Michael and Tim look at the 3000 year old story and the current movie to tease out insights into male development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

Oct 5
32 min

Best of: My Son Attempted Suicide

From December, 2020. A family struggles to understand why their son attempted suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Pol

Sep 28
29 min

#419 Boys, Girls, and the Maturity Gap with Guest Sean Kullman

Sean Kullman joins the podcast once again, this time to look at the much discussed maturity gap between boys and girls. Is there one? If so, what do we do about it? L

Sep 21
31 min

#418: What's Up with Our Kids and their Attention Spans

Author Ron Yaros joins the podcast to talk about attention spans in a digital world and how to better communicate with our kids and students in this new world. Learn

Sep 14
36 min

Best of: The Overly Emotional 5-Year-Old

From October, 2023: A mom writes in about how to handle the big emotions of her five year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Pri

Sep 7
29 min

Best Of: The Over-Attached Three-Year-Old

From September, 2023. A mom is concerned about how attached her three year old is to her and what she should do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega

Aug 31
33 min

Best of: When Kids Question Their Parents Beliefs

From August, 2023: How to respond to our kids when they begin to question what we believe and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices S

Aug 24
35 min

#417 Stuck Thoughts, Stuck Feelings, and your Child with Guest Anna Housely Juster

Anna returns to talk about her newest book that helps kids deal with stuck thoughts and rumination loops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Aug 17
34 min

#416 8 Years of the Wonder of Parenting

Michael and Tim look back at parenting issues from the last 8 years and look ahead to what's in store for parents and their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Aug 10
30 min

#415: This is your Brain on Play with Guest Jacqueline Hardy

Jaqueline Hardy returns to share insights, science, and her own joy around the topic of play and why it's so good for the brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Aug 3
29 min

#414: Listener Question-The Separated Dad

A dad writes into Facebook asking for help as he navigates a separation from his spouse, especially as it comes to his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

Jul 27
28 min

#413: Listener Question-The Broken Dad

A dad writes in to Facebook asking if there is ever a time when a dad should leave his kids and family for his own sake and for the sake of the kids. Learn more about

Jul 20
28 min

#412 Boys and Body Image

Two parents write in with similar questions. Their sons, both healthy and active, believe they are overweight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a

Jul 13
32 min

#411 Raising Giants with Guest NFL Dad Lee Schwartz

Lee Schwartz joins to the podcast to talk about raising two sons who went on to play in the NFL. Among the topics: character building, resilience, and concussions. Le

Jul 6
32 min

#410 The Brain that Loves to Laugh with Guest Dr. Jacqueline Harding

Dr Jacqueline Harding joins the show from Oxford, England to offer brain-based insights into the power of laughter for our kids and for us. Learn more about your ad

Jun 29
30 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

As a parent and mental health professional who works with children I generally find the ideas presented in this podcast to be current and spot on. However the last episode on competitiveness references all ‘he’ and ‘his’. I know the question involved a boy, but it became very irritating. C’mon, guys! It’s 2023. This is an issue with girls now, too! Let’s move out of that box!

Nutly19 · Mar 2023

When I work up wide awake and saw that it was only 11:44pm, there was nothing else to do but stay up. I “stumbled” upon this podcast and found it helpful for a few reasons. First, unity in parenting is important. Addressing behavior appropriately is equally important (redeeming v. punishing). Having a support system is valuable. Using the right language is key to helping, rather than exasperating a situation. Thank you Tim and Michael. Being from the era when these issues were dealt with inappropriately, I am thankful for sound education. God bless you for all the good this podcast will do for so many.

Mom Reform · Nov 2022

Interesting to hear a little of the brain science behind certain behaviors. Love that they take listener questions and really do a deep dive for that person, but also make it relatable to all listeners. Looking forward to hearing more.

Jen @ GoDiaperFree · Apr 2022

For me, this podcast has been enormously helpful on a number of topics. As I raise three boys under 10 years old, the information and insights have been practical and helpful to this chapter of life for me. Please continue to keep up the important work. Thank you!

Swallsnix · Sep 2021

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