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Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. 

The Science of Parenting Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

    • Kids & Family
    • 3.0 • 2 Ratings

Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. 

    Parenting Foundations: All Things Parenting | S.13 Ep.1

    Parenting Foundations: All Things Parenting | S.13 Ep.1

    Parenting questions? Our Human Sciences experts have you covered!  Our co-hosts have personal and professional experience in all things parenting and have created these resources to help YOU when you need it the most! In this episode, we delve into the foundations of parenting.  
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 25 min
    Parenting Foundations: Take a Break and Take a Breath | S.13 Ep. 3

    Parenting Foundations: Take a Break and Take a Breath | S.13 Ep. 3

    Keeping our cool in emotionally charged moments can be difficult. Revisit this episode about the stop, breathe, talk approach and how you can use it to communicate more effectively with your family. This is a great foundational technique for your parenting toolbox!
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 39 min
    Parenting Foundations: How to Manage Meltdowns | S.13 Ep.4

    Parenting Foundations: How to Manage Meltdowns | S.13 Ep.4

    Parenting can be tough, especially when it comes to handling emotional meltdowns. Listen to this episode to learn tips and tricks on how to anticipate triggers and prevent parenting stress. You've got this!
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 38 min
    Parenting Foundations: In the Heat of a Meltdown | S.13 Ep.5

    Parenting Foundations: In the Heat of a Meltdown | S.13 Ep.5

    How can we keep it together when everything seems to be falling apart? Re-explore this episode where the co-hosts discuss techniques for when emotions are high to help move our children from meltdown to calm down.
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 45 min
    Parenting Foundations: Temperament | S.13 Ep.6

    Parenting Foundations: Temperament | S.13 Ep.6

    Listen to this episode to hear about how our children’s temperament might be affecting their actions, and how we can learn to work WITH not against those temperament gifts!
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 44 min
    Parenting Foundations: Flexible Temperament | S.13 Ep.7

    Parenting Foundations: Flexible Temperament | S.13 Ep.7

    Check out this episode that focuses on ‘chameleon’ children with flexible temperaments. Join our cohosts as they discuss how to guide our “easy” kids in expressing and advocating for themselves!
    Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
    Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext

    • 44 min

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