302 episodes
Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting Parenting
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- Kids & Family
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4.3 • 296 Ratings
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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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"Best Of" - Parent Guilt
"Best Of" - Parent Guilt. Michael and Tim look at the stressors parents face that can often lead to a sense of guilt and some strategies for positive changes.
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Dealing with Love, Loss, and Addiction
Dealing with Love, Loss, and Addiction. Author Pat Roos joins the podcast to share the story of losing her son Alex to addiction.
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"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Lying Teenager
"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Lying Teenager. A mom writes in about the challenges she and her husband are facing with a son who lies about vaping and other issues.
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Boys, Reading, and the Literacy Group
Boys, Reading, and the Literacy Group. Michael and Tim are joined by Sean Kullman who shares his latest research on the literacy gap between boys and girls.
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"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sleep!
"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sleep! The mom of a one year old wants advice on how to get her child to sleep through the night. Michael and Tim expand the question to look at the sleep needs of kids through adolescence…and the sleep needs of parents.
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The Autistic Child
The Autistic Child. Michael and Tim respond to a listener's question about Autism.
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Customer Reviews
Hmmmm….
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!
Not So Random
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.
Interesting!
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.