114 episodes

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
    • 4.6 • 27 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
    Raising Resilience | S.12 Ep.1

    Raising Resilience | S.12 Ep.1

    When life is hard, how can our family cope? What do we prioritize when we have to make tough choices? Listen to our season opener to learn what parents can offer our kids to help turn their adversity into resilience!
    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

    • 52 min
    Good Enough Parenting | S.12 Ep.2

    Good Enough Parenting | S.12 Ep.2

    When facing competing demands and difficult situations, sometimes we have to settle for “good enough parenting”. What does it mean to lower the bar, and how do we still meet the needs of our kids when we can’t give 100%? Tune in to today’s episode to find out.
    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

    • 58 min
    Parenting Amid Threats to Safety | S.12 Ep.3

    Parenting Amid Threats to Safety | S.12 Ep.3

    Ideally, every family and child would have a safe and consistent home environment. When that’s not the case, parents are often forced to make hard decisions for the wellbeing of their children. Listen to today’s episode where we discuss approaches for protecting kids and a framework that provides hope!

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    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

    • 47 min

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4.6 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

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