The Science of Parenting

As our cohosts discuss the emotional process and its profound impact on guidance and discipline, take some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of emotions in parenting. Support the show 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 in...

What guides your discipline decisions? Join our cohosts in this episode to uncover the subtle influences on our discipline choices that often go unrecognized. Support the show 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.ia...

Discipline takes center stage in this re-released episode. Gain insights into how discipline is defined, explore different types, and discover a straightforward flip to enhance your child's ability to meet your expectations more often. Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the fu...

When family stress is high, patience can run low. As we wrap up this season revisiting episodes focusing on taking care of YOU, join our cohosts as they discuss the essential steps of reconnecting and repairing with our children after we’ve lost our cool.  Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity prov...

Join our cohosts in this episode to discover strategies for learning how to find the right household balance for your family.  Support the show 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/legal

Do you know your strengths as a parent? Discover your parenting strengths, then learn how to make a plan for utilizing them in this episode.  Support the show 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/legal

Flip the switch on stress by learning how to gain resiliency. In this episode, explore ways to pull stress apart—it might be as easy as switching to paper plates!  Support the show 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.extensi...

It’s crucial to take care of yourself as a parent AND as a person. Join our cohosts in this episode to hear about different ways we can practice self-care. Support the show 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.iasta...

In challenging moments, do you react with your gut or respond with intention? Rediscover strategies to slow down and respond thoughtfully to your children in this re-released episode. Support the show 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 inquirie...

Join us for this season of re-releases to embark on an adventure into the research on effective parenting in our current reality and the model we can use to drive us there. Don’t forget to bring along your parenting toolbox and collect strategies along the way for managing stress and taking care of yourself!  We are kicking off this season by revisiting the episode on self-talk and setting ourselv...

As we wrap up this season revisiting our foundational parenting episodes, join the cohosts as they summarize the temperament season and share their a-ha moments along the way. Remember, every child is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. By understanding your child’s temperament, you can tailor your parenting style to meet their needs and help them thrive. Support th...

In this episode, author and expert Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka joined the Science of Parenting team to share her best tips for parenting spirited and feisty kids and learning to love their energy! Support the show 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 accommodatio...

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 show 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 accommodati...

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 show 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 ww...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination state...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination stateme...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportu...

Parenting is a delicate balancing act, and perfection is not the goal. Join our experts as they dissect the latest research and confront the realities facing today’s families! Support the show 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...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is a...

Even with our best efforts, we will still sometimes do something that was hurtful to our child. In this season’s finale, our hosts share personal experiences and discuss research on the components of an apology and discuss a specific strategy for repairing parent-child relationships! Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution...

When we share the responsibilities of caring for children with other adults, it comes with opportunities and challenges. Listen in for strategies for resolving conflicts and working together to create a nurturing environment for the kids! Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full...

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! -  Iowa Concern Hotline: (800) 447-1985 -  Your Life Iowa: Call (855) 581-8111 or Text (855) 895...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity...

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 show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook : @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination st...

Mackenzie and Suzanne make 'cents' of some of the most-asked allowance questions in this bonus episode.  Support the show 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/legal