Parenting

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

Kids EN ↓ 411 episodes

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, a...

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#411 Raising Giants with Guest NFL Dad Lee Schwartz 06.07.2026 35:57

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#410 The Brain that Loves to Laugh with Guest Dr. Jacqueline Harding 29.06.2026 34:20

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Of: Combating Negative Peer Pressure 25.06.2026 30:39

From February, 2022: A parent writes in concerned about the negative influence of older boys on his son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#409 The Brain-Based Reality Behind School Phone Bans with Guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge 22.06.2026 38:06

Dr Roseann Capanna-Hodge, author of The Dysregulated Kid, joins Michael and Tim to talk about how to help our kids navigate the increasing movement in US schools to ban phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Of: A Child's First Phone with Guest Catherine Pearlman 18.06.2026 37:57

From November, 2022: Dr. Catherine Pearlman joins Michael and Tim to talk about her new book on how to help kids navigate the world of screens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#408 A Former Navy SEAL Talks to Dads with Guest Brandon Webb 15.06.2026 34:31

Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb joins the podcast to offer dads insights from his newest book, Puddle Jumpers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: The Glass-Half-Empty Child 11.06.2026 31:18

From November, 2022: A mom writes in asking if parents can influence the attitude of their child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: The Nature of Resilience 04.06.2026 33:30

From May, 2022: Michael and Tim talk about the importance of building resilience in our kids by looking at resilience busters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#407 When a Grandparent Dies 01.06.2026 37:59

Michael and Tim look at the challenges parents face when their grief is sandwiched between the grief of their kids and a surviving parent along with practical insights for managing that grief with grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Food on the Brain 28.05.2026 26:38

From July, 2021: Food on the Brain. A mom wants to know how food impacts the brain and which foods to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#406 Grief and the Male/Female Brain 25.05.2026 37:38

Michael and Tim talk about how the brain processes grief and how male and female brains may process grief differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Listener Question-Gender Dysphoria 21.05.2026 34:34

From December, 2020: The writer has a young family member wrestling with his sexual identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#405 Gurian Speaks to 2026 Graduates 18.05.2026 36:05

Michael and Tim offer advice to parents and their students for how to transition into this next important phase of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#404: Listener Question: Are Male/Female Brain Differences Unchangeable? 14.05.2026 37:04

The listener asks if the differences in male and female brains have always been there and if they might change due to circumstances or even evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher 11.05.2026 36:29

From May 2023: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher. Single mom, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor Sara Olsher shares insights into walking kids through hard stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#403: Raising Boys Peacefully with guest Tosha Shore 04.05.2026 34:03

Author Tosha Shore joins the podcast to advocate for boys and for raising them peacefully. Tim has dryer issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: My Child is Having Nightmares 30.04.2026 28:39

From May, 2021: An 8 year old has been having nightmares and mom is concerned that something deeper may be going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#402 The Indoor Epidemic with Guest Dr. John La Puma 27.04.2026 37:13

Dr. John La Puma shares insights into why we need to get our kids outdoors along with practical strategies for doing so. Hint--being outdoors is good for the brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts 23.04.2026 31:03

Listener Question: The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts. This mom is concerned about her son’s fascination with butts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#401 Educating Your Child for the Future with Guest Deborah Kenny 20.04.2026 35:30

Author and Educator Deborah Kenny talks about her new book, The Well Educated Child, offering practical insights for parents and educators for raising well educated kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Listener Question—Free Range Childhood 16.04.2026 27:21

From February 2021: A mom wants to know what brain science says about letting children roam vs. scheduling their time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#400 Our 400th Episode Jubilee: Does Gurian Have Anything Left to Say? 13.04.2026 36:10

As we dive into our 400th episode we look back at where we've been and where we are in terms of boys, girls, brain-science, and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Listener Question—The Sleepwalking Daughter 09.04.2026 29:21

From August, 202: A 7-year-old girl has issues falling to sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#399 How to Talk With Your Kids about Alcohol with Guest Cecily Mak 06.04.2026 43:12

Author Cecily Mak (Undimmed) talks about her own experience with alcohol and how we can help our kids navigate habits and substances in healthy ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of: Listener Question: How Do I Get My Son's Attention 02.04.2026 29:43

From July 2020: A mom writes in about her overly rambunctious boy and his overly rambunctious friendship with another overly rambunctious boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices