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Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

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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, a...

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

"Best Of" - Why is the Y so Vulnerable? 18.04.2024

"Best Of" - Why is the Y so Vulnerable? 60-70% of all Covid 19 deaths are male. Michael and Tim look at the unique fragilities of the Y chromosome and strategies for building resiliency in our sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 2 15.04.2024

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 2. Michael continues to look at some of the barriers to helping our boys thrive and adds some positive steps we can take to change their storyline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Closed Off Child 11.04.2024

"Best Of" - The Closed Off Child. A mother writes about the challenges they’re deal with concerning their 10 year old son, especially his on-going frustrations and lack of willingness to talk about them or deal with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 1 08.04.2024

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 1. Michael looks at some of the barriers that keep us from helping our boys thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 4: To Tease or Not To Tease 04.04.2024

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 4: To Tease or Not To Tease. Michael and Tim look at one of the unique ways in which dads parent—teasing—and the profound benefits to our kids teasing brings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My 12-Year-Old-Son Wants to Come Out as Gay 01.04.2024

My 12-Year-Old-Son Wants to Come Out as Gay. A young boy is coming out as gay. How can his parents help support him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 3: Tough and Tender 28.03.2024

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 3: Tough and Tender. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright focus on this unique difference between mom’s style of parenting and dad’s style.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! My Son is Tripping on the Rules! 25.03.2024

Help! My Son is Tripping on the Rules! A mom is worried about her son who struggles with which voices and rules to listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 2: Protect or Risk 21.03.2024

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 2: Protect or Risk. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright continue their look at the differences in parenting styles between moms and dads and how to harness the power of both parenting styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! My Daughter is a Perfectionist! 18.03.2024

Help! My Daughter is a Perfectionist! A mom writes in asking for advice on how to temper her daughter's perfectionism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 1: Words and Play 14.03.2024

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 1: Words and Play. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright begin a multi-part looks at the different ways in which moms and dad parent…and how important both parenting styles are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Raise A Healthy Gamer? 11.03.2024

How to Raise A Healthy Gamer? Tim interviews Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K), a former gamer addict who now helps parents help their kids navigate the world of gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Reclaiming the Power of Family Dinners 07.03.2024

"Best Of" - Reclaiming the Power of Family Dinners. Research and brain science tell us that the family meal is one of the most important keys to building thriving families. Michael and Tim look at the benefits of family meals and offer practical ideas for harnessing the power of that meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Know When Therapy Might be Good for My Child? 04.03.2024

How Do I Know When Therapy Might be Good for My Child? Michael and Tim look at when to seek a therapist, how to find one, and how to engage with a therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - My Son Hates Me! 29.02.2024

"Best Of" - My Son Hates Me! Michael and Tim offer encouragement and perspective to all moms who live through that painful time when her son starts moving into manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Choose the Best School for My Child? 26.02.2024

How Do I Choose the Best School for My Child? A mom writes in asking for advice on choosing a school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Girl Drama 22.02.2024

"Best Of" - Girl Drama. Michael talks about the brain science behind girl drama, both the positives and the negatives and the assets moms and dads bring to their daughters to work through that drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Handle My Child's Meltdowns? 19.02.2024

How Do I Handle My Child's Meltdowns? A mom is concerned about her son's seemingly out of control meltdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" Listener Question— The son with the scary thoughts 15.02.2024

"Best Of" Listener Question— The son with the scary thoughts. Michael and Tim talk about scary thoughts that our kids can sometimes have, sensitive boys, and divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Get Our 6-Year-Old Daughter to Stop Sleeping with Us? 12.02.2024

How Do I Get Our 6-Year-Old Daughter to Stop Sleeping with Us? Michael and Tim answer a mom's question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" Listener Question— To helicopter parent or not to helicopter parent 08.02.2024

"Best Of" Listener Question— To helicopter parent or not to helicopter parent. Michael and Tim look at the brain science behind free range play, nurturing the nature of our kids, and over scheduling our kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Your Son Needs to Know about Girls: Getting Him Ready for Dating 05.02.2024

What Your Son Needs to Know about Girls: Getting Him Ready for Dating. Michael and Tim turn their attention to boys and what we can teach them about girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" Listener Question: Cotton Ballers and Free Range Play 01.02.2024

"Best Of" Listener Question: Cotton Ballers and Free Range Play. Michael and Tim respond to a question from a mom in Australia who wants to see her child free to engage in play, but feeling outside pressure that seems to say certain types of play are off limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Your Daughter Needs to Know About Boys: Getting Her Ready for Dating 29.01.2024

What Your Daughter Needs to Know About Boys: Getting Her Ready for Dating. Tim asks Michael about the advice parents should give their daughters about boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" Listener Question: The Prek Child With Big Emotions 25.01.2024

"Best Of" Listener Question: The Prek Child With Big Emotions. A mom writes in about her son who tends to push back with deep crying and other emotional behaviors. Michael and Tim look at the brain science behind it and some strategies, including boundary setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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