Parenting

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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Strategies for Navigating our Kids through the #MeToo World 11.02.2019 36:11

Tim and Michael look at the power of rites of passage for empowering our sons and daughters to be wise, healthy, thriving adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boys, Girls, and Sex in a #MeToo World 04.02.2019 38:44

Tim chats with Michael about consent, sex, and how a boy’s body works sexually vs how a girl’s body works sexually and what that means for navigating sexual relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empowering Daughters in a #MeToo World 28.01.2019 35:24

Michael and Tim look at ways to empower our daughters to thrive in relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helping Boys Thrive in a #MeToo World 21.01.2019 34:33

Tim talks with Michael about the often unseen challenges boys face and how some now label all masculinity as toxic. Michael gives an overview of why Helping Boys Thrive is important for our boys, our girls, our families, and our communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Question: Toddlers and Tantrums 14.01.2019 31:37

Listener Question: Toddlers and Tantrums. A listener voices concern about the way her toddler son throws his tantrums. Tim chats with Michael about why tantrums happen and how we should respond in the home and in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising Kids in a Gender-Fluid World 10.12.2018 34:19

What does it mean to raise sons and daughters under an ideology that says there is no male or female? Michael and Tim tackle that issue from a brain-science and practical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Question: Gross Boy Behavior? 03.12.2018 29:11

A listener sends in a story about her son that caused her and her husband a lot of anxiety. Listen in to Michael’s and Tim’s answer, and learn the brain-science behind boys and farting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising Boys in a Kryptonite World, Part 2: Boys and their Emotions 26.11.2018 31:40

Michael Gurian and Tim Wright look at your son’s brain, how it’s wired to emote, and how you can help him emote in healthy, masculine ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising HEROIC Boys in a Kryptonite World—Part 1 19.11.2018 32:06

Raising HEROIC Boys in a Kryptonite World—Part 1: Boys and Schools. Boys are systematically falling behind girls in every area of school from Pre-K through Graduate School. Michael and Tim look at some practical, brain-based strategies for helping your son succeed in school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Are Boys Made Of? 14.09.2018 30:57

What Are Boys Made of? Michael Gurian and Tim Wright turn their attention to boys and some high level insights into what makes your son tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help: I'm a Parent 14.09.2018 30:19

Help: I’m a Parent. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright talk about the adventure of parenting and how understanding your child’s nature and brain can help you experience the wonder of parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices