Parenting
Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting
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
My 6-Year-Old Son Inappropriately Touches Other Kids 06.01.2025 31:53
A mom writes in concerned about her son's inappropriate touching of other kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question: Hyperactivity, ADHD, or Bad Behavior 02.01.2025 30:49
From August 2019: Listener Question: Hyperactivity, ADHD, or Bad Behavior. A mom wants to know how to tell the difference between hyperactivity and ADHD and if her child is simply behaving badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Build a Happy New Year for Your Family 30.12.2024 31:45
Michael and Tim offer practical suggestions to build into your family life in the coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Of" Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Raising Wonder-Filled Kids 26.12.2024 26:16
From December 2018: Michael and Tim provide several different practical, implement now resolutions that can set your child up for a year of wonder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wonder of Parenting Holiday Spectacular 23.12.2024 34:02
Michael and Tim talk about ways to manage holiday expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Of" The Holiday Episode: The Power of Traditions 19.12.2024 19:49
From December 2018: Michael and Tim talk about the values and memories shaping power of traditions not only during the holidays but throughout the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Your Child's Emotional Life on Social Media 16.12.2024 37:39
Michael and Tim look at the latest research into the impact of social media on the emotional lives of our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question: Parenting Children with Learning Challenges 12.12.2024 36:27
From February 2019: The listener writes of her frustration helping her sons deal with a list of learning challenges. Tim shares a similar story about his grandson. Michael responds with practical insights to help parents help their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Your Child's Brain on Social Media 09.12.2024 35:00
Michael and Tim look at the brain development of teens, the negative impact social media has on them, and strategies to counteract that negative impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best Of: Listener Question— When Acting Out is a Red Flag 05.12.2024 33:00
From April, 2019: Michael and Tim answer a question from a listener concerned that the child’s behavior may indicate something deeper going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soul-Mate Wisdom with Dr. Warren Farrell 02.12.2024 32:12
Dr. Warren Farrell is back to talk about how to build a strong, healthy marriage or partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Of" Building Gratitude in Your Kids 28.11.2024 25:56
From November 2019: Michael and Tim look at the science behind gratitude and how it can set up your child for a good life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Redefining a Vision for Masculinity with Dr. Warren Farrell 25.11.2024 34:36
Dr. Warren Farrell joins Michael and Tim to talk about the challenges both the Democrats and Republicans had speaking to men in the last election, and offers a compelling vision for manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question-Boys, Rules, and Boundaries 21.11.2024 35:39
From March 2019: A listener from London shares the story of her son and the challenges of having rules that other families don’t necessarily observe. Tim asks Michael to offer some insights for parents of boys and girls on how to work through family boundaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Self-Soothing Daughter 18.11.2024 32:57
A mom writes in concerned about the way her daughter is soothing herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Of" Listener Question— The Mom, the Son, and the Nerf Gun 14.11.2024 32:23
From April, 2019: Listener Question— The Mom, the Son, and the Nerf Gun. Michael and Tim respond to a mother’s concern about her son and his use of Nerf guns as she wonders if that might lead him to be violent as he grows older Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping Your Kids Discover the Joy of Reading 11.11.2024 38:18
Michael and Tim look at the benefits of reading and how to instill the joy of reading in your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question: The Daughter Who Sticks out Her Tongue 07.11.2024 30:22
This mom of four has a daughter who continually sticks out her tongue and mom, dad, and others in authority. Michael and Tim talk about some of the causes and some strategies for dealing with that behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping 0-5's Thrive 04.11.2024 30:35
Michael and Tim are joined again by author Anna Housley Juster to talk about the imperatives for helping 0-5's flourish and thrive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question: Reconciling with Kids 31.10.2024 28:05
From June 2020 A mom is wondering how she can reconnect with her two step children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teaching Your Kids to Train Their Amygdala 28.10.2024 37:54
Michael and Tim are joined by author Anna Housley Juster who shares insights into how to help your child manage the amygdala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best of" Listener Question: Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety 24.10.2024 31:03
From June 2020 A mom is concerned she will pass her anxiety disorder on to her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Educating Our Kids About Guns 21.10.2024 35:11
A mom writes in asking how to teach her kids about guns and gun safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Best Of" Listener Question—School Meltdowns 17.10.2024 29:38
From March 2020: A mom writes to ask why her son might be having meltdowns in school when at home he always seems perfectly fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To Share or Not to Share 14.10.2024 29:14
A mom writes in asking if she overshared with her two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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