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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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Parenting

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Kids

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Observing the Nature of Your Child 15.07.2024

Michael and Tim look at a tool for helping you discern the nature of your child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"-Listener Question— Grandparents 11.07.2024

"Best of"-Listener Question— Grandparents. Michael and Tim respond to a listener who is in the position of raising her grandchildren as her children and then broaden the discussion to look at the importance of older people like grandparents in the lives of our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Myths of Social Parenting Trends 08.07.2024

Michael and Tim begin a three episode look at how to Nurture the Nature of your child based on Michael's book of the same name. They begin by looking at some social parenting trend myths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"-Body Knowledge: How to Read Your Children 04.07.2024

"Best of"-Body Knowledge: How to Read Your Children. Michael and Tim chat with special guest, Dr. Lori Baudino, about how to recognize what your child is saying to you through his/her body along with the power of movement and mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sleep Deprived Parent 01.07.2024

The Sleep Deprived Parent--Michael and Tim look at practical ways for weary parents to get some sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"- Girls and Peer Pressure 27.06.2024

"Best of"- Girls and Peer Pressure. A mom of a 7 month old daughter asks how she can begin to prepare her daughter for the world ahead. Michael offers a “scaffolding” approach for raising wise daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Picky Eater 24.06.2024

The Picky Eater--Michael and Tim respond to several questions from parents about the eating habits of their children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" -Anxiety and Your Child 20.06.2024

"Best Of" -Anxiety and Your Child. Tim shares the story of his struggle with an anxiety disorder and Michael offers advice to parents on how to identify an anxious child and strategies for dealing with anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Kids Hate Each Other 17.06.2024

My Kids Hate Each Other--Michael and Tim respond to a mom who's concerned about the relationship between her two sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Traditional Masculinity Meets Biological Masculinity 13.06.2024

"Best Of" - Traditional Masculinity Meets Biological Masculinity. Michael and Tim look at how masculinity is hardwired into boys and why that is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Father's Day Special 10.06.2024

The 2024 Father's Day Special. Michael and Tim are joined by Dr. Marion Hill and Thurston Smith to celebrate fathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Parent Guilt 06.06.2024

"Best Of" - Parent Guilt. Michael and Tim look at the stressors parents face that can often lead to a sense of guilt and some strategies for positive changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dealing with Love, Loss, and Addiction 03.06.2024

Dealing with Love, Loss, and Addiction. Author Pat Roos joins the podcast to share the story of losing her son Alex to addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Lying Teenager 30.05.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Lying Teenager. A mom writes in about the challenges she and her husband are facing with a son who lies about vaping and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boys, Reading, and the Literacy Group 27.05.2024

Boys, Reading, and the Literacy Group. Michael and Tim are joined by Sean Kullman who shares his latest research on the literacy gap between boys and girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sleep! 23.05.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sleep! The mom of a one year old wants advice on how to get her child to sleep through the night. Michael and Tim expand the question to look at the sleep needs of kids through adolescence…and the sleep needs of parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Autistic Child 20.05.2024

The Autistic Child. Michael and Tim respond to a listener's question about Autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: How to Help My Parents Better Understand their Grandchildren 16.05.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: How to Help My Parents Better Understand their Grandchildren. The listener wants to know what insights she can pass on to her parents about her daughters and son and help grandma and grandpa better connect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day 2024 Special 13.05.2024

Mother's Day 2024 Special. Michael and Tim share stories about the significant women in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Separation Anxiety 09.05.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Separation Anxiety. A listener from Germany writes to ask about navigating separation issues at school and in other areas of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gifted Child 06.05.2024

The Gifted Child. Deborah Ruf joins the podcast to talk about gifted children and how to help them navigate through life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sibling Rivalries or Sibling Friendships 02.05.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sibling Rivalries or Sibling Friendships. A mom writes to ask how she can her 3 year adjust to her soon to be new sibling and how to help them get along as they grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting the Emotional Life of Our Daughters 29.04.2024

Protecting the Emotional Life of Our Daughters. Michael and Tim look at the impact of screens, multi-tasking, and biology on the emotional lives of our girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Sensitive Son 25.04.2024

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Sensitive Son. A mom writes about the conflict between her “doesn’t do feelings” husband and their overly emotional son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate Change and our Kids with CNN's Bill Weir 22.04.2024

Climate Change and our Kids with CNN's Bill Weir. CNN Anchor Bill Weir joins the podcast to talk about the book he wrote for his son on climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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