The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 542: How to Be On Your Child's Side No Matter What | Dr. Tom Cowan, Commonsense Childrearing
Aug 6, 2025
Join Dr. Tom Cowan, a physician and advocate for common sense parenting, as he shares transformative insights from his book, 'Common Sense Child Rearing.' He emphasizes the importance of truly listening to children and challenges mainstream medical and educational norms. From navigating safety and independence to the vital role of play, Cowan advocates for a parenting approach that prioritizes childhood autonomy and critical thinking. This thought-provoking conversation will inspire parents to embrace their role as their child's fiercest ally.
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Listening to the Silent Child
- Dr. Tom Cowan shares an encounter with a silent 7-year-old boy who eventually opened up about school struggles when assured he was on the doctor's side.
- This taught Cowan the importance of listening to children without judgment to truly understand their communication.
Body’s Symptoms Are Communication
- Symptoms or diseases are the body's communication strategy to signal problems, not problems themselves.
- For effective parenting and healing, we must listen to these signals rather than suppress them.
Avoid Unnecessary Ultrasounds
- Avoid unnecessary ultrasounds during pregnancy as high-intensity sound waves can be harmful to the fetus.
- Recognize humans as electromagnetic beings affected by external energies, including medical imaging practices.
