Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

Send us a textHi friends! In today's solo episode, I talk about a new habit I have been doing this year that has really brought me tons of joy.  It only takes me 5 min per day! I have noticed a change in how I perceive difficult moments with my kids and how mindful I am of small beautiful moments with my children. Listen to this short episode to learn more about my new habit and to listen to the story of my 7-year-old daughter and how she pitched an idea of hers at one of my business meetings last week! I hope you have a great week!Resource: 5-minute Journal (this link is for the US):Support the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textIn today’s episode (100th!!!) we are joined by co-host Claudia Belliveau and guest Dr. Bruce D Perry. he episode highlights the vital role of self-regulation in parenting, especially in navigating holiday gatherings and family dynamics. Dr. Bruce Perry discusses the importance of understanding brain development and the processes involved in engaging with children emotionally. • The significance of regulating oneself before helping children • Strategies for approaching holiday gatherings with realistic expectations • The role of community support and resources in parenting • Understanding brain development through the hierarchy of functions • Importance of rupture and repair in parent-child relationships • Fostering resilience through connectedness and shared experiences • Overcoming the stigma of parenting struggles and being proactive Leave a rating and review for the podcast. Rate the podcast, leave a review and just send me an email. Let me know that you did it and I will send you Meltdown Mountain, which is a printable that you can put right up on your fridge and have the language to talk to your child about emotional awareness and what it feels like to be dysregulated.“Curious Neuron is an example of positive change in the right direction” - Dr. Bruce D Perry“Be an advocate for yourself and your child. If you need a break, find a way to take it, don’t let anyone lead you to believe that it’s selfish.” Dr. Cindy HovingtonJoin Dr. Perry on twitter or on his websiteCheck out this campaign run by Nike called Why So Sad? https://www.nikesb.com/whysosadWhy So Sad? is an ongoing exploration into the nature of mental health initiated by John Rattray. After losing his sister to suicide and dealing with depression himself, Rattray developed the project starting in 2017.Support the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julie Scorah a licensed neuropsychologist at McGill University. Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them. Here’s a preview of what we talked about:11:21 - What should parents be looking for in terms of symptoms? When is the proper age to get a diagnosis and how is autism diagnosed?18:52 - What is the prevalence of autism?22:22 - Does autism present differently in girls than in boys?25:52 - What are the motions after your child receives an autism diagnosis? Is it all bad?37:22 - Is there DNA testing available to help diagnose autism and is it useful?39:38 - What are the differences in the brain of a child with autism compared to a typically developing brain42:53 - Are any birthing conditions (preeclampsia, pre-mature, etc) correlated with the likelihood of the child having autism?46:40 - Why do autistic individuals have sensory sensitivities and what are they?51:57 - Can being female be protective against developing autism?Resources:Join Dr. Scorah and her team on TwitterTo get involved in research check out the ACAR website or send an e-mail to autism@mcgill.caASD pathways studyWorld Health Organization Training for caregivers of children with autismFor more information visit the podcast summary page here.Tune in next week for episode 100 with Dr. Bruce D Perry!!Support the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textIn today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Cheng Qian, Stanford & Harvard trained Clinical Psychologist. We speak about all things difficult behaviors. Specifically Dr. Qian gives useful, effective and simple tips & tricks to deal with your child’s difficult behaviors. Here’s a preview of what we talked about:4:03 - When to seek professional help for tantrums6:47 - What can a parent expect in a therapist’s office10:32 - How do we teach our kids how to comply or listen13:25 - How to deal with a child who won’t clean up their playroom, ever16:51 - How to use praise and rewards in an effective way19:57 - How to deal with biting, hitting, yelling and throwing things depending on your child’s age27:19 - What to do after a child comes out of a tantrum28:39 - How do emotions and emotion regulation skills play into difficult situations33:54 - Once you notice a pattern in your child’s misbehaving, how do you implement change36:41 - Great tips for bedtime42:35 - How to choose a child therapist or psychologist49:40 - What if I’m doing the work, but my child’s tantrums are getting worse51:04 - What is my role as a parent in my child’s tantrumsFind the podcast summary page here.Join Dr. Qian on Instagram hereHow to build a calming cornerWatch this interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/bCsG6QW9ZYYSupport the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textHappy New Year Curious Neuron Parents! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. In today's episode, I reflect on some aspects of my holidays that you might have experienced and I share my 2023 goals. Here is what I chatted about: Should kids use a screen the entire time they are with the family during family gatherings?What my husband did when my 3-year-old didn't want to take turns with his brotherMy thoughts about family arguments (political, religious, values, etc). How can we develop our critical thinking skills and conflict resolution skills in 2023? My business and personal goals for 2023.Please take a moment to fill in this feedback form! (this is not a rating or review)https://forms.gle/8rf6Md6VQfnp1dft9Try my Wondergrade App for kids ages 3-8.https://www.wondergrade.comSupport the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textContent warning: Sexual abuseWe need to talk about this. We need to learn how to protect our children from sexual predictors. I reached out to author Jayneen Sanders to learn more about what we can do to protect our kids. Here is what we discussed:Questions you should ask your daycare about how they teach kids body safety (all daycare should!)We revisit parts of our last conversation about teaching our own kid's body safetyWe discuss body safety programs in schoolsWe chat about signs a child is being sexually abused at homeHow to create a safe space for your child to come to you if they have been sexually abused and how you can support themWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5fz1DwVFlKcLearn more from Jayneen Sanders:Visit her website for free printable body safety posters:https://e2epublishing.info/postersPurchase her books:Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=jayneen+sanders&crid=13KT99CP00IQE&sprefix=jaynenn+san%2Caps%2C116&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_11US: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-About-Boundaries-Consent-Respect/dp/1925089185/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TZ5Z1ZTPKV8O&keywords=jayneen+sanders&qid=1671500572&sprefix=jayneen+sanders%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3Australia:https://shop.e2epublishing.infoArticle from  CTV news Montreal:https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/1-report-of-child-sexual-abuse-every-2-weeks-is-reported-in-quebec-daycares-documents-1.6092492Scientific Articles:School-based child sexual abuse prevention programs: a review of effectivenessChild Sexual Abuse Victimization Prevention Programs in Preschool and KindergartenSupport the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textThis is not your conventional toy and app review. I will name a few that I love (not sponsored), however, I want to give you a framework to help you choose them on your own!First, I review what play should look like in our homes. Open-ended and self-directed play is the best! I review some of our favorite toy companies and give you a list of TYPES of items and toys you can include in your home. Need more ideas? Visit my website below!https://www.curiousneuron.com/shopIf you need more help with this, I have my Play and Brain Development course. It has TONS of play ideas using everyday items and also explains how this is helping your child build cognitive skills. Until December 31st, 2022, use the code PODCAST30 to get $30 off this program!!!https://www.curiousneuron.com/playcampI also discussed apps we use in our homes and why we love them. I also give you some tips to help you select high-quality apps for your kids. Wondergrade for emotional learning (this is my app!) Get a 2-week free trial:https://www.wondergrade.comPok Pok for open-ended play:They were kind enough to offer you 50% off an annual subscription! Use code" Curious Neuron" and click the link below:https://playpokpok.com/redeem/ Sago Mini School:https://sagomini.com/school/Khan Academy Kids:https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/Scientific Sources:Are educational preschool apps designed to teach? An analysis of the app marketThe Importance of Self-Directed PlayHow educational are “educational” apps for young children?Less-structured time in children's daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioningPutting Education in “EducatiSupport the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textThe word I would like you to remember today is "dysregulated". Is my child dysregulated? Am I dysregulated? How can I regulate my child? The reason why I am chatting about this in today's podcast is that I attended this outdoor event this week and as the night went on and the children around me clearly became dysregulated, they started acting out and parents started yelling at them and getting upset.If we can shift or think from "misbehaving" to dysregulated then it will help us support our child's needs at that moment. I explain the science of this and give you tips to help regulate yourself and your child. I hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to rate this podcast!Want some help with my Wondergrade app? Test it out using our free 2-week trial!https://www.wondergrade.comNeed more help understanding your child's emotions and behavior? Purchase this 90 min workshop from Curious Neuron Academyhttps://www.curiousneuron.com/behaviorandemotionsVisit the Academy:https://www.curiousneuron.com/for-parentsUnderstand more about the brain and trauma and stress with Dr. Bruce Perry's book:What happened to youSupport the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textContent warning: sexual violence, sex industry, difficult conversationsIn today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Jones, Tony winner writer, performer and director of Sell Buy Date. Sarah and I had very important and uncomfortable conversations about sex, the sex industry, sex education, and gendered violence. You might be thinking, “what does this have to do with being a parent?!?” well, tune in and you’ll understand exactly how necessary these conversations are.Sarah discusses what she learned through making her unorthodoc (documentary) ranging from adultifying our young daughters, how Barbie is directly related to the sex industry, and how important it is to meet everyone you meet with compassion and curiosity.Questions we can ask ourselves as parents include: Am I forcing my kids to hug grandma even when they don’t want to? Am I telling my young boys they are so handsome that they’re going to be chased after by girls when they’re older? Am I scared to talk to my kids about sex? If so, then today’s episode is definitely for you!This episode is like nothing you’ve heard before on the Curious Neuron Podcast, so grab your partner and listen.Watch this episode on YouTube:Join Sarah Jones on Instagram hereOrganizations to look intohttps://thelifestory.org/https://www.acalltomen.org/You can watch Sell Buy Date on Amazon Prime or Apple TV.The deeply personal film is a witty documentary / narrative hybrid following Jones and her multicultural characters (she plays 5 characters in the film!) on a journey exploring our relationship to the sex industry via Sarah’s hilarious comedy and social justice lens. Sell/Buy/Date is written, and directed by Sarah Jones, and is executive produced by Meryl Streep with appearances by Ilana Glazer and Bryan Cranston. Watch the trailer here.Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently.Please leave a rating for our podcast on iTunes!Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: Support the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube

Send us a textPerhaps you are looking forward to the holidays or perhaps you are not.  Unwanted comments from family members judging how you are parenting your child, big emotions from your child because they are tired and overwhelmed, and hanging out with that family member that always drinks too much and says uncomfortable comments. (sigh)In today's episode, I chatted with child psychologist  Dr. Tamara Soles (based in Montreal) and asked her all the questions you need answered to help you throughout this holiday season. Here is what we chatted about: How to support your child's big emotions/tantrums during family gatheringsHow to support neurodivergent childrenHow to set boundaries with family members that are racist, sexist or behave inappropriatelyWhat to do when a family member tries to parent your child or judge the way you are parenting them How to navigate the holidays with young kids if you just got divorcedWhat to say to your child when they don't say thank you and do not seem grateful for the gift they received How to support a child with social anxiety during the holidays Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZvGixGQy5uUYou can follow Dr. Tamara Soles on Instagram @drtamarasolesor reach her/learn from her through her websitehttps://drtamarasoles.comListen to her podcast: This hour has 50 min https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-hour-has-50-minutes/id1509389703Support the showRecord your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast Become a Reflective Parent using our evidence-based program: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions Email: info@curiousneuron.com 📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube