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, and their own experiences as dads in helping parents read, understand, and implement the gift of your child’s brain, the built-in how-to manual that will help you enjoy the wonder of parenting.
Latest episodes
Jul 17, 2025 • 30min
Best Of: The Sassy Daughter
From May of 2022: The Sassy Daughter. A mom writes in about her 10 year old daughter whose behavior is causing concern in the family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2025 • 39min
Boys: A UK Perspective with Nick Isles
Nick Isles, of the newly formed Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys in the UK joins the show to talk about the issues of boys from a UK perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2025 • 35min
Best of: Helping Girls Thrive
From November 2020: Tim asks Michael about some of the key issues girls face today and how we as parents can support them and help them thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 • 39min
Screens, Play, and the Magic of the Outdoors with Guest Susie Spikol
Author and Naturalist Susie Spikol joins the podcast to offer creative, imaginative ways to get our kids outside and why it's good for their brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2025 • 31min
Best of: What Are Girls Made Of?
From September 20, 2018. The second episode of the show. What Are Girls Made Of? Michael Gurian and Tim Wright take the 30,000 foot view of a girl’s brain and some of the insights it can give you for raising your daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 • 36min
Male Mental Health
Michael and Tim look at the challenges our boys have in expressing their emotional challenges and how we can help them thrive in the midst of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2025 • 34min
Best Of: Listener Question: How Do I Talk about Death and Dying to my Kids?
From September, 2020: A mom asks how she can talk about dying and death with her four year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025 • 29min
The Manosphere and Boys with guest Rachel Hale
USAToday journalist Rachel Hale joins the show to offer insights into the manosphere and how to protect our boys from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025 • 36min
Best Of: Listener Question: Is This What Puberty Looks Like?
From November, 2020: A mom writes in about her 10 year old son and how his behavior seems to be changing. She wonders what might be puberty and what might be other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 • 40min
Grandfatherly Advice for Dads with Guest Ted Page
Ted Page, author of the new book, Good Grandpa, joins Michael and Tim as they offer wisdom to dads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
