

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting
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.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 32min
How Do I Handle My Child's Meltdowns?
How Do I Handle My Child's Meltdowns? A mom is concerned about her son's seemingly out of control meltdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 31min
"Best Of" Listener Question— The son with the scary thoughts
"Best Of" Listener Question— The son with the scary thoughts. Michael and Tim talk about scary thoughts that our kids can sometimes have, sensitive boys, and divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 33min
How Do I Get Our 6-Year-Old Daughter to Stop Sleeping with Us?
How Do I Get Our 6-Year-Old Daughter to Stop Sleeping with Us? Michael and Tim answer a mom's question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 32min
"Best Of" Listener Question— To helicopter parent or not to helicopter parent
"Best Of" Listener Question— To helicopter parent or not to helicopter parent. Michael and Tim look at the brain science behind free range play, nurturing the nature of our kids, and over scheduling our kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 37min
What Your Son Needs to Know about Girls: Getting Him Ready for Dating
What Your Son Needs to Know about Girls: Getting Him Ready for Dating. Michael and Tim turn their attention to boys and what we can teach them about girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 40min
"Best Of" Listener Question: Cotton Ballers and Free Range Play
"Best Of" Listener Question: Cotton Ballers and Free Range Play. Michael and Tim respond to a question from a mom in Australia who wants to see her child free to engage in play, but feeling outside pressure that seems to say certain types of play are off limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2024 • 38min
What Your Daughter Needs to Know About Boys: Getting Her Ready for Dating
What Your Daughter Needs to Know About Boys: Getting Her Ready for Dating. Tim asks Michael about the advice parents should give their daughters about boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 • 31min
"Best Of" Listener Question: The Prek Child With Big Emotions
"Best Of" Listener Question: The Prek Child With Big Emotions. A mom writes in about her son who tends to push back with deep crying and other emotional behaviors. Michael and Tim look at the brain science behind it and some strategies, including boundary setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2024 • 26min
Boys and Puberty
Boys and Puberty. Michael and Tim turn their attention to the changes boys experience during puberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 32min
Girls and Puberty
Girls and Puberty. Tim asks Michael about the changes parents can expect as their daughters head into puberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices