

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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Sep 4, 2025 • 30min
Best Of: Sports Parents
From December, 2021: Sports Parents. Michael and Tim offer practical advice for being sports parents while nurturing the nature of your child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2025 • 35min
Rewiring the Parenting Manual in our Brains
Explore the emotional hurdles faced by parents grappling with their own trauma. Discover the powerful effects of therapy in breaking harmful cycles of abuse. Learn how navigating feelings of shame and guilt can positively transform parenting. Gain insights on effective strategies for managing challenging toddler behaviors. Delve into the complex dynamics of discussing family trauma with children while ensuring healthy communication and emotional readiness.

Aug 28, 2025 • 28min
Best Of: Other Kids’ Parents
From October, 2021: Other Kids’ Parents. A mom wants to know how to set boundaries when other kids play at her house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2025 • 37min
The Power of Hope with Guest Neil Bierbaum
Neil Bierbaum joins the podcast from South Africa to talk about the importance of building hope in our kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 33min
Best Of: Phobias and Other Scary Things
From September, 2021: Phobias and Other Scary Things. A mom writes in about her daughter’s fear of needles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 36min
Listener Question: Teens, Food, and Eating! Oh My!
A mom, who raised her daughter to eat healthy foods, is frustrated that now, at 13, her daughter seems to only be eating junk food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 43min
Boys are from Mars, Girls are from Venus with Dr. John Gray
Michael and Tim are joined by best-selling author of Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, Dr. John Gray, to apply his insights into raising our sons and daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2025 • 29min
"Best of" My Kids Have a New Sibling on the Way
From June, 2021: My Kids Have a New Sibling on the Way. A mom asks how to navigate the soon birth of her third child with her other two children, all of whom will be under the age of 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 34min
Listener Question: The Moody Teenager
A mom writes in grieving the change in her daughter and their relationship as her daughter moves into puberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2025 • 31min
"Best Of" What Should I Teach My Boys About How to Treat Girls?
From March, 2021: Listener Question: What Should I Teach My Boys About How to Treat Girls? This mom writes: how do I raise my boys to believe girls shouldn’t be seen or treated any differently but also they actually should treat girls differently in some ways? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


