Claim OwnershipWonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting
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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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From February, 2021: A mom writes about her son’s obsession with winning and how he acts out when he loses
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Michael and Tim take a dive into morality, what it is, and how to help instill it into our kids.
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From November, 2020: A mom and dad want to know how to handle their teenage boys when their roughhousing escalates.
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Guest Melissa Smith takes insights from branding companies and practically applies them to the family--to help parents intentionally take back the identity of their family.
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From June, 2022: Michael and Tim talk to dads about what their teen age daughters need from them as they move through the teen years.
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Michael and Tim look at the health and well-being of your child from a biological perspective and how nurturing the biology of a child can help your child thrive.
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From December, 2021: A mom writes in for an opinion on aggression in sports.
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From November, 2021: A dad writes in asking for help in motivating his kids to do their chores.
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Author Josh Davis (The Difference that Makes the Difference) offers insights and strategies that can empower dads to be difference makers in the lives of their kids.
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Is masculine different from male? Feminine different from female? Does it matter? Dr. Gurian offers valuable insights into how we can move beyond that debate to nurturing the nature of our sons and daughters.
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From September, 2021: The Daughter Who Went Behind Her Parents Back. A dad is concerned about something his daughter did behind their backs.
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A mom is concerned about her sons fears of being alone and being alone in the dark. Michael responds with several practical strategies.
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From August 2021: Does Violent Play Lead to Violent Children? A mom is concerned about the “violent play and storytelling” of her son.
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A listener writes in asking how to help moms successfully help their sons individuate while not losing their hearts.
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From May, 2021: How to Blend a Blended Family. A mom is about to move in with her boyfriend. She brings a son into the relationship as does he. Her concern is for her boyfriend’s son and how he will transition.
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Mom coach Rebecca Olson joins the podcast to share insights and strategies into how moms can find balance in their lives.
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From March, 2021: A mom writes about the challenge she’s facing getting her husband to agree to family meals, claiming boys have a hard time doing so.
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Maggie Dent, author of the best-selling book, Mothering Our Boys, and mother of four grown sons, joins the podcast from Australia to offer helpful and often humorous insights into mothering boys.
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From December, 2020: A teacher writes concerned about one of her students and wonders how she can help all of her students learn calming techniques.
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A mom writes in on Facebook concerned about how fixed her son becomes on little things to the detriment of other things like his studies. Michael helps clarify between OCD, ADHD and ADD.
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This is not necessarily an issue that will naturally resolve itself as she matures. A people-pleasing girl is uniquely vulnerable in our society: - being ignored because "she's fine" - being bullied because she's a pushover - not advocating for herself at work - being stalked/harassed for being "too nice" - being date raped - being unable to end a relationship with a manipulative abuser - getting married / having children because it's expected of her - staying in abusive/unfulfilling marriage "for the children" or "because he needs me" So yes, teaching a 4-yr-old to speak up IS IMPORTANT.