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Wonder 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.

  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Monday

Episodes20

  • July 27 · 32 min

    #414: Listener Question-The Separated Dad

    A dad writes into Facebook asking for help as he navigates a separation from his spouse, especially as it comes to his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 20 · 32 min

    #413: Listener Question-The Broken Dad

    A dad writes in to Facebook asking if there is ever a time when a dad should leave his kids and family for his own sake and for the sake of the kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 35 min

    #412 Boys and Body Image

    Two parents write in with similar questions. Their sons, both healthy and active, believe they are overweight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 35 min

    #411 Raising Giants with Guest NFL Dad Lee Schwartz

    Lee Schwartz joins to the podcast to talk about raising two sons who went on to play in the NFL. Among the topics: character building, resilience, and concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 25 · 30 min

    Best Of: Combating Negative Peer Pressure

    From February, 2022: A parent writes in concerned about the negative influence of older boys on his son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 11 · 31 min

    Best of: The Glass-Half-Empty Child

    From November, 2022: A mom writes in asking if parents can influence the attitude of their child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 4 · 33 min

    Best of: The Nature of Resilience

    From May, 2022: Michael and Tim talk about the importance of building resilience in our kids by looking at resilience busters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 1 · 37 min

    #407 When a Grandparent Dies

    Michael and Tim look at the challenges parents face when their grief is sandwiched between the grief of their kids and a surviving parent along with practical insights for managing that grief with grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 28 · 26 min

    Best of: Food on the Brain

    From July, 2021: Food on the Brain. A mom wants to know how food impacts the brain and which foods to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 25 · 37 min

    #406 Grief and the Male/Female Brain

    Michael and Tim talk about how the brain processes grief and how male and female brains may process grief differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 21 · 34 min

    Best of: Listener Question-Gender Dysphoria

    From December, 2020: The writer has a young family member wrestling with his sexual identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 36 min

    #405 Gurian Speaks to 2026 Graduates

    Michael and Tim offer advice to parents and their students for how to transition into this next important phase of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 11 · 36 min

    Best of: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher

    From May 2023: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher. Single mom, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor Sara Olsher shares insights into walking kids through hard stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices