Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

Dr. Warren Farrell joins Michael and Tim to talk about the challenges both the Democrats and Republicans had speaking to men in the last election, and offers a compelling vision for manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From March 2019: A listener from London shares the story of her son and the challenges of having rules that other families don’t necessarily observe. Tim asks Michael to offer some insights for parents of boys and girls on how to work through family boundaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in concerned about the way her daughter is soothing herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From April, 2019: Listener Question— The Mom, the Son, and the Nerf Gun. Michael and Tim respond to a mother’s concern about her son and his use of Nerf guns as she wonders if that might lead him to be violent as he grows older Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim look at the benefits of reading and how to instill the joy of reading in your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This mom of four has a daughter who continually sticks out her tongue and mom, dad, and others in authority. Michael and Tim talk about some of the causes and some strategies for dealing with that behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim are joined again by author Anna Housley Juster to talk about the imperatives for helping 0-5's flourish and thrive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From June 2020 A mom is wondering how she can reconnect with her two step children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim are joined by author Anna Housley Juster who shares insights into how to help your child manage the amygdala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From June 2020 A mom is concerned she will pass her anxiety disorder on to her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in asking how to teach her kids about guns and gun safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From March 2020: A mom writes to ask why her son might be having meltdowns in school when at home he always seems perfectly fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in asking if she overshared with her two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From December 2019 Michael and Tim take on two questions one having to do with boundary setting and the other with a daughter who seemingly needs more inner strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim follow up the previous podcast on Boy anger by looking at Girl anger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From October 2019 To spank or not to spank? Michael and Tim dive into this controversial parenting subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in concerned about her son's bouts of anger and blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From September 2019 This mom is concerned about her people-pleasing daughter and how she can build resilience in her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in asking how to support her 11 year old daughter identifying as pansexual and as a Therian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From September 2019 This mom wants to know why boys tend to befriend boys and girls tend to befriend girls and if there is any benefit to boy-girl friendships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two moms write in with similar questions about how to handle the emotional lives of their daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From August 26, 2019 The listener is about to begin potty training another child but is concerned about her 6 year old who has issues with bed wetting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mom writes in concerned about her highly sensitive son and his on-going struggles with shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From April 8, 2019 Michael and Tim respond to a mom worn out by her challenging son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim look at some of the unique learning challenges boys and girls face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Nov. 5, 2018: A How To Manual For Screen Time and Your Kids. Michael walks through the various stages of child development and offers insights into the use of screen time at each stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim look at various learning modes and how boys and girls respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From July, 2020. A mom wants to know how they can help their 13-year-old daughter heal after being touched inappropriately by her female 13-year-old cousin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim continue their look at how boys and girls learn differently by walking through the development of a girl's brain from infancy to High School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The writer lost her brother to Meth many years ago and now, raising her own kids, wants advice on how to help them make wise decision about drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim begin a multi-part series on how boys and girls learn differently, starting with a walk through the development of a boy's brain from birth through high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From December, 2019. Michael and Tim look at the science of generosity and offer practical strategies for nurturing a generous spirit in our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim are joined by Dr. Glynetta Fletcher to talk about what USAToday calls an epidemic of school absenteeism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From December, 2019. Michael and Tim talk about the power of imagination and why believing in Santa or other imaginary friends might be okay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim is joined by CNN's Bill Weir who shares insights into how parents can navigate the news so that they can help their kids navigate the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From July, 2019: Tim interviews Dr. Gregg Jantz about depression, how to spot it in your child, and how to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In third part on Nurturing the Nature of your child, Michael and Tim look at various sciences that can support you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of" Raising Kids When a Marriage Ends. Divorce always brings heartache and helping kids navigate through it, though not always easy, is crucial for the wellbeing of our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim look at a tool for helping you discern the nature of your child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"-Listener Question— Grandparents. Michael and Tim respond to a listener who is in the position of raising her grandchildren as her children and then broaden the discussion to look at the importance of older people like grandparents in the lives of our children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Tim begin a three episode look at how to Nurture the Nature of your child based on Michael's book of the same name. They begin by looking at some social parenting trend myths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"-Body Knowledge: How to Read Your Children. Michael and Tim chat with special guest, Dr. Lori Baudino, about how to recognize what your child is saying to you through his/her body along with the power of movement and mindfulness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sleep Deprived Parent--Michael and Tim look at practical ways for weary parents to get some sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best of"- Girls and Peer Pressure. A mom of a 7 month old daughter asks how she can begin to prepare her daughter for the world ahead. Michael offers a “scaffolding” approach for raising wise daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Picky Eater--Michael and Tim respond to several questions from parents about the eating habits of their children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" -Anxiety and Your Child. Tim shares the story of his struggle with an anxiety disorder and Michael offers advice to parents on how to identify an anxious child and strategies for dealing with anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My Kids Hate Each Other--Michael and Tim respond to a mom who's concerned about the relationship between her two sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Traditional Masculinity Meets Biological Masculinity. Michael and Tim look at how masculinity is hardwired into boys and why that is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Father's Day Special. Michael and Tim are joined by Dr. Marion Hill and Thurston Smith to celebrate fathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Parent Guilt. Michael and Tim look at the stressors parents face that can often lead to a sense of guilt and some strategies for positive changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices