Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

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

Dealing with Love, Loss, and Addiction. Author Pat Roos joins the podcast to share the story of losing her son Alex to addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Lying Teenager. A mom writes in about the challenges she and her husband are facing with a son who lies about vaping and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boys, Reading, and the Literacy Group. Michael and Tim are joined by Sean Kullman who shares his latest research on the literacy gap between boys and girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sleep! The mom of a one year old wants advice on how to get her child to sleep through the night. Michael and Tim expand the question to look at the sleep needs of kids through adolescence…and the sleep needs of parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Autistic Child. Michael and Tim respond to a listener's question about Autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: How to Help My Parents Better Understand their Grandchildren. The listener wants to know what insights she can pass on to her parents about her daughters and son and help grandma and grandpa better connect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day 2024 Special. Michael and Tim share stories about the significant women in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Separation Anxiety. A listener from Germany writes to ask about navigating separation issues at school and in other areas of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gifted Child. Deborah Ruf joins the podcast to talk about gifted children and how to help them navigate through life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: Sibling Rivalries or Sibling Friendships. A mom writes to ask how she can her 3 year adjust to her soon to be new sibling and how to help them get along as they grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting the Emotional Life of Our Daughters. Michael and Tim look at the impact of screens, multi-tasking, and biology on the emotional lives of our girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Listener Question: The Sensitive Son. A mom writes about the conflict between her “doesn’t do feelings” husband and their overly emotional son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate Change and our Kids with CNN's Bill Weir. CNN Anchor Bill Weir joins the podcast to talk about the book he wrote for his son on climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Why is the Y so Vulnerable? 60-70% of all Covid 19 deaths are male. Michael and Tim look at the unique fragilities of the Y chromosome and strategies for building resiliency in our sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 2. Michael continues to look at some of the barriers to helping our boys thrive and adds some positive steps we can take to change their storyline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - The Closed Off Child. A mother writes about the challenges they’re deal with concerning their 10 year old son, especially his on-going frustrations and lack of willingness to talk about them or deal with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rescue Plan for Boys-Part 1. Michael looks at some of the barriers that keep us from helping our boys thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 4: To Tease or Not To Tease. Michael and Tim look at one of the unique ways in which dads parent—teasing—and the profound benefits to our kids teasing brings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My 12-Year-Old-Son Wants to Come Out as Gay. A young boy is coming out as gay. How can his parents help support him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 3: Tough and Tender. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright focus on this unique difference between mom’s style of parenting and dad’s style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! My Son is Tripping on the Rules! A mom is worried about her son who struggles with which voices and rules to listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 2: Protect or Risk. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright continue their look at the differences in parenting styles between moms and dads and how to harness the power of both parenting styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! My Daughter is a Perfectionist! A mom writes in asking for advice on how to temper her daughter's perfectionism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Moms and Dads Parent Differently Part 1: Words and Play. Michael Gurian and Tim Wright begin a multi-part looks at the different ways in which moms and dad parent…and how important both parenting styles are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Raise A Healthy Gamer? Tim interviews Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K), a former gamer addict who now helps parents help their kids navigate the world of gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Reclaiming the Power of Family Dinners. Research and brain science tell us that the family meal is one of the most important keys to building thriving families. Michael and Tim look at the benefits of family meals and offer practical ideas for harnessing the power of that meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Know When Therapy Might be Good for My Child? Michael and Tim look at when to seek a therapist, how to find one, and how to engage with a therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - My Son Hates Me! Michael and Tim offer encouragement and perspective to all moms who live through that painful time when her son starts moving into manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Do I Choose the Best School for My Child? A mom writes in asking for advice on choosing a school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Best Of" - Girl Drama. Michael talks about the brain science behind girl drama, both the positives and the negatives and the assets moms and dads bring to their daughters to work through that drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices