أفضل بودكاسات Child Behavior Neuroscience (2025)

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EP 243: Cool, Calculated- But Still in Protection Mode 37:07

1d ago37:07

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Sometimes our kids look completely calm- even smug — while doing something that definitely isn’t a behavior of connection. But…they’re not melting down. They’re not screaming. They seem totally in control. Seems kinda like owl brain, yeah? But- it’s not. It’s protection mode, even if the behavior seems calm. In this episode, we’ll talk about how ki…

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How to Foster a Growth Mindset in Kids – Encouraging Confidence and Resilience 12:14

3d ago12:14

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Episode Title: How to Foster a Growth Mindset in Kids – Encouraging Confidence and Resilience Host: Tarryn Bovia | Parent Coach & Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Practitioner 🌱 Episode Summary In this episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn dives into one of the most powerful concepts in child development — the growth mindset. Discover how your child’s brai…

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Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection 28:37

3d ago28:37

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Send us a text Ever wonder why some moments with your child feel effortless and deeply connected — while others leave you drained, reactive, or misunderstood? In this episode, we break down the science behind why. Dr. Jessie Stern and psychologist Rachel Samson join Cindy to explore relational savoring — a simple yet powerful way to strengthen your…

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EP 242: Why It's Hard for Your Kid to Take Responsibility 36:55

8d ago36:55

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You ask your child what happened, and before you can finish the sentence, they’re already saying, “It wasn’t my fault!” Sound familiar? I know this is SO frustrating! But there’s a reason this is so hard, and it has everything to do with (of course!) the brain and nervous system. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why taking responsibility is an Owl br…

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What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior 51:17

10d ago51:17

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Devon Kuntzman and I dive deep into what’s really happening inside your toddler’s brain when they lose it — and how you can respond without spiralling yourself. We unpack why your child’s meltdowns aren’t your fault, what they’re trying to tell you through their behavior, and the simple mindset shift that will cha…

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What to do about hitting? (Mini Episode) #42 10:17

14d ago10:17

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This is one of my shorter mini-episodes where I read this weeks Substack article. We answer here the simple and yet extremely common question "What are we supposed to do when our kid hits us or someone else?" If you would like to support my work consider subscribing on Substack for $5 per month. It is the best way to support my work and keep the po…

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EP 241: Why Some People Resist Relational Neuroscience 36:02

16d ago36:02

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Sometimes you share something about the brain—like how all behavior makes sense—and people push back hard. Maybe they dismiss it. Maybe they even get mad. It can feel confusing, because once you see the truth of relational neuroscience, it feels like such a relief. So why are some folks so resistant? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why resistance is…

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The Parent-Child Nervous System Connection – How Your Stress Affects Your Child’s Behavior 32:06

17d ago32:06

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In this powerful episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn dives deep into the parent-child nervous system connection — uncovering how your stress, emotions, and internal state shape your child’s behavior on a neurological level. Discover what neuroscience reveals about co-regulation, emotional safety, and how your child’s brain learns regulation through…

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The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception 39:12

17d ago39:12

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Send us a text Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating. Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions. My guest, Laura Petix, is back to break down how learning to tune into your body’s inter…

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Picture Books and Other Threats (with Betsy Bird) #41 29:34

22d ago29:34

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EP 240: Window of Tolerance- What it Is and How to Grow It 32:48

23d ago32:48

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Sometimes, your kids can handle frustration or disappointment with ease, and other times the exact same challenge sends them into meltdown mode. This can feel really baffling! Why are they so inconsistent? Well, part of that difference comes down to their window of stress tolerance. In this episode, you’ll learn What the window of stress tolerance …

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Sensory Processing 101 – Helping Kids Thrive in a World of Sensory Input 13:18

24d ago13:18

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Ever wondered why your child melts down in noisy places, chews on everything, or refuses to wear certain clothes? The answer might be hidden in their sensory processing system. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re diving into Sensory Processing 101—what it is, how it impacts your child’s behavior, and most importantly, what you can do to help…

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Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions 31:33

24d ago31:33

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Send us a text You’ve heard the advice: “Teach your child to name their emotions.” But what if the real secret to helping your child (and yourself) regulate emotions starts deeper inside the body? In this episode, I sit down with pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix (The OT Butterfly) to uncover what’s really going on when kids have meltdow…

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EP 239: When Your Words and Feelings Don’t Match 43:57

1M ago43:57

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Have you ever smiled while you were seething inside? Or told your child “it’s fine” when it absolutely wasn’t? That mismatch (incongruent affect, we’re gonna talk psychology mumbo jumbo) isn’t just confusing. It’s a cue of danger- to your child’s nervous system AND to yours! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why kids are biologically wired to trust th…

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The Science of Tantrums – Understanding and Managing Meltdowns with Neuroscience 15:05

1M ago15:05

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Tantrums can feel overwhelming—for both children and parents. But what if meltdowns weren’t just misbehavior, but a window into your child’s brain development? In this episode of The Parent Thing, we dive into the neuroscience of tantrums. You’ll learn what’s happening in your child’s brain during a meltdown, the different types of tantrums, and pr…

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How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective 50:41

1M ago50:41

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Send us a text Do you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say? You’re not alone. And this episode is about to change the way you respond. Today, I’m sitting down with award-winning science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer to talk abo…

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EP 238: Happy Birthday RKBBB- and a gift for you! 41:36

1M ago41:36

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Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors turned TWO! 🥳 So, we’re having a party right here on the podcast. Parties have gifts, so I’m offering three “gifts” for you- a little help around three behaviors that are still SO BAFFLING! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why regression (aka “acting like a toddler”) is actually a sign of your child’s nervous …

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The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Send us a text Parents, this one is big. Today we’re breaking down punishment vs discipline, what science says, how it impacts your child’s brain, and why so many of us feel stuck in the cycle of punishing even when we don’t want to. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to yell, spank, or threaten…but it just slips out when I’m overwhelmed,” you a…

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Attachment Styles & Parenting – How your attachment style affects your child’s development 12:37

1M ago12:37

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Have you ever wondered why your child reacts the way they do in moments of stress, separation, or connection? The answer often lies in something called attachment styles. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re exploring how your own attachment style shapes your parenting—and how it directly impacts your child’s emotional development, resilience…

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How My 7-Year-Old Learned to Read (Without Me Teaching Him) #40 16:53

1M ago16:53

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My oldest son couldn’t read at seven. And me? I was writing a parenting book for a major publisher. Being asked to speak to thousands of parents. Teaching emotional development, brain-based learning, and motivation. The irony wasn’t lost on me. In this episode, I tells the vulnerable and surprising story of how we stopped trying to teach how to rea…

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{REPLAY} Is Understanding Behavior Just Excusing It? 45:18

1M ago45:18

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Understanding behavior helps us actually solve the problem, leads to compassion, and actually helps behavior to change, but first we must understand why we are so afraid that understanding behaviors means we are excusing "bad" behaviors. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between understanding behavior and excusing behavior Why understan…

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Raising Resilient Kids – Building Strength from the Inside Out 12:45

2M ago12:45

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Episode Summary: Every parent wants their child to grow up confident, adaptable, and able to handle life’s challenges. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re diving into how to raise resilient kids. You’ll learn what resilience really means, why it matters for your child’s brain and emotional development, and practical strategies you can start …

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How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool) 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

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Send us a text This episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them. If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will set off a meltdown, this conversation is for you. Joining me is Dr. Alex Reed, pediatric clinical psychologist and mom of two, who has spent years …

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EP 237: Connection: A Biological Imperative (for parents) 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Parents aren’t the only ones providing co-regulation — we need it too. In fact, connection is a biological imperative for every nervous system, including yours. When you’re raising kids with big, baffling behaviors, the imbalance in reciprocity can be exhausting, isolating, and even grief-inducing. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to do this al…

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How music can lower stress and anxiety (for you and your child) 51:27

2M ago51:27

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Send us a text This episode will inspire you to see music as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and everyday parenting. It’s an invitation to play, sing, and create moments of joy with your children while learning how music can also soothe anxiety, ease transitions, and strengthen emotional bonds. And it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the real…

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EP 236: Rewriting the Nervous System Story 40:33

2M ago40:33

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Your child’s behavior isn’t telling you the whole story. Their behavior is telling you just the story their nervous system is writing in that moment. This week, let’s continue my deep dive into my conversation with Deb Dana (episode 233), exploring how polyvagal theory offers us the hope of rewriting the nervous system story. We’re going to talk ab…

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EP 235: Parenting in Chronic Protection Mode 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Parenting kids with vulnerable nervous systems often means that parents and caregivers are living in a state of chronic chaos and danger. Even if the behaviors aren’t ‘that bad,’ it’s dysregulating to live with someone in chronic protection mode. In this episode, I take a closer look at how polyvagal theory helps us understand the nervous system’s …

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EP 234: Polyvagal Theory, Hope, Dysregulation, and Repair 30:22

2M ago30:22

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What if dysregulation isn’t the problem? I know I know- that’s really hard to wrap our brain around! At least, it was for me. In this episode, I continue the conversation from last week’s interview with Deb Dana and take a deeper dive into one of her most powerful insights: that dysregulation is simply part of being human—and it’s the absence of re…

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Replay: Looking beyond your child's behaviour with Dr. Mona Delahooke 54:26

2M ago54:26

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Send us a text I am going to be taking a short break. Meanwhile, enjoy this replay of one of my favourite episodes with Dr. Mona Delahooke. If you have a young child that has tantrums or that acts out in ways you don't know how to support, this episode will help you understand how to support your child in these challenging moments. Learn more from …

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EP 233: Polyvagal Theory as a Path to Hope: Regulation, Repair, and Connection with guest Deb Dana 57:21

3M ago57:21

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Polyvagal theory isn’t just a theory- it’s a way of living that can transform how we show up for our kids, ourselves, and everyone around us. I’m SOOOO excited to introduce you to Deb Dana! Together, we explore how understanding our nervous systems brings hope, deepens connection, and makes repair possible even in the messiest moments. In this epis…

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Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally) 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Send us a text Is your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective? In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspects of kindergarten readiness, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children. She introduces the tripartite model of parental socialization, which highlights how parents' emotion…

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EP 232: Swearing- What it Means and How to Respond 47:03

3M ago47:03

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When kids swear, it often feels jarring, disrespectful, or even threatening. But swearing isn’t about defiance or being a bad kid- it’s a clue about the state of your child’s nervous system. Swearing might mean your child is overwhelmed, dysregulated, or struggling to find their real voice. Of course, understanding the behavior isn’t excusing the b…

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A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience) 27:07

3M ago27:07

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the idea of “shifting your lens” — a powerful metaphor grounded in science that helps parents understand how their interpretation of a situation shapes their emotional response. Drawing on the work of psychologist James Gross and his research on cognitive reappraisal, we break down how the lens you’re wear…

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EP 231: EMDR with Kids with Attachment Trauma with Deb Wesselmann 55:12

3M ago55:12

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I’m so excited to introduce you to someone who has deeply influenced my work- Deb Wesselmann! Deb is a pioneer in integrating EMDR therapy with family therapy for children with early attachment trauma. In this episode, we chat about how Deb (and her colleagues) developed her attachment-focused EMDR model, why slow bilateral stimulation is so effect…

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Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here's What the Science Says 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Send us a text Are you following positive parenting but your partner is more authoritarian? This is a common question I receive from parents and so in today's episode, I share a study that was fascinating to me. In this solo episode, I talk about how you can address parenting differences with your partner without making them feel bad, I chat about …

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EP 230: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 38:27

3M ago38:27

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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) isn’t about being overly sensitive. It’s about a nervous system that experiences rejection as danger. In this episode, I explore RSD through the lens of relational neuroscience, attachment, memory, and regulation. Whether you see this in yourself or your child, this episode will help you understand why rejectio…

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How does your child respond to stress in conflict? 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Send us a text Have you ever asked yourself this question? In today's episode, I give you a different perspective on your child's behaviour....understanding how they respond to conflict. This is important because it impacts their behaviour in conflict (which is what we see when they "misbehave"). I hope you enjoy this solo episode! SOURCES: I look …

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EP 229: NeuroRelational Healing with Guest Sara Sherman 54:25

4M ago54:25

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Healing comes in all forms, including on farms, with horses, and of course, in relationship. My guest this week, Sara Sherman, is a graduate of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute’s Professional Immersion Program and the founder of Dandelion NeuroRelational Family Services in Minnesota. Sara and I have a delightful chat about what it means to …

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I wish I were a more playful parent 23:51

4M ago23:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Reflective Parenting Podcast, host Cindy Hovington delves into the transformative power of playfulness in parenting. Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, Cindy explores how embracing play can enhance parent-child connections and support emotional development. Discover practical tips to integra…

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{REPLAY} The Privilege of Parenting This Way (with safety) 40:01

4M ago40:01

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{Replay of Episode 169 from March 2024} Parenting with co-regulating and seeing below our kids behaviors is actually a privilege we rarely talk about. It’s always a privilege, but especially when we consider different marginalized and oppressed identities that a lot of kids- and those of you listening- intersectionally hold. In this episode, you’ll…

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Invalidation in your relationship: Understanding the impact of dismissing emotions 29:08

4M ago29:08

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I delve into invalidation and its significant impact on romantic relationships. I highlight common invalidating statements such as "Why are you upset?", "You're overreacting," or "Calm down," explaining that these make a partner feel their emotions are wrong, unjustified, or excessive. This can lead to increa…

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EP 228: Supporting Kids who Live Part Time in a Home without Regulation, Connection, or Felt Safety with guest Sybil Cummin 57:52

4M ago57:52

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What do you do when your child lives part-time in a home where regulation, connection, and felt safety aren't present? In this episode, I talk with Sybil Cummin, a therapist specializing in working with families navigating coercive control. Sybil shares practical guidance for showing up as a steady, safe presence for your child, even when the other…

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Psychologist shares how learning the skill of validation can transform your relationships 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Send us a text Do you ever wonder why your child’s big emotions feel so overwhelming—or why small conflicts with your partner can spiral? In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Caroline Fleck to unpack the skill of validation—what it is, why it matters, and how it can radically change the way you connect with yourself, your kids, and eve…

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EP 227: Nothing Works! Are you burned out on tools? 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Part of why you keep listening to this podcast is for parenting tools and strategies, right?? So, what do we do when it feels like nothing is working?! What’s really going on when parenting tools feel useless and you want to shout “THIS ISN’T WORKING?! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why parenting tools “work” when they come from connection, not pro…

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What Happens When You Let Kids Just Be Kids? (And Why It Matters) 45:33

4M ago45:33

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Send us a text with Amy Chiu In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to slow down and truly let kids be kids. We often get caught up in schedules, expectations, and the pressure to “make learning happen.” But what if the most powerful learning happens when we pause, play, and simply show up with presence? In this episode, Dr. Cindy Hovington s…

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EP 226: The Power of Delight in Parenting Kids with BBBs 33:02

5M ago33:02

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I know- sometimes it feels impossible to feel delight toward your child. I get it! BUT! If you can find even micro-moments of delight, it can be very powerful for both you and your child. In this episode, you'll learn: How is delight related to secure attachment The science behind why it’s sometimes very hard to find delight in kids with vulnerable…

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How not having a present father impacted my life 25:45

5M ago25:45

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Send us a text In today's solo episode, I share a little more of my personal story with the hopes of helping you feel validated, less alone or even empowered. Father's Day (or even Mother's Day) can be difficult when you have a parent that is alive yet you have no idea where they are because they left your family decades ago. They knew you existed …

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EP 225: How to Stay Curious When Behavior Makes No Sense 30:06

5M ago30:06

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When your child’s behavior leaves you feeling confused, frustrated, or even hopeless, staying curious might be the last thing on your mind. But curiosity is actually SO COOL! It’s both a parenting strategy AND a nervous system state. In this episode, we’ll explore how to access curiosity, even when behavior makes no sense, and how that curiosity he…

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Working parent guilt: What no one tells you 59:31

5M ago59:31

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Send us a text with Daisy Dowling Balancing work and parenting feels impossible sometimes, doesn’t it? Between deadlines, meetings, and the constant demands at home, many working parents feel overwhelmed, guilty, and stretched too thin. In this episode, Dr. Cindy Hovington talks with Daisy Dowling, author of Work Parent, about redefining what work-…

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2 min reflection for days you feel like you are failing at parenting 2:21

5M ago2:21

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Send us a text Hi dear friends, From the number of you that downloaded our last grounding meditation, it seems like you enjoyed it! I decided to created another one for you, this time it is to help you on a day when you feel like you are failing. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reflective-parenting-by-curious-neuron/id1440533170?i=10007093411…

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