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Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron — 252 episodes

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You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Untangling a Tricky Family Dynamic with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

2

Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal

3

The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)

4

Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids

5

What all dads need to hear about emotions and their son's future mental health

6

Are you having unhealthy conflict? Here's what science says.

7

Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult

8

Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection

9

What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior

10

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

11

Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally)

18

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

19

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

20

How does your child respond to stress in conflict?

21

I wish I were a more playful parent

22

Invalidation in your relationship: Understanding the impact of dismissing emotions

23

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

24

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

25

How not having a present father impacted my life

26

Working parent guilt: What no one tells you

27

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

28

The New Parent Journey: Essential Tools for Achieving Balance, Connection & Wellbeing

29

Parenting in the digital world: the conversations families may not be having (but should)

30

5 min moment of pause to help parents regulate

31

Struggling with work-life balance? Try the design your own life approach instead!

32

Mother's Day Reflection: Am I addressing my needs?

33

Should I hug my child or ignore them during a tantrum?

34

Am I a helicopter parent? The science of overparenting.

35

Why boredom is important for your child's development with Susie Allison

36

Why meaningful friendships are important for parental well-being with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

37

When you discipline your child are you also doing this one important thing?

38

Exploring Perimenopause with Dr. Kristina Calder

39

How to have emotionally intelligent arguments with your partner

40

What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy Zhang

41

Stop searching for parenting advice and try this instead

42

How the connection recession is impacting parents with Rich Woo

43

How to build resilience in children by allowing them to fail with Jessica Lahey

44

Am I escalating this situation with my child?

45

Supporting emotional development through play with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

46

The power of connection in addiction treatment with Travis Goodman

47

How to parent yourself first and break unhealthy cycles with Bryana Kappadakunnel

48

Moving away from positive parenting and towards reflective parenting

49

How to talk to children about the Los Angeles wildfires with Dr. Tamara Soles

50

Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren

51

Strengthening Family Connections through Self-Regulation With Dr. Bruce Perry (Replay)

52

Nurturing A Secure Attachment with Reflective Skills: Insights with Dr. Nicole Letourneau

53

A mother's healing journey after losing her husband to suicide

54

Tips to help parents reduce stress and overwhelm during the holidays

55

Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn

56

Ask Dr. Cindy: How can I better manage my mental load?

57

The Hidden Struggles of New Fathers with Dr. Pierre Azzam

58

The Role of Community and Support in Fertility with Lauren Enright

59

Embracing Goodbyes: What to do when a child struggles with getting rid of a toy

60

Navigating Burnout: Strategies for Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Jessi Gold

61

Attachment, Emotions & Separation Anxiety with Erin O'Connor, Ph.D.

62

Do you allow yourself to feel joy?

63

Were you ever told "You need to discipline your child right now!"?

64

Creating Lasting Memories with Your Children

65

Preparing your child for preschool using play

66

Setting Boundaries and Holding Space for Teenagers' Emotions with Kirsten Cobabe

67

Parental stress has become a public health concern: here are my thoughts

68

The science of happiness with Stephanie Harrison, author of the New Happy

69

My life as a neuroscientist turned entrepreneur and homeschooling mom of 3

70

What are your 2 core values and how do they help you make hard decisions?

71

Why is parenting hard for me but it seems so easy for my partner? It's frustrating!

72

How your well-being of today could impact your relationship with your future teen

73

How would you score on a well-being test?

74

It's easier to be angry than sad: Tips to support your child (and yourself)

75

Building Confidence as a Parent

76

When you feel like a shitty parent for giving your child a consequence...

77

Understanding and Addressing Child Deception with Dr. Victoria Talwar

78

You don't have to re-create a "new you": focus on getting to know yourself instead

79

The Power of Connection and Community for Dads with Chris Rodack

80

Have you been feeling disconnected lately? Here are 3 tips to reconnect.

81

Generational Adversity and its Effects on the Gut Microbiome

82

Understanding the Challenges of Military Families

83

Exploring the Challenges and Solutions of Modern Parenting: Insights from Research

84

The Science of Well-being: Insights on Happiness and Workplace Wellness

85

Everything you need to know before, during and after a divorce to support your child with Dr. Tamara Soles

86

Why we need to stop normalizing postpartum mental health issues with Dr. Tina Montreuil

87

What to do when you keep saying "I don't have time for myself"

88

Embracing Self-Kindness: Dr. Kristen Neff on the Life-Changing Power of Self-Compassion

89

Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood with Erica Djossa CEO of Momwell

90

Was my child's misbehaviour due to my lack of emotional coping skills? Here is how I messed up last night.

91

How building executive functions can support your child's motivation in school with Dr. Stephanie Carlson

92

How parental stress trickles down to our kids: The Spillover Theory explained

93

Is the state of my relationship damaging my attachment with my child?

94

Empowering Dads to Express and Manage Emotions

95

These 3 leadership skills are important for parents

96

Protecting yourself and healing from a narcissistic person with best selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula

97

How my grandpa Roger taught be to be resilient

98

Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?

99

How to become a mentally strong couple with Amy Morin

100

Why your own emotional intelligence matters as a parent with Genny Rumancik

101

What if the word "anxiety" didn't exist? How would we describe this feeling?

102

The importance of giving our kid the permission to feel: Understanding emotional Intelligence with Dr. Marc Brackett

103

Reflection prompts to help parents reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024

104

Thriving During the Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Health and Boundary Setting

105

Is it "bad behaviour" or trauma response? My thoughts after my 91 year old grandma was tied down to a chair at the hospital

106

A parent's guide to understanding their child's emotional development with Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris

107

How I taught my kids to take each others perspective during arguments

108

Supporting social-emotional skills in neurodivergent children with Dr. Julie Scorah

109

77% of children who experience abuse or maltreatment are victimized by their parents

110

How to Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

111

This is why we shouldn't discipline toddlers for not sharing

112

Why we shouldn't criticize our children

113

How to parent children with challenging temperaments to ensure you have a strong bond

114

Helping Children Face their Fears

115

The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Physiotherapist Tatianna

116

From Neuroscientist to a Homeschooling mom of 3: A Personal Journey and Insights into Parenting

117

Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren

118

5 Journaling and Reflective Parenting Questions to Ask Yourself

119

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: How to maintain a healthy relationship after having kids

120

Emotional Intelligence 101: What this should look like in your home

121

Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Media

122

Will arguing in front of my child cause them harm?

123

Is screen time messing up my child?

124

How to respond rather than react to your child's behavior

125

5 regrets I don't want to have when I am 90: lessons from my grandmother

126

A daily routine that has improved my child's "bad days"

127

Empowerment and Personal Growth: A Deep Dive with Andrea Navedo

128

Risk factors for maltreating our children are different in moms and dads

129

Decoding Couples: Surviving Parenthood without Losing Your Partner

130

Mastering Parent-Child Conversations with Negotiation Skills

131

Supporting Dads: Breaking the Stigma on Men's Mental Health in Prenatal and Postpartum Stages

132

Evelyn Tribole: Raising Intuitive Eaters and Overcoming Diet Culture

133

Navigating the "What-Ifs": Managing Anxiety in Children and Adults through Emotional Awareness

134

Predicting Attachment Styles and Navigating Pregnancy: A Deep Dive with Drs. Shalaka and Alyson

135

The science of mom rage and finding euphoric moments in parenting

136

Susie Allison: Kids don't learn social skills at school, they learn them at home

137

Tarah Schwartz: A long road to motherhood (miscarriage, IVF and Adoption)

138

I can't express my frustrations with my parent: it always becomes about them being the victim

139

Karl Mercuri: Social Emotional Learning tips for schools and teachers

140

Bethan O'Riordan: How to improve your self-compassion as a parent

141

You are yelling at your child because you are dysregulated...here is how to change this

142

How to become an emotionally aware parent

143

Why we should alleviate stress around breastfeeding and support all moms

144

What you should know about screen time in kids younger than 2

145

Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parents

146

What play looks like when you are traveling around the world with 4 kids

147

Can grandparents ruin how you are parenting your child?

148

Ask yourself: Why am I yelling at my kids?

149

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious child

150

Melinda Wenner Moyer: Raising kind humans

151

This new habit has helped me appreciate the small things

152

Dr. Bruce Perry: How to raise resilient children, work on yourself and better understand the brain

153

Dr. Julie Scorah: Barriers to care for Autistic children

154

Dr. Cheng Qian: Should my child see a therapist?

155

Reflecting on the holidays: Kids using screens, child meltdowns and family arguments

156

1 report of child sexual abuse every 2 weeks is reported in Quebec daycares

157

How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5

158

Your child isn't misbehaving, they are dysregulated

159

Why we need to talk to our kids about sex with Sarah Jones

160

Tips to help parents survive the holidays with Dr. Tamara Soles

161

What does paid parental leave look like in the US vs Canada?

162

Rough night with my 3-year-old: here is how I survived and thrived!

163

How to teach our kids to become mentally strong with Amy Morin

164

Fatherhood: Positive parenting, staying at home and working on emotional triggers

165

Tips to foster your child's interest in science with Emily Calandrelli

166

If you often feel guilty and like you are messing up as a parent, listen to this!

167

How to address your child's most difficult behaviours with Bryana Kappadakunnel

168

After becoming a parent, I started to fear dying...

169

How language, music and sleep change the brain with Dr. Emily Coffey

170

Is my child a people-pleaser?

171

5 important tips for new parents

172

How to talk to your child about death

173

How can parents work on self-compassion and mindfulness with Dr. Simón Guendelman

174

What can parents learn from a prison in Cyprus?

175

I saw a child get spanked and kicked while on our family vacation: here are my thoughts

176

How to set your child up for success in math with Jess & Nicole

177

Understanding the link between attachment and discipline with Dr. Sarah Bren

178

Get a deeper understanding of your child's behavior with Dr. Mona Delahooke

179

How to transition a child into daycare according to research

180

Helping your child with transitions with guest host Anna Skates

181

Is Screen Time Harmful For Children Under 2?

182

5 skills to work on before your child starts school

183

Surrogacy & parenting with dads Bret and Stephen

184

Why boredom is important for kids with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler

185

Visual development in kids with Dr. Rani Banik

186

How to mediate a child's aggressive behavior with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe

187

Is Cocomelon addictive?

188

Screentime is not just a passive activity with Cheryl Gotthelf

189

Advice for new parents with Cindy Hovington

190

Supporting men on their emotional growth journey

191

Parental & workplace burnout with Shelley Kemmerer PA-C & Dr. Jaclyn Margolis

192

Being a parent is similar to being a CEO

193

Can a child's teeth predict their mental health with Dr. Erin Dunn

194

How to teach young children to think critically with Julie Bogart

195

The importance of community when you have a neurodivergent child

196

This will change how you view your child's behavior

197

Parenting that focuses on mutual respect with Alyson Schafer

198

Encore: Eating real food during and after pregnancy with Lily Nichols

199

Teaching children about gratitude

200

Why parents should be child advocates with Anna Skates

201

Tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life with Dr. Michele Kambolis

202

The science of physical punishment and spanking

203

Why I think positive parenting is misunderstood

204

Early childhood stress and brain development with Claudia Belliveau, PhD(c)

205

Managing our child's difficult behaviours

206

How to develop theory of mind through play with Dr. Mark Sabbagh

207

Depression symptoms after I stopped nursing

208

How does our child's nutrition influence behavior? With Dr. Nicole Beurkens

209

Identifying sensory sensitivities in children with Laura Petix

210

Is "mom brain" a myth with Dr. Jodi Pawluski

211

What are true educational toys and apps?

212

Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil

213

Raising children while working on child traumas

214

Social anxiety vs shyness with Dr. Cara Goodwin

215

Are we supposed to bond instantly with our baby?

216

Does spanking really discipline a child? with Mr. Chazz

217

Birth Trauma

218

Fatherhood and masculinity with Justin Baldoni

219

A child's development is not dependent on "educational toys"

220

How to raise good humans with Dr. Bobbi Wegner

221

Helping parents harness their inner voice with Ethan Kross

222

How to support the development of executive function skills with Dr. Aliza Pressman

223

Talking to your child about body safety with Jayneen Sanders

224

What does mental health look like after having a baby?

225

Eating real food during pregnancy with Lily Nichols

226

Evidence-based tools for supporting your child's brain development with Dr. Marion Van Horn

227

How to start a business while also being a stay-at-home mom with Curious Neuron founder Dr. Cindy Hovington

228

Does your parenting style matter? With Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alvarez

229

Am I experiencing burnout? With Krysten Taprell

230

Learning how to manage our emotions with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

231

Embracing Neurodiversity with Beck Spectrum

232

Cultivating a secure attachment with our child with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

233

The gut-brain connection in children with Dr. Bridget Callaghan

234

Stress during pregnancy with Dr. Suzanne King

235

Interest-led learning and homeschooling with Jen Lumanlan

236

Positive parenting with Yehudis Smith: What is the best way to discipline my child?

237

How does a father nurture their child’s development?

238

Why are rules important for my child's development?

239

School readiness is not about ABC's and 123's

240

Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months

241

Benefits of play for child development

242

What new parents should know about baby development and the brain

243

Understanding childhood anxiety before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic

244

Effective Use of Positive Reinforcement

245

Dealing with our emotions when we feel triggered by our children

246

ADHD and Students: Understanding the symptoms in and out of the classroom

247

ADHD and Students: When to get evaluated

248

Helping children learn to play independently

249

Bilingualism and babies

250

Minimizing emotional outbursts

251

Benefits of reducing a toddler’s screen time

252

Introducing Curious Neuron