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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.

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting Parenting

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.3 • 295 Ratings

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.

    "Best Of" - Listener Question: Separation Anxiety

    "Best Of" - Listener Question: Separation Anxiety

    "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.
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    • 32 min
    The Gifted Child

    The Gifted Child

    The Gifted Child. Deborah Ruf joins the podcast to talk about gifted children and how to help them navigate through life.
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    • 36 min
    "Best Of" - Listener Question: Sibling Rivalries or Sibling Friendships

    "Best Of" - Listener Question: Sibling Rivalries or Sibling Friendships

    "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.
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    • 33 min
    Protecting the Emotional Life of Our Daughters

    Protecting the Emotional Life of Our Daughters

    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.
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    • 33 min
    "Best Of" - Listener Question: The Sensitive Son

    "Best Of" - Listener Question: The Sensitive Son

    "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.
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    • 33 min
    Climate Change and our Kids with CNN's Bill Weir

    Climate Change and our Kids with CNN's Bill Weir

    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.
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    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
295 Ratings

295 Ratings

Nutly19 ,

Hmmmm….

As a parent and mental health professional who works with children I generally find the ideas presented in this podcast to be current and spot on. However the last episode on competitiveness references all ‘he’ and ‘his’. I know the question involved a boy, but it became very irritating. C’mon, guys! It’s 2023. This is an issue with girls now, too! Let’s move out of that box!

Mom Reform ,

Not So Random

When I work up wide awake and saw that it was only 11:44pm, there was nothing else to do but stay up. I “stumbled” upon this podcast and found it helpful for a few reasons. First, unity in parenting is important. Addressing behavior appropriately is equally important (redeeming v. punishing). Having a support system is valuable. Using the right language is key to helping, rather than exasperating a situation. Thank you Tim and Michael. Being from the era when these issues were dealt with inappropriately, I am thankful for sound education. God bless you for all the good this podcast will do for so many.

Jen @ GoDiaperFree ,

Interesting!

Interesting to hear a little of the brain science behind certain behaviors. Love that they take listener questions and really do a deep dive for that person, but also make it relatable to all listeners. Looking forward to hearing more.

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