Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

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1. #422 Joy-Full Parenting

   26 Oct 2026 · 33 min · Episode 422

   Michael and Tim offer insights into embracing the joy of parenting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. #421 Perfectionistic Parenting

   19 Oct 2026 · 31 min · Episode 421

   Parents today are overwhelmed with too much information on how to parent, often getting caught in the perfectionistic parenting trip. Michael and Tim help you cut through the noise. See Privacy Policy at…

3. Best Of: Our Kids and their Hormones

   12 Oct 2026 · 34 min

   From June, 2022: Like it or not, hormones play an important role in the lives of our kids. Michael and Tim offer advice for parents and kids on how to navigate those hormonal ups and downs. Learn more about your ad…

4. #420 Male Development According to the Odyssey

   5 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   Michael and Tim look at the 3000 year old story and the current movie to tease out insights into male development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

5. Best of: My Son Attempted Suicide

   28 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   From December, 2020. A family struggles to understand why their son attempted suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

6. #419 Boys, Girls, and the Maturity Gap with Guest Sean Kullman

   21 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   Sean Kullman joins the podcast once again, this time to look at the much discussed maturity gap between boys and girls. Is there one? If so, what do we do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

7. #418: What's Up with Our Kids and their Attention Spans

   14 Sep 2026 · 37 min

   Author Ron Yaros joins the podcast to talk about attention spans in a digital world and how to better communicate with our kids and students in this new world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

8. Best of: The Overly Emotional 5-Year-Old

   7 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   From October, 2023: A mom writes in about how to handle the big emotions of her five year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

9. Best Of: The Over-Attached Three-Year-Old

   31 Aug 2026 · 33 min

   From September, 2023. A mom is concerned about how attached her three year old is to her and what she should do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

10. Best of: When Kids Question Their Parents Beliefs

    24 Aug 2026 · 36 min

    From August, 2023: How to respond to our kids when they begin to question what we believe and value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

11. #417 Stuck Thoughts, Stuck Feelings, and your Child with Guest Anna Housely Juster

    17 Aug 2026 · 35 min

    Anna returns to talk about her newest book that helps kids deal with stuck thoughts and rumination loops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

12. #416 8 Years of the Wonder of Parenting

    10 Aug 2026 · 31 min

    Michael and Tim look back at parenting issues from the last 8 years and look ahead to what's in store for parents and their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

13. #415: This is your Brain on Play with Guest Jacqueline Hardy

    3 Aug 2026 · 30 min

    Jaqueline Hardy returns to share insights, science, and her own joy around the topic of play and why it's so good for the brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

14. #414: Listener Question-The Separated Dad

    27 Jul 2026 · 29 min

    A dad writes into Facebook asking for help as he navigates a separation from his spouse, especially as it comes to his kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

15. #413: Listener Question-The Broken Dad

    20 Jul 2026 · 29 min · Episode 413

    A dad writes in to Facebook asking if there is ever a time when a dad should leave his kids and family for his own sake and for the sake of the kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See…

16. #412 Boys and Body Image

    13 Jul 2026 · 32 min · Episode 412

    Two parents write in with similar questions. Their sons, both healthy and active, believe they are overweight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

17. #411 Raising Giants with Guest NFL Dad Lee Schwartz

    6 Jul 2026 · 32 min · Episode 411

    Lee Schwartz joins to the podcast to talk about raising two sons who went on to play in the NFL. Among the topics: character building, resilience, and concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

18. #410 The Brain that Loves to Laugh with Guest Dr. Jacqueline Harding

    29 Jun 2026 · 31 min · Episode 410

    Dr Jacqueline Harding joins the show from Oxford, England to offer brain-based insights into the power of laughter for our kids and for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy…

19. Best Of: Combating Negative Peer Pressure

    25 Jun 2026 · 27 min

    From February, 2022: A parent writes in concerned about the negative influence of older boys on his son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

20. #409 The Brain-Based Reality Behind School Phone Bans with Guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

    22 Jun 2026 · 35 min · Episode 409

    Dr Roseann Capanna-Hodge, author of The Dysregulated Kid, joins Michael and Tim to talk about how to help our kids navigate the increasing movement in US schools to ban phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

21. Best Of: A Child's First Phone with Guest Catherine Pearlman

    18 Jun 2026 · 34 min

    From November, 2022: Dr. Catherine Pearlman joins Michael and Tim to talk about her new book on how to help kids navigate the world of screens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See…

22. #408 A Former Navy SEAL Talks to Dads with Guest Brandon Webb

    15 Jun 2026 · 31 min

    Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb joins the podcast to offer dads insights from his newest book, Puddle Jumpers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

23. Best of: The Glass-Half-Empty Child

    11 Jun 2026 · 28 min

    From November, 2022: A mom writes in asking if parents can influence the attitude of their child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

24. Best of: The Nature of Resilience

    4 Jun 2026 · 30 min

    From May, 2022: Michael and Tim talk about the importance of building resilience in our kids by looking at resilience busters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

25. #407 When a Grandparent Dies

    1 Jun 2026 · 34 min

    Michael and Tim look at the challenges parents face when their grief is sandwiched between the grief of their kids and a surviving parent along with practical insights for managing that grief with grace. Learn more…

26. Best of: Food on the Brain

    28 May 2026 · 23 min

    From July, 2021: Food on the Brain. A mom wants to know how food impacts the brain and which foods to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

27. #406 Grief and the Male/Female Brain

    25 May 2026 · 34 min

    Michael and Tim talk about how the brain processes grief and how male and female brains may process grief differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

28. Best of: Listener Question-Gender Dysphoria

    21 May 2026 · 31 min

    From December, 2020: The writer has a young family member wrestling with his sexual identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

29. #405 Gurian Speaks to 2026 Graduates

    18 May 2026 · 33 min

    Michael and Tim offer advice to parents and their students for how to transition into this next important phase of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

30. #404: Listener Question: Are Male/Female Brain Differences Unchangeable?

    14 May 2026 · 34 min

    The listener asks if the differences in male and female brains have always been there and if they might change due to circumstances or even evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

31. Best of: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher

    11 May 2026 · 33 min

    From May 2023: Mother's Day with Guest Sara Olsher. Single mom, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor Sara Olsher shares insights into walking kids through hard stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

32. #403: Raising Boys Peacefully with guest Tosha Shore

    4 May 2026 · 31 min

    Author Tosha Shore joins the podcast to advocate for boys and for raising them peacefully. Tim has dryer issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

33. Best of: My Child is Having Nightmares

    30 Apr 2026 · 25 min

    From May, 2021: An 8 year old has been having nightmares and mom is concerned that something deeper may be going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

34. #402 The Indoor Epidemic with Guest Dr. John La Puma

    27 Apr 2026 · 34 min

    Dr. John La Puma shares insights into why we need to get our kids outdoors along with practical strategies for doing so. Hint--being outdoors is good for the brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

35. Best of: The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts

    23 Apr 2026 · 28 min

    Listener Question: The Boys Who Takes Pictures of Butts. This mom is concerned about her son’s fascination with butts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

36. #401 Educating Your Child for the Future with Guest Deborah Kenny

    20 Apr 2026 · 32 min

    Author and Educator Deborah Kenny talks about her new book, The Well Educated Child, offering practical insights for parents and educators for raising well educated kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

37. Best of: Listener Question—Free Range Childhood

    16 Apr 2026 · 24 min

    From February 2021: A mom wants to know what brain science says about letting children roam vs. scheduling their time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

38. #400 Our 400th Episode Jubilee: Does Gurian Have Anything Left to Say?

    13 Apr 2026 · 33 min · Episode 400

    As we dive into our 400th episode we look back at where we've been and where we are in terms of boys, girls, brain-science, and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy…

39. Best of: Listener Question—The Sleepwalking Daughter

    9 Apr 2026 · 26 min

    From August, 202: A 7-year-old girl has issues falling to sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

40. #399 How to Talk With Your Kids about Alcohol with Guest Cecily Mak

    6 Apr 2026 · 40 min · Episode 399

    Author Cecily Mak (Undimmed) talks about her own experience with alcohol and how we can help our kids navigate habits and substances in healthy ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See…

41. Best of: Listener Question: How Do I Get My Son's Attention

    2 Apr 2026 · 26 min

    From July 2020: A mom writes in about her overly rambunctious boy and his overly rambunctious friendship with another overly rambunctious boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See…

42. #398 Parenting Googled

    30 Mar 2026 · 32 min

    Tim found a site listing the top parenting question googled in each state. He saves the state of Washington, Michael's home state, for last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy…

43. Best of: Should I be Bathing with My Kids?

    26 Mar 2026 · 28 min

    From May, 2021: Should I be Bathing with My Kids? A mom wonders at what age it is no longer appropriate to bathe with her kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

44. #397 The Child with the Sensory Processing Disorder-Listener Question

    23 Mar 2026 · 35 min

    A mom writes in concerned about some signs her 6 year old is showing that suggest a sensory processing disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

45. Best of: The Daughter Who Invaded Our Privacy

    19 Mar 2026 · 25 min

    From August, 2021: A mom writes about a daughter who used the internet to discover a surprise her parents were hiding for a special day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy…

46. #396: Building Strong Readers with Guest Dr. Elizabeth DeWitt

    16 Mar 2026 · 30 min

    Dr. DeWitt, of Learning Without Tears, joins the show to talk about the benefits of reading, offering practical, daily ways to help kids become strong readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

47. Best of: Listener Question—To Win or Not to Win

    12 Mar 2026 · 29 min

    From February, 2021: A mom writes about her son’s obsession with winning and how he acts out when he loses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

48. How to Help Your Children Find Their Moral Compass

    9 Mar 2026 · 36 min

    Michael and Tim take a dive into morality, what it is, and how to help instill it into our kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

49. Best of: Listener Question—Should I Intervene When My Teenage Boys Get Into It?

    5 Mar 2026 · 29 min

    From November, 2020: A mom and dad want to know how to handle their teenage boys when their roughhousing escalates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at…

50. Running the Family as a Business with Guest Melissa Smith

    2 Mar 2026 · 33 min

    Guest Melissa Smith takes insights from branding companies and practically applies them to the family--to help parents intentionally take back the identity of their family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…