Curious Neuron | Science of Parental Well-Being
By Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
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Subscribers: 49
Reviews: 2
Episodes: 167
Talar
Jul 28, 2023
love how practical and science -based this parenting podcast is!
Kathrine
Feb 27, 2023
Great podcast for parents. Supporting, interesting. Sometimes really heartwarming and sincere.
Description
A space where parents can learn how to nurture their own psychological well-being. Neuroscientist, mom of 3 and entrepreneur, Dr. Cindy Hovington shares the science of well-being and nuggets of leaderships skills that help parents manage their stress, cope with emotions and build a strong relationship with themselves and their children.
Past guests include Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Marc Brackett, Justin Baldoni, Amy Morin and Dr. Ramani Durvasula and Dr. Kristen Neff.
Follow Cindy on Instagram @curious_neuron and email her at info@curiousneuron.com (let her know if you leave a rating and review!)
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Why we need to stop normalizing postpartum mental health issues with Dr. Tina Montreuil
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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What to do when you keep saying "I don't have time for myself"
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Embracing Self-Kindness: Dr. Kristen Neff on the Life-Changing Power of Self-Compassion
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood: Strategies for Balance and Self-Compassion
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Was my child's misbehaviour due to my lack of emotional coping skills? Here is how I messed up last night.
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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How building executive functions can support your child's motivation in school with Dr. Stephanie Carlson
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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How parental stress trickles down to our kids: The Spillover Theory explained
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Is the state of my relationship damaging my attachment with my child?
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Empowering Dads to Express and Manage Emotions
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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These 3 leadership skills are important for parents
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Protecting yourself and healing from a narcissistic person with best selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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How my grandpa Roger taught be to be resilient
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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How to become a mentally strong couple with Amy Morin
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Why your own emotional intelligence matters as a parent with Genny Rumancik
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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What if the word "anxiety" didn't exist? How would we describe this feeling?
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The importance of giving our kid the permission to feel: Understanding emotional Intelligence with Dr. Marc Brackett
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Reflection prompts to help parents reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Thriving During the Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Health and Boundary Setting
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Is it "bad behaviour" or trauma response? My thoughts after my 91 year old grandma was tied down to a chair at the hospital
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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A parent's guide to understanding their child's emotional development with Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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How I taught my kids to take each others perspective during arguments
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Supporting social-emotional skills in neurodivergent children with Dr. Julie Scorah
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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77% of children who experience abuse or maltreatment are victimized by their parents
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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How to Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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This is why we shouldn't discipline toddlers for not sharing
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Why we shouldn't criticize our children
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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How to parent children with challenging temperaments to ensure you have a strong bond
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Helping Children Face their Fears
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Physiotherapist Tatianna
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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From Neuroscientist to a Homeschooling mom of 3: A Personal Journey and Insights into Parenting
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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5 Journaling and Reflective Parenting Questions to Ask Yourself
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: How to maintain a healthy relationship after having kids
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Emotional Intelligence 101: What this should look like in your home
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Media
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Will arguing in front of my child cause them harm?
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Is screen time messing up my child?
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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How to respond rather than react to your child's behavior
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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5 regrets I don't want to have when I am 90: lessons from my grandmother
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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A daily routine that has improved my child's "bad days"
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Empowerment and Personal Growth: A Deep Dive with Andrea Navedo
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Risk factors for maltreating our children are different in moms and dads
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Decoding Couples: Surviving Parenthood without Losing Your Partner
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Mastering Parent-Child Conversations with Negotiation Skills
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Supporting Dads: Breaking the Stigma on Men's Mental Health in Prenatal and Postpartum Stages
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Evelyn Tribole: Raising Intuitive Eaters and Overcoming Diet Culture
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Navigating the "What-Ifs": Managing Anxiety in Children and Adults through Emotional Awareness
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Predicting Attachment Styles and Navigating Pregnancy: A Deep Dive with Drs. Shalaka and Alyson
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May 29, 2023 |
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The science of mom rage and finding euphoric moments in parenting
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May 22, 2023 |
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Susie Allison: Kids don't learn social skills at school, they learn them at home
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May 15, 2023 |
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Tarah Schwartz: A long road to motherhood (miscarriage, IVF and Adoption)
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May 08, 2023 |
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I can't express my frustrations with my parent: it always becomes about them being the victim
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May 01, 2023 |
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Karl Mercuri: Social Emotional Learning tips for schools and teachers
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Bethan O'Riordan: How to improve your self-compassion as a parent
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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You are yelling at your child because you are dysregulated...here is how to change this
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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How to become an emotionally aware parent
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Why we should alleviate stress around breastfeeding and support all moms
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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What you should know about screen time in kids younger than 2
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parents
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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What play looks like when you are traveling around the world with 4 kids
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Can grandparents ruin how you are parenting your child?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Ask yourself: Why am I yelling at my kids?
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Dr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious child
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Melinda Wenner Moyer: Raising kind humans
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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This new habit has helped me appreciate the small things
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Dr. Bruce Perry: How to raise resilient children, work on yourself and better understand the brain
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Dr. Julie Scorah: Barriers to care for Autistic children
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Dr. Cheng Qian: Should my child see a therapist?
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Reflecting on the holidays: Kids using screens, child meltdowns and family arguments
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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1 report of child sexual abuse every 2 weeks is reported in Quebec daycares
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Your child isn't misbehaving, they are dysregulated
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Why we need to talk to our kids about sex with Sarah Jones
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Tips to help parents survive the holidays with Dr. Tamara Soles
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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What does paid parental leave look like in the US vs Canada?
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Rough night with my 3-year-old: here is how I survived and thrived!
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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How to teach our kids to become mentally strong with Amy Morin
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Fatherhood: Positive parenting, staying at home and working on emotional triggers
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Tips to foster your child's interest in science with Emily Calandrelli
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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If you often feel guilty and like you are messing up as a parent, listen to this!
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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How to address your child's most difficult behaviours with Bryana Kappadakunnel
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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After becoming a parent, I started to fear dying...
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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How language, music and sleep change the brain with Dr. Emily Coffey
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Is my child a people-pleaser?
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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5 important tips for new parents
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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How to talk to your child about death
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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How can parents work on self-compassion and mindfulness with Dr. Simón Guendelman
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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What can parents learn from a prison in Cyprus?
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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I saw a child get spanked and kicked while on our family vacation: here are my thoughts
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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How to set your child up for success in math with Jess & Nicole
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Understanding the link between attachment and discipline with Dr. Sarah Bren
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Get a deeper understanding of your child's behavior with Dr. Mona Delahooke
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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How to transition a child into daycare according to research
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Helping your child with transitions with guest host Anna Skates
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Is Screen Time Harmful For Children Under 2?
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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5 skills to work on before your child starts school
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Surrogacy & parenting with dads Bret and Stephen
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Why boredom is important for kids with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Visual development in kids with Dr. Rani Banik
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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How to mediate a child's aggressive behavior with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Is Cocomelon addictive?
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Screentime is not just a passive activity with Cheryl Gotthelf
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Advice for new parents with Cindy Hovington
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Supporting men on their emotional growth journey
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Parental & workplace burnout with Shelley Kemmerer PA-C & Dr. Jaclyn Margolis
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Being a parent is similar to being a CEO
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May 30, 2022 |
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Can a child's teeth predict their mental health with Dr. Erin Dunn
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May 23, 2022 |
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How to teach young children to think critically with Julie Bogart
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May 16, 2022 |
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The importance of community when you have a neurodivergent child
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May 09, 2022 |
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This will change how you view your child's behavior
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May 02, 2022 |
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Parenting that focuses on mutual respect with Alyson Schafer
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Encore: Eating real food during and after pregnancy with Lily Nichols
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Teaching children about gratitude
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Why parents should be child advocates with Anna Skates
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life with Dr. Michele Kambolis
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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The science of physical punishment and spanking
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Why I think positive parenting is misunderstood
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Early childhood stress and brain development with Claudia Belliveau, PhD(c)
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Managing our child's difficult behaviours
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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How to develop theory of mind through play with Dr. Mark Sabbagh
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Depression symptoms after I stopped nursing
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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How does our child's nutrition influence behavior? With Dr. Nicole Beurkens
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Identifying sensory sensitivities in children with Laura Petix
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Is "mom brain" a myth with Dr. Jodi Pawluski
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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What are true educational toys and apps?
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Raising children while working on child traumas
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Social anxiety vs shyness with Dr. Cara Goodwin
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Are we supposed to bond instantly with our baby?
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Does spanking really discipline a child? with Mr. Chazz
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Birth Trauma
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Fatherhood and masculinity with Justin Baldoni
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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A child's development is not dependent on "educational toys"
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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How to raise good humans with Dr. Bobbi Wegner
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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Helping parents harness their inner voice with Ethan Kross
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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How to support the development of executive function skills with Dr. Aliza Pressman
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Talking to your child about body safety with Jayneen Sanders
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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What does mental health look like after having a baby?
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May 28, 2021 |
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Eating real food during pregnancy with Lily Nichols
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May 21, 2021 |
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Evidence-based tools for supporting your child's brain development with Dr. Marion Van Horn
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May 14, 2021 |
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How to start a business while also being a stay-at-home mom with Curious Neuron founder Dr. Cindy Hovington
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May 07, 2021 |
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Does your parenting style matter? With Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alvarez
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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Am I experiencing burnout? With Krysten Taprell
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Learning how to manage our emotions with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
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Feb 28, 2021 |
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Embracing Neurodiversity with Beck Spectrum
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Cultivating a secure attachment with our child with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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The gut-brain connection in children with Dr. Bridget Callaghan
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Stress during pregnancy with Dr. Suzanne King
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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Interest-led learning and homeschooling with Jen Lumanlan
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Positive parenting with Yehudis Smith: What is the best way to discipline my child?
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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How does a father nurture their child’s development?
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Why are rules important for my child's development?
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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School readiness is not about ABC's and 123's
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May 29, 2020 |
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Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months
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May 14, 2020 |
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Benefits of play for child development
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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What new parents should know about baby development and the brain
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Understanding childhood anxiety before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Effective Use of Positive Reinforcement
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Mar 15, 2020 |
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Dealing with our emotions when we feel triggered by our children
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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ADHD and Students: Understanding the symptoms in and out of the classroom
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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ADHD and Students: When to get evaluated
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Helping children learn to play independently
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Bilingualism and babies
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Minimizing emotional outbursts
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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Benefits of reducing a toddler’s screen time
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Introducing Curious Neuron
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Nov 13, 2019 |