

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting
Parenting
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.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 31min
Best of: The Daughter Who Went Behind Her Parents Back
From September, 2021: The Daughter Who Went Behind Her Parents Back. A dad is concerned about something his daughter did behind their backs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2026 • 36min
Listener Question: The Fear-Filled 10-Year-Old
A mom is concerned about her sons fears of being alone and being alone in the dark. Michael responds with several practical strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2026 • 31min
Best of: Does Violent Play Lead to Violent Children?
From August 2021: Does Violent Play Lead to Violent Children? A mom is concerned about the “violent play and storytelling” of her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2026 • 35min
Listener Question: When a Son Wants to Distance from a Mom
A listener writes in asking how to help moms successfully help their sons individuate while not losing their hearts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2026 • 31min
Best of: How to Blend a Blended Family
From May, 2021: How to Blend a Blended Family. A mom is about to move in with her boyfriend. She brings a son into the relationship as does he. Her concern is for her boyfriend’s son and how he will transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2026 • 36min
Hope for Overwhelmed Moms with Guest Rebecca Olson
Mom coach Rebecca Olson joins the podcast to share insights and strategies into how moms can find balance in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2026 • 33min
Best of: Listener Question—Should I Expect My Kids to Sit Through Family Meals?
From March, 2021: A mom writes about the challenge she’s facing getting her husband to agree to family meals, claiming boys have a hard time doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2026 • 33min
Mom to Mom: How to Raise Boys
Maggie Dent, author of the best-selling book, Mothering Our Boys, and mother of four grown sons, joins the podcast from Australia to offer helpful and often humorous insights into mothering boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2026 • 33min
Best of: Listener Question: Calming Strategies for Students
From December, 2020: A teacher writes concerned about one of her students and wonders how she can help all of her students learn calming techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2026 • 32min
My Son Gets Overly Fixated
A mom writes in on Facebook concerned about how fixed her son becomes on little things to the detriment of other things like his studies. Michael helps clarify between OCD, ADHD and ADD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


