

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.
Episodes
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Dec 29, 2025 • 32min
Best Of : Listener Question—Screens, Naps, and Bedtime
From January, 2021: A mom writes in trying to juggle naps and screens, learning to issues around bedtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2025 • 13min
Best Of: The Wonder of Parenting Holiday Extravaganza
From December, 2023: The Wonder of Parenting Holiday Extravaganza. Michael and Tim share a brief holiday podcast to wish you happy holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2025 • 21min
"Best Of" The Holiday Episode: The Power of Traditions
From December 2018: Michael and Tim talk about the values and memories shaping power of traditions not only during the holidays but throughout the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2025 • 35min
Navigating Grief through the Holidays
Michael shares from his personal experience of losing his wife Gail insights into handling grief during the holidays, with a special focus on how to help our kids when they grieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2025 • 30min
Best Of : Listener Question: How Can I Get My Husband to help with the Kids?
From September, 2020: With many parents now working at home and helping their kids navigate online school, this mom wonders how to help her husband help out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2025 • 34min
Best Of : Holidays, Consumerism, and Your Kids
From December, 2023: Michael and Tim offer insights into navigating the consumerism of the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2025 • 33min
Best Of: Listener Question—The Pessimistic Child
From August 2020: A mom writes in wondering how to help her son who wrestles with pessimism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2025 • 34min
How To Help Kids Move From Trauma to Resilience. Guest Dr. Fletch.
Dr Fletch is back to talk about her experience with trauma as a child and how we can help our kids move from their own trauma to resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2025 • 32min
Best Of: Listener Question: My Brain Made Me Do It!
From February 2020: A 3 year old is wrestling with impulse control and blames his brain. Michael and Tim dig into the brain science to talk about how to help our kids manage their impulses as they grow into adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2025 • 32min
Celebrating Birthdays Without Breaking the Bank! Guest Nikki McPhetridge
Nikki McPhetridge, author of Maya's Birthday Wish, joins the show to help parents find simpler, more joy-filled ways to celebrate birthdays without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


