Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to Parenting

Wonder of Parenting - A Brain-Science Approach to 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

July 17, 2025 29 mins
From May of 2022: The Sassy Daughter. A mom writes in about her 10 year old daughter whose behavior is causing concern in the family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nick Isles, of the newly formed Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys in the UK joins the show to talk about the issues of boys from a UK perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 10, 2025 35 mins
From November 2020: Tim asks Michael about some of the key issues girls face today and how we as parents can support them and help them thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Author and Naturalist Susie Spikol joins the podcast to offer creative, imaginative ways to get our kids outside and why it's good for their brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 3, 2025 30 mins
From September 20, 2018. The second episode of the show. What Are Girls Made Of? Michael Gurian and Tim Wright take the 30,000 foot view of a girl’s brain and some of the insights it can give you for raising your daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 30, 2025 35 mins
Michael and Tim look at the challenges our boys have in expressing their emotional challenges and how we can help them thrive in the midst of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From September, 2020: A mom asks how she can talk about dying and death with her four year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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USAToday journalist Rachel Hale joins the show to offer insights into the manosphere and how to protect our boys from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From November, 2020: A mom writes in about her 10 year old son and how his behavior seems to be changing. She wonders what might be puberty and what might be other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ted Page, author of the new book, Good Grandpa, joins Michael and Tim as they offer wisdom to dads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 12, 2025 35 mins
From June 2019: Michael and Tim talk about their dads and about their lives as dads with an emphasis on what makes dads special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 9, 2025 38 mins
Most of what we hear about masculinity has to do with toughness, toxicity, and being the alpha male. Michael suggests that the male brain is actually quite fragile and that our call is to build boys who are compassionate and resilient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From September, 2020: A mom writes concerned about her 13 year son who is consistently lying about his behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michael and Tim are joined by teacher Daniel Parlato to look at why boys are falling behind in school and strategies for helping them thrive throughout their educational experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From January, 2020:  Michael and Tim look at the effects of pornography on a boy’s brain and the legal issues surrounding online porn when it comes to our boys and girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 39 mins
Michael and Tim review the Netflix show, Adolescence, and offer some insights into toxic masculinity, the Manosphere, and raising our sons with a positive vision for manhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Nov. 2018: Michael and Tim look at the impact of video games on your kids—especially your sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 19, 2025 38 mins
A mom is struggling with keeping her 9-year-old son engaged with school. Is homeschooling an option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 35 mins
From November 2020: Michael and Tim talk about the current state of Girls and STEM in schools and the workplace, with strategies for helping them succeed in those arenas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Erin Morrison joins the show to share with moms how to make time for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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