The Science of Parenting
Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal.
Episodes
Welcome to The Science of Parenting podcast, connecting you with research-based information that fits your family. Join us each week as we explore parenting decisions and the realities of raising a family.
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Have parenting questions? Our Human Sciences experts—moms with kids from babies to young adults—are here to help with all your parenting needs.
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Things may feel a little surreal right now with COVID-19, but our parenting pros help us navigate our current reality by keeping us rooted in trustworthy information.
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The balancing act of parenting isn’t always easy. Our pros dig into the latest research and current realities facing today’s families.
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In the midst of COVID-19, lots of big milestone events are getting cancelled. Did you know many of these events could meet the research definition of a ritual? Listen to our Science of Parenting hosts discuss the impact of missing out on the big moments and how to talk to your kids about it.
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Use our stop, breathe, talk approach to help your kids (and yourself) keep emotions in check.
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Help kids gain self-awareness and minimize emotional outbursts with our favorite technique to keep stressful situations in check.
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Are you tapped into your kids’ feelings or wanting to always be in charge? Our experts dish on a few parenting types.
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Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.
Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal
Do you know what is contributing to your child's meltdowns? Learn tips and tricks on how to anticipate and prevent some of the stress!
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Fill your parenting toolbox with techniques for when emotions are high to help move kids from meltdown to calm down.
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What does it take to get cooperation from our kids? We discussed this and more LIVE!
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Have a plan to manage your emotions using the 4As of communication: accept, acknowledge, apologize, adjust.
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Criticism can get the best of us as parents (and people). Learn to trust yourself as the expert of your own family.
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Celebrate the journey of parenting by focusing on the good stuff. Embrace your child’s unique personality and his or her evolution as a person.
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We went live on Facebook where we discussed the first season of The Science of Parenting podcast, parenting foundations, and what we have learned!
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Being a parent is just one "hat" you wear - you are still a person with your own needs. See what the research says about different ways we can practice self-care.
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Talking with children about race and racial bias can be challenging. Learn strategies and tips to navigate these difficult conversations.
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Flip the switch on stress by learning how to gain resiliency. Learn how to pull stress apart—it might be as easy as switching to paper plates.
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Do you know your strengths as a parent? Check out our 12 characteristics to discover your parenting strengths, then learn how to make a plan for utilizing them.
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