In today’s episode, we are joined by Tracie, a speech-language pathologist. What a study found with regard to screen time and a child's cognitive abilities (link below) What is Tracie’s take on Cocomelon and how the characters speak? Why is screen time not recommended before the age of 18 months? What can parents do if their child is already getting screen time under 2? How does language actually develop? You can follow Tracie on Instagram @tracieb.slp Sources to help you make an informed decision for your family: Screen media exposure in the first 2 years of life and preschool cognitive development: a longitudinal study (here) Screen Time and Executive Function in Toddlerhood: A Longitudinal Study (here) Screen time and the development of emotion understanding from age 4 to age 8: A community study (here) Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children (here) Theory of Mind and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Childhood (here) Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode, we are joined by Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski. We discuss all things parent brain - if you’re not sure what that is, this episode is for you. Why is it important to talk about the postpartum period and the brain? Is “mommy brain” negative? Does parenting keep you young? Does a father or non-birthing parent’s brain change when their child is born? Is parental leave adequate around the world? What is the “perfect mother myth” Do we really need the village to raise our children? Is it normal to be stressed and depressed as a new parent? What kind of support exists in the US and Canada for mothers and fathers? What is “mom rage”? Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts about how your child will get hurt? What is the definition of the postpartum period? #1 tips for new parents from Chelsea and Jodi Resources: Chelsea’s book: Mother Brain Jodi’s book (en Français): Le Mommy Brain Boot camp for new dads in the USA Postpartum support international After the Storm: Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood - Emma Jane Unsworth Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode, we are joined by Alanna Gallo, a former educator who sold all her stuff and travels with her 4 kids! 3:30 - What did play look like when your children had a home base, compared to when you left to travel? 8:00 - If you come back to living in one home would you re-create it the same way? 10:23 - What is an open-ended toy? What are the most beneficial toys for independent play? What is a close-ended toy? 16:08 - What is a truly educational toy? 20:35 - Alanna and Cindy share what they think about the current schooling system 30:13 - Why did Alanna start her business? Let’s normalize learning from our mistakes and changing our parenting approach. 36:23 - How can parents keep their children occupied while they do daily tasks? 43:11 - If you have to take time for yourself, and you feel guilty, try this! Follow Alanna @playlearnthrive on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok For more information visit her website https://playlearnthrive.com/ Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Hi friends! I received this question from a listener so I thought I would answer it in today's episode. This parent asked, "If my husband and I have been working hard to validate our 13-month-old feelings but our parents do not, will this be harmful to our child's development and emotions?" It is important to validate our child's feelings, however, if certain adults do not validate their emotions, it is not necessarily harmful. I discuss: what validating emotions looked like when we were growing up and what it look like today how to have this conversation with grandparents whether grandparents can undo the work what are some red flags with grandparents that can be harmful to your child the role of emotions in mental health how to monitor your child when they come back from their grandparent's house Don't forget to review the podcast if you are enjoying it! (and if you are not, feel free to email me to let me know why) Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

We all yell because...we are human. We have moments when we lose our cool and our kids can also have these moments. However, in today's episode, I would like to walk you through a process I did to control my own yelling. If you are yelling more than you would like at your child, listen to today's episode for a few minutes. It will help you start the work. Are you yelling out of frustration? To control? Because of unmet needs? Because you feel triggered? Remember, we are all trying our best to parent our kids. Please don't be hard on yourself if you are struggling. Take moments to connect with yourself and remind yourself that you matter. Take time to connect with your child as well. I know you can do this, and I am honoured that you are listening to this podcast so that I can guide you. I hope you have a lovely week! Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz child psychologist and author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place. 3:22 - Are being worried and being anxious the same thing? How do you know it’s a problem to bring up with your child’s doctor? 6:26 - If I’m an anxious person, how can I teach my child to manage anxiety? 9:36 - Should I hide my emotions from my child? 13:05 - What is a parenting journal and why is it helpful? 15:31 - If you and your partner have different temperaments, how do you deal with each other? 17:10 - What’s the difference between a reaction and a response to your child? 21:30 - Tips for getting through tough moments (i.e bath time) 25:05 - What are cognitive distortions and do I have them? Can I get rid of them? 29:54 - How do you navigate your children’s different temperaments? 33:04 - How do you deal with your child being scared of common things (i.e the dark)? 40:15 - Why can’t I tell my scared child that they’re going to the dentist once we’re already in the car going to the dentist? 42:50 - What is re-appraisal and how is it useful to teach your child to deal with failure and big emotions? To learn more about Dr. Abigail’s work visit her website. Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode, we are joined by Melinda Wenner Moyer, award-winning science journalist and author of How to raise kids who aren’t assholes. Here’s what we talked about: 5:19 - What inspired the book 9:31 - Why is your main message “communication is key?” 12:32 - How can we raise a kind human? 15:48 - How can we foster our child’s emotions if we weren’t raised that way? 21:25 - Should all kids be bullied to become resilient? 27:16 - What are parenting styles and are they really important? 31:36 - What is discipline really? 34:14 - How do you teach your kids compassion and empathy: connecting the dots 38:40 - If I get called into the principal’s office because my child is a bully, what can I do ? 44:18 - How could you talk to your child about racism 46:05 - Melinda’s takeaways Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/YcQMK99i5CQ You can join Melinda on Instagram or Twitter. She releases 2 newsletters a week on Substack. Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Hi friends! In today's solo episode, I talk about a new habit I have been doing this year that has really brought me tons of joy. It only takes me 5 min per day! I have noticed a change in how I perceive difficult moments with my kids and how mindful I am of small beautiful moments with my children. Listen to this short episode to learn more about my new habit and to listen to the story of my 7-year-old daughter and how she pitched an idea of hers at one of my business meetings last week! I hope you have a great week! Resource: 5-minute Journal (this link is for the US): Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode (100th!!!) we are joined by co-host Claudia Belliveau and guest Dr. Bruce D Perry. Here’s what we talked about in this episode: 7:00 - How the brain is organized i.e. a layered cake 13:23 - How to deal with after school - the sequence of engagement 16:14 - How humans communicate: repair and rupture 18:03 - How do we stop the cycle 19:30 - How can we change the health system and classroom based on how the brain works 22:40 - What parents need to know about being a parent: how useful are parent handbooks 25:08 - Humans were not meant to live in the world the way it is, and neither were parents 29:08 - How are single parents supposed to be successful? The caregiving challenge tool 35:15 - If the research is so clear, why is the system still broken? 45:37 - Why did Cindy and Claudia get into this line of work? 48:40 - Are child psychiatrists really doing the best job they can do? 52:37 - What can a parent do if they experienced childhood adversity themselves? Are they a lost cause? 1:00:13 - Is my child’s development at risk if home life is heated? 1:02:54 - How can we help our children build resilience? 1:07:38 - What is Dr. Perry’s #1 tip for parents? 1:11:54 - Summary of the episode and the most important takeaway points My favorite quotes from the episode “Curious Neuron is an example of positive change in the right direction” - Dr. Bruce D Perry “Be an advocate for yourself and your child. If you need a break, find a way to take it, don’t let anyone lead you to believe that it’s selfish.” Dr. Cindy Hovington Join Dr. Perry on twitter or on his website Check out this campaign run by Nike called Why So Sad? https://www.nikesb.com/whysosad Why So Sad? is an ongoing exploration into the nature of mental health initiated by John Rattray. After losing his sister to suicide and dealing with depression himself, Rattray developed the project starting in 2017. Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Julie Scorah a licensed neuropsychologist at McGill University. Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them. Here’s a preview of what we talked about: 11:21 - What should parents be looking for in terms of symptoms? When is the proper age to get a diagnosis and how is autism diagnosed? 18:52 - What is the prevalence of autism? 22:22 - Does autism present differently in girls than in boys? 25:52 - What are the motions after your child receives an autism diagnosis? Is it all bad? 37:22 - Is there DNA testing available to help diagnose autism and is it useful? 39:38 - What are the differences in the brain of a child with autism compared to a typically developing brain 42:53 - Are any birthing conditions (preeclampsia, pre-mature, etc) correlated with the likelihood of the child having autism? 46:40 - Why do autistic individuals have sensory sensitivities and what are they? 51:57 - Can being female be protective against developing autism? Resources: Join Dr. Scorah and her team on Twitter To get involved in research check out the ACAR website or send an e-mail to autism@mcgill.ca ASD pathways study World Health Organization Training for caregivers of children with autism For more information visit the podcast summary page here. Tune in next week for episode 100 with Dr. Bruce D Perry!! Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Cheng Qian, Stanford & Harvard trained Clinical Psychologist. We speak about all things difficult behaviors. Specifically Dr. Qian gives useful, effective and simple tips & tricks to deal with your child’s difficult behaviors. Here’s a preview of what we talked about: 4:03 - When to seek professional help for tantrums 6:47 - What can a parent expect in a therapist’s office 10:32 - How do we teach our kids how to comply or listen 13:25 - How to deal with a child who won’t clean up their playroom, ever 16:51 - How to use praise and rewards in an effective way 19:57 - How to deal with biting, hitting, yelling and throwing things depending on your child’s age 27:19 - What to do after a child comes out of a tantrum 28:39 - How do emotions and emotion regulation skills play into difficult situations 33:54 - Once you notice a pattern in your child’s misbehaving, how do you implement change 36:41 - Great tips for bedtime 42:35 - How to choose a child therapist or psychologist 49:40 - What if I’m doing the work, but my child’s tantrums are getting worse 51:04 - What is my role as a parent in my child’s tantrums Find the podcast summary page here. Join Dr. Qian on Instagram here How to build a calming corner Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bCsG6QW9ZYY Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Happy New Year Curious Neuron Parents! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. In today's episode, I reflect on some aspects of my holidays that you might have experienced and I share my 2023 goals. Here is what I chatted about: Should kids use a screen the entire time they are with the family during family gatherings? What my husband did when my 3-year-old didn't want to take turns with his brother My thoughts about family arguments (political, religious, values, etc). How can we develop our critical thinking skills and conflict resolution skills in 2023? My business and personal goals for 2023. Please take a moment to fill in this feedback form! (this is not a rating or review) https://forms.gle/8rf6Md6VQfnp1dft9 Try my Wondergrade App for kids ages 3-8. https://www.wondergrade.com Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Content warning: Sexual abuse We need to talk about this. We need to learn how to protect our children from sexual predictors. I reached out to author Jayneen Sanders to learn more about what we can do to protect our kids. Here is what we discussed: Questions you should ask your daycare about how they teach kids body safety (all daycare should!) We revisit parts of our last conversation about teaching our own kid's body safety We discuss body safety programs in schools We chat about signs a child is being sexually abused at home How to create a safe space for your child to come to you if they have been sexually abused and how you can support them Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5fz1DwVFlKc Learn more from Jayneen Sanders: Visit her website for free printable body safety posters: https://e2epublishing.info/posters Purchase her books: Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=jayneen+sanders&crid=13KT99CP00IQE&sprefix=jaynenn+san%2Caps%2C116&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_11 US: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-About-Boundaries-Consent-Respect/dp/1925089185/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TZ5Z1ZTPKV8O&keywords=jayneen+sanders&qid=1671500572&sprefix=jayneen+sanders%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3 Australia: https://shop.e2epublishing.info Article from CTV news Montreal: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/1-report-of-child-sexual-abuse-every-2-weeks-is-reported-in-quebec-daycares-documents-1.6092492 Scientific Articles: School-based child sexual abuse prevention programs: a review of effectiveness Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Prevention Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

This is not your conventional toy and app review. I will name a few that I love (not sponsored), however, I want to give you a framework to help you choose them on your own! First, I review what play should look like in our homes. Open-ended and self-directed play is the best! I review some of our favorite toy companies and give you a list of TYPES of items and toys you can include in your home. Need more ideas? Visit my website below! https://www.curiousneuron.com/shop If you need more help with this, I have my Play and Brain Development course. It has TONS of play ideas using everyday items and also explains how this is helping your child build cognitive skills. Until December 31st, 2022, use the code PODCAST30 to get $30 off this program!!! https://www.curiousneuron.com/playcamp I also discussed apps we use in our homes and why we love them. I also give you some tips to help you select high-quality apps for your kids. Wondergrade for emotional learning (this is my app!) Get a 2-week free trial: https://www.wondergrade.com Pok Pok for open-ended play: They were kind enough to offer you 50% off an annual subscription! Use code" Curious Neuron" and click the link below: https://playpokpok.com/redeem/ Sago Mini School: https://sagomini.com/school/ Khan Academy Kids: https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/ Scientific Sources: Are educational preschool apps designed to teach? An analysis of the app market The Importance of Self-Directed Play How educational are “educational” apps for young children? Less-structured time in children's daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioning Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

The word I would like you to remember today is "dysregulated". Is my child dysregulated? Am I dysregulated? How can I regulate my child? The reason why I am chatting about this in today's podcast is that I attended this outdoor event this week and as the night went on and the children around me clearly became dysregulated, they started acting out and parents started yelling at them and getting upset. If we can shift or think from "misbehaving" to dysregulated then it will help us support our child's needs at that moment. I explain the science of this and give you tips to help regulate yourself and your child. I hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to rate this podcast! Want some help with my Wondergrade app? Test it out using our free 2-week trial! https://www.wondergrade.com Need more help understanding your child's emotions and behavior? Purchase this 90 min workshop from Curious Neuron Academy https://www.curiousneuron.com/behaviorandemotions Visit the Academy: https://www.curiousneuron.com/for-parents Understand more about the brain and trauma and stress with Dr. Bruce Perry's book: What happened to you Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Content warning: sexual violence, sex industry, difficult conversations In today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Jones, Tony winner writer, performer and director of Sell Buy Date. Sarah and I had very important and uncomfortable conversations about sex, the sex industry, sex education, and gendered violence. You might be thinking, “what does this have to do with being a parent?!?” well, tune in and you’ll understand exactly how necessary these conversations are. Sarah discusses what she learned through making her unorthodoc (documentary) ranging from adultifying our young daughters, how Barbie is directly related to the sex industry, and how important it is to meet everyone you meet with compassion and curiosity. Questions we can ask ourselves as parents include: Am I forcing my kids to hug grandma even when they don’t want to? Am I telling my young boys they are so handsome that they’re going to be chased after by girls when they’re older? Am I scared to talk to my kids about sex? If so, then today’s episode is definitely for you! This episode is like nothing you’ve heard before on the Curious Neuron Podcast, so grab your partner and listen. Watch this episode on YouTube: Join Sarah Jones on Instagram here Organizations to look into https://thelifestory.org/ https://www.acalltomen.org/ You can watch Sell Buy Date on Amazon Prime or Apple TV. The deeply personal film is a witty documentary / narrative hybrid following Jones and her multicultural characters (she plays 5 characters in the film!) on a journey exploring our relationship to the sex industry via Sarah’s hilarious comedy and social justice lens. Sell/Buy/Date is written, and directed by Sarah Jones, and is executive produced by Meryl Streep with appearances by Ilana Glazer and Bryan Cranston. Watch the trailer here. Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Please leave a rating for our podcast on iTunes! Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

Perhaps you are looking forward to the holidays or perhaps you are not. Unwanted comments from family members judging how you are parenting your child, big emotions from your child because they are tired and overwhelmed, and hanging out with that family member that always drinks too much and says uncomfortable comments. (sigh) In today's episode, I chatted with child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles (based in Montreal) and asked her all the questions you need answered to help you throughout this holiday season. Here is what we chatted about: How to support your child's big emotions/tantrums during family gatherings How to support neurodivergent children How to set boundaries with family members that are racist, sexist or behave inappropriately What to do when a family member tries to parent your child or judge the way you are parenting them How to navigate the holidays with young kids if you just got divorced What to say to your child when they don't say thank you and do not seem grateful for the gift they received How to support a child with social anxiety during the holidays Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZvGixGQy5uU You can follow Dr. Tamara Soles on Instagram @drtamarasoles or reach her/learn from her through her website https://drtamarasoles.com Listen to her podcast: This hour has 50 min https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-hour-has-50-minutes/id1509389703 Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today's episode of the Curious Neuron podcast, I chatted with Amira Allen, Ph.D. and visiting professor at Drake University along with 3 parents (2 moms and 1 dad). We discuss the research behind paid leave and the benefits it brings to not only the parents but the children as well. However, we all know the benefits of paid leave, but do you know how many months many parents (moms or dads) get in Canada? Do you know how many weeks most parents (moms and dads) get in the United States? Watch this episode or listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music! Subscribe today! Follow Curious Neuron on Instagram @curious_neuron for more science-backed parenting support. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more science-backed parenting content. Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6CtpJ0yH-Y&t=39s Research: Racial/ethnic Variation in Residential Fathers’ Time in Childcare and Co-presence with Children Young Adult Parents’ Work–Family Conflict: The Roles of Parenting Stress and Parental Conflict Dr. Allen's Thesis FAMILY TIME: THE ROLE OF WORKPLACE POLICIES AND HOW PARENTS SPEND THEIR TIME Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today's episode, I share the tough night I had with my 3-year-old as a reminder that kids can actually learn how to regulate their emotions but that they need our guidance and it comes in baby steps. My son wasn't happy that he had to take his bath and go to bed. He was dancing and having fun. It took over an hour to regulate aka calm him down and guess what...I didn't lose my mind! I share my tips and story with you to help you next time this happens to you! I hope you enjoy today's episode. Need help teaching your child how to cope with emotions? Click the link below to try my app, Wondergrade for 2 weeks: https://www.wondergrade.com Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Morin, psychologist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Today we focus on how we as parents can be mentally strong. Being a parent is really hard, and sometimes we can set ourselves up for success by realizing things we are and aren’t doing. Amy has a great way of putting things into perspective & she makes working on ourselves seem possible. We talk a lot about how we were raised in households where emotions other than happiness were not allowed to be expressed … if this sounds like you, tune in to understand what this means about your parenting style. Amy gives us actionable ways to talk to our kids about their emotions, mistakes and failures depending on their developmental stage. We also chat about how the pandemic has impacted our children and what it means for the future. Not only has Amy written books for people, parents and women - she also wrote a children’s book about things they CAN do to be strong. Take a look at what Amy is doing here: Very Well Mind The letter that started it all: https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people/ Read her books here: https://amymorinlcsw.com/books/ Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.com Try my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron Thank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1ow Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron