The Growing Brain

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Building Sibling Relationships Jan 20, 2020

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Two or more kids? This episode is for you. We’re talking about ways to build strong relationships between siblings, how to manage competition, sibling rivalry, and much more.

How to Talk to Kids about the News Jan 06, 2020

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In today's 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to know when - and how - to talk to kids about what is happening. How much is too much? How do we talk about difficult things in an age-appropriate way? How do we respond to their questions? In this episode, we'll look at answers to these questions and more.

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Dec 23, 2019

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How can we raise children who are aware of their own feelings and the feelings of others? Looking for simple ways to weave emotional intelligence into your daily life? Look no further.

Effective School Communication Dec 09, 2019

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Every parent who sends a child to school deals with appropriate ways to communicate effectively with the school. We talk about parent conferences, how to respond when things aren't going well, and other tips for getting started on the right foot.

Technology and Kids: What You Need to Know Nov 25, 2019

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Pre-teen begging for a smart phone? Toddler anxious for more screen time? In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad with technology, including social media, texting, cyber bullying, and more.

Understanding Your Child's Temperament Nov 11, 2019

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Each child has his or her own temperament, and each parent does, too. In this episode, we explore different temperaments and how this knowledge can help parents best respond to their children.

How to Help Children Manage Big Changes Oct 28, 2019

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Children moving to new homes, switching schools, dealing with a parent's divorce… learn strategies for helping children manage these important moments in their lives.

Making Sense of The Teen Years Oct 14, 2019

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Teenagers! There's so much to love, and also… a few things to be curious, worried or just confused about. In this episode, we dive into what's happening in the brain of teenagers, and how parents can respond.

What is Attachment? Sep 19, 2019

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The amazing Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of New York Times best-sellers The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline gives us the run down on attachment. What is it, and why should parents know about it?

Positive Discipline Sep 19, 2019

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We've never met a child who has never misbehaved, so every parent needs to know how to effectively use discipline. In this episode, we learn discipline strategies that help build children's capacity to make good choices.

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