Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
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Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
What if one book could help you see yourself more clearly as a parent?As parents, we're constantly learning. We listen to podcasts, read books, and consume endless advice online, but real growth happens when we pause long enough to reflect on what we're learning and what it means for our own lives.W...
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Reflection on loving more deeply and being present
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This week, I'm sharing six simple mantras from the book How to Love that made me stop, reflect, and think differently about the...
Reflection on the Hidden Risks Inside Kids' Group Chats
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What does Toy Story 5 have to do with raising emotionally healthy kids?
Trigger warning: masturbation is mentioned in th...
3 reflections about how we take care of ourselves as parents
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Why do so many parents feel like they don't have time to take care of themselves?
The answer isn't as simple as being bus...
Reflections on Radicalization: Could It Happen to My Child?
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When we hear the word radicalization, we often think, "That could never happen to my family." But what if radicalization begins...
3 reflections on how you experience unpleasant emotions
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How do you allow yourself to feel, experience and move past unpleasant emotions?
In this episode, I share how unpleasant...
3 reflections on what my grandma taught me about parenting
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This was a hard episode for me to record but I needed to honour my grandmother who passed away yesterday.
Today's reflec...
3 reflections on self-love (and how this will nourish your happiness)
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This week, we are reflecting on our self-love.
This week's reflections are:
As parents I think we need to remember...
Why self-care isn't working for you
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After five months away from the microphone, I'm finally back.
If you've been wondering where I've been, tha...
You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Untangling a Tricky Family Dynamic with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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Family dynamics can feel especially intense around the holidays and one of the most challenging patterns many parents face is t...
Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal
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If you’ve ever ended a night thinking, “Why did I snap again?” — this episode is for you.
Today, we’re diving into what’s...
The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)
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Hi Reflective Parents! This week, we are talking about something I keep hearing from parents which is snapping at our kids even...
Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids
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If you keep snapping, shutting down, or feeling guilty, even though you “know” what to do... this episode will finally make it...
What all dads need to hear about emotions and their son's future mental health
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Today on the Reflective Parenting Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman to talk about something many p...
Are you having unhealthy conflict? Here's what science says.
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This episode will change how you see conflict.
We’re talking about the proven communication patterns that destroy connect...
Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult
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If you’ve ever wondered why you become a different version of yourself during conflict… this episode is going to change the way...
Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection
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Ever wonder why some moments with your child feel effortless and deeply connected — while others leave you drained, reactive, o...
What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior
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In today’s episode, Devon Kuntzman and I dive deep into what’s really happening inside your toddler’s brain when they lose it —...
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
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Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.
Today, we’re going deepe...
Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions (part 1)
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You’ve heard the advice: “Teach your child to name their emotions.”
But what if the real secret to helping your child (an...
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
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Do you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because...
The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently
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Parents, this one is big.
Today we’re breaking down punishment vs discipline, what science says, how it impacts your chil...
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
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This episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.
If you’ve ever tiptoed around your c...
How music can lower stress and anxiety (for you and your child)
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This episode will inspire you to see music as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and everyday parenting.
It’...
Replay: Looking beyond your child's behaviour with Dr. Mona Delahooke
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I am going to be taking a short break.
Meanwhile, enjoy this replay of one of my favourite episodes with Dr. Mona Delaho...
Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally)
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Is your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective?
In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspect...
A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience)
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In this episode, we explore the idea of “shifting your lens” — a powerful metaphor grounded in science that helps parents under...
Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here's What the Science Says
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Are you following positive parenting but your partner is more authoritarian?
This is a common question I receive from pa...
How does your child respond to stress in conflict?
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Have you ever asked yourself this question?
In today's episode, I give you a different perspective on your child's behav...
I wish I were a more playful parent
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In this episode of the Reflective Parenting Podcast, host Cindy Hovington delves into the transformative power of playfulness i...
Invalidation in your relationship: Understanding the impact of dismissing emotions
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In this podcast episode, I delve into invalidation and its significant impact on romantic relationships. I highlight common inv...
Psychologist shares how learning the skill of validation can transform your relationships
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Do you ever wonder why your child’s big emotions feel so overwhelming—or why small conflicts with your partner can spiral? In t...
What Happens When You Let Kids Just Be Kids? (And Why It Matters)
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with Amy Chiu
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to slow down and truly let kids be kids. We often get caught u...
How not having a present father impacted my life
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In today's solo episode, I share a little more of my personal story with the hopes of helping you feel validated, less alone or...
Working parent guilt: What no one tells you
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with Daisy Dowling
Balancing work and parenting feels impossible sometimes, doesn’t it? Between deadlines, meetings, and...
2 min reflection for days you feel like you are failing at parenting
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Hi dear friends,
From the number of you that downloaded our last grounding meditation, it seems like you enjoyed it!
The New Parent Journey: Essential Tools for Achieving Balance, Connection & Wellbeing
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with Erica Diamond
Those early days of parenthood can feel like survival mode—your routines are gone, your identity feels...
Parenting in the digital world: the conversations families may not be having (but should)
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We often focus on limiting and banning our kids’ screen time—but what if the most effective digital parenting conversations req...
5 min moment of pause to help parents regulate
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The next time you experience a chaotic moment and need to pause, listen to this 5 min audio to help you regulate.
Let me...
Struggling with work-life balance? Try the design your own life approach instead!
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Hi friends! I have been hearing so many parents tell me that they feel overwhelmed trying to figure out how to balance work and...
Mother's Day Reflection: Am I addressing my needs?
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Happy Mother's Day!
I wanted to post today on Mother's Day because of the conversations I have been having with moms all...