Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Parents don’t snap for one reason — they snap because stress builds faster than awareness.The Reflective Parenting Podcast, hosted by neuroscientist and mom of three Dr. Cindy Hovington, helps parents understand what’s happening inside them before they snap and why recognizing it sooner is the key to change.Through personal reflections and conversations with clinicians and experts, the podcast explores why parenting feels so intense, why insight often disappears under stress, and what it means t...
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Episodes (266)
When you discipline your child are you also doing this one important thing?
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Exploring Perimenopause with Dr. Kristina Calder
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How to have emotionally intelligent arguments with your partner
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What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy Zhang
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How the connection recession is impacting parents with Rich Woo
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How to build resilience in children by allowing them to fail with Jessica Lahey
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Am I escalating this situation with my child?
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Supporting emotional development through play with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
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The power of connection in addiction treatment with Travis Goodman
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How to parent yourself first and break unhealthy cycles with Bryana Kappadakunne...
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Moving away from positive parenting and towards reflective parenting
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How to talk to children about the Los Angeles wildfires with Dr. Tamara Soles
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Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sar...
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Strengthening Family Connections through Self-Regulation With Dr. Bruce Perry (R...
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Nurturing A Secure Attachment with Reflective Skills: Insights with Dr. Nicole L...
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A mother's healing journey after losing her husband to suicide
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Tips to help parents reduce stress and overwhelm during the holidays
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Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn
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Ask Dr. Cindy: How can I better manage my mental load?
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The Hidden Struggles of New Fathers with Dr. Pierre Azzam
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The Role of Community and Support in Fertility with Lauren Enright
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Embracing Goodbyes: What to do when a child struggles with getting rid of a toy
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Navigating Burnout: Strategies for Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Jessi Gold
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Attachment, Emotions & Separation Anxiety with Erin O'Connor, Ph.D.
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Do you allow yourself to feel joy?
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Were you ever told "You need to discipline your child right now!"?
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Creating Lasting Memories with Your Children
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Preparing your child for preschool using play
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Setting Boundaries and Holding Space for Teenagers' Emotions with Kirsten Cobabe
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Parental stress has become a public health concern: here are my thoughts
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The science of happiness with Stephanie Harrison, author of the New Happy
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My life as a neuroscientist turned entrepreneur and homeschooling mom of 3
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What are your 2 core values and how do they help you make hard decisions?
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Why is parenting hard for me but it seems so easy for my partner? It's frustrati...
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How your well-being of today could impact your relationship with your future tee...
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How would you score on a well-being test?
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It's easier to be angry than sad: Tips to support your child (and yourself)
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Building Confidence as a Parent
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When you feel like a shitty parent for giving your child a consequence...
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Understanding and Addressing Child Deception with Dr. Victoria Talwar
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You don't have to re-create a "new you": focus on getting to know yourself inste...
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The Power of Connection and Community for Dads with Chris Rodack
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Have you been feeling disconnected lately? Here are 3 tips to reconnect.
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Generational Adversity and its Effects on the Gut Microbiome
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Understanding the Challenges of Military Families
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Exploring the Challenges and Solutions of Modern Parenting: Insights from Resear...
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The Science of Well-being: Insights on Happiness and Workplace Wellness
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Everything you need to know before, during and after a divorce to support your c...
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Why we need to stop normalizing postpartum mental health issues with Dr. Tina Mo...
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