Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.

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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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Why we need to stop normalizing postpartum mental health issues with Dr. Tina Mo...

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What to do when you keep saying "I don't have time for myself"

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Embracing Self-Kindness: Dr. Kristen Neff on the Life-Changing Power of Self-Com...

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Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood with Erica Djossa CEO of Momwell

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Was my child's misbehaviour due to my lack of emotional coping skills? Here is h...

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How building executive functions can support your child's motivation in school w...

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How parental stress trickles down to our kids: The Spillover Theory explained

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Is the state of my relationship damaging my attachment with my child?

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Empowering Dads to Express and Manage Emotions

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These 3 leadership skills are important for parents

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Protecting yourself and healing from a narcissistic person with best selling aut...

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How my grandpa Roger taught be to be resilient

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Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?

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How to become a mentally strong couple with Amy Morin

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Why your own emotional intelligence matters as a parent with Genny Rumancik

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What if the word "anxiety" didn't exist? How would we describe this feeling?

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The importance of giving our kid the permission to feel: Understanding emotional...

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Reflection prompts to help parents reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024

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Thriving During the Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Health and Boundary...

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Is it "bad behaviour" or trauma response? My thoughts after my 91 year old grand...

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A parent's guide to understanding their child's emotional development with Dr. A...

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How I taught my kids to take each others perspective during arguments

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Supporting social-emotional skills in neurodivergent children with Dr. Julie Sco...

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77% of children who experience abuse or maltreatment are victimized by their par...

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How to Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

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This is why we shouldn't discipline toddlers for not sharing

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Why we shouldn't criticize our children

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How to parent children with challenging temperaments to ensure you have a strong...

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Helping Children Face their Fears

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The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Physiotherapist Tatianna

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From Neuroscientist to a Homeschooling mom of 3: A Personal Journey and Insights...

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Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sar...

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5 Journaling and Reflective Parenting Questions to Ask Yourself

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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: How to maintain a healthy relationship after having kids

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Emotional Intelligence 101: What this should look like in your home

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Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Media

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Will arguing in front of my child cause them harm?

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Is screen time messing up my child?

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How to respond rather than react to your child's behavior

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5 regrets I don't want to have when I am 90: lessons from my grandmother

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A daily routine that has improved my child's "bad days"

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Empowerment and Personal Growth: A Deep Dive with Andrea Navedo

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Risk factors for maltreating our children are different in moms and dads

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Decoding Couples: Surviving Parenthood without Losing Your Partner

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Mastering Parent-Child Conversations with Negotiation Skills

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Supporting Dads: Breaking the Stigma on Men's Mental Health in Prenatal and Post...

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Evelyn Tribole: Raising Intuitive Eaters and Overcoming Diet Culture

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Navigating the "What-Ifs": Managing Anxiety in Children and Adults through Emoti...

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Predicting Attachment Styles and Navigating Pregnancy: A Deep Dive with Drs. Sha...

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The science of mom rage and finding euphoric moments in parenting

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