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 (267)
Susie Allison: Kids don't learn social skills at school, they learn them at home
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Tarah Schwartz: A long road to motherhood (miscarriage, IVF and Adoption)
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I can't express my frustrations with my parent: it always becomes about them bei...
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Karl Mercuri: Social Emotional Learning tips for schools and teachers
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Bethan O'Riordan: How to improve your self-compassion as a parent
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You are yelling at your child because you are dysregulated...here is how to chan...
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How to become an emotionally aware parent
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Why we should alleviate stress around breastfeeding and support all moms
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What you should know about screen time in kids younger than 2
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Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parent...
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What play looks like when you are traveling around the world with 4 kids
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Can grandparents ruin how you are parenting your child?
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Ask yourself: Why am I yelling at my kids?
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Dr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious child
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Melinda Wenner Moyer: Raising kind humans
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This new habit has helped me appreciate the small things
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Dr. Bruce Perry: How to raise resilient children, work on yourself and better un...
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Dr. Julie Scorah: Barriers to care for Autistic children
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Dr. Cheng Qian: Should my child see a therapist?
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Reflecting on the holidays: Kids using screens, child meltdowns and family argum...
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1 report of child sexual abuse every 2 weeks is reported in Quebec daycares
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How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5
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Your child isn't misbehaving, they are dysregulated
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Why we need to talk to our kids about sex with Sarah Jones
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Tips to help parents survive the holidays with Dr. Tamara Soles
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What does paid parental leave look like in the US vs Canada?
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Rough night with my 3-year-old: here is how I survived and thrived!
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How to teach our kids to become mentally strong with Amy Morin
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Fatherhood: Positive parenting, staying at home and working on emotional trigger...
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Tips to foster your child's interest in science with Emily Calandrelli
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If you often feel guilty and like you are messing up as a parent, listen to this...
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How to address your child's most difficult behaviours with Bryana Kappadakunnel
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After becoming a parent, I started to fear dying...
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How language, music and sleep change the brain with Dr. Emily Coffey
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Is my child a people-pleaser?
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5 important tips for new parents
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How to talk to your child about death
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How can parents work on self-compassion and mindfulness with Dr. Simón Guendelma...
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What can parents learn from a prison in Cyprus?
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I saw a child get spanked and kicked while on our family vacation: here are my t...
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How to set your child up for success in math with Jess & Nicole
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Understanding the link between attachment and discipline with Dr. Sarah Bren
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Get a deeper understanding of your child's behavior with Dr. Mona Delahooke
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How to transition a child into daycare according to research
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Helping your child with transitions with guest host Anna Skates
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Is Screen Time Harmful For Children Under 2?
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5 skills to work on before your child starts school
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Surrogacy & parenting with dads Bret and Stephen
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Why boredom is important for kids with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler
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Visual development in kids with Dr. Rani Banik
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