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)
How to mediate a child's aggressive behavior with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
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Is Cocomelon addictive?
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Screentime is not just a passive activity with Cheryl Gotthelf
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Advice for new parents with Cindy Hovington
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Supporting men on their emotional growth journey
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Parental & workplace burnout with Shelley Kemmerer PA-C & Dr. Jaclyn Margolis
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Being a parent is similar to being a CEO
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Can a child's teeth predict their mental health with Dr. Erin Dunn
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How to teach young children to think critically with Julie Bogart
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The importance of community when you have a neurodivergent child
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This will change how you view your child's behavior
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Parenting that focuses on mutual respect with Alyson Schafer
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Encore: Eating real food during and after pregnancy with Lily Nichols
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Teaching children about gratitude
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Why parents should be child advocates with Anna Skates
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Tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life with Dr. M...
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The science of physical punishment and spanking
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Why I think positive parenting is misunderstood
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Early childhood stress and brain development with Claudia Belliveau, PhD(c)
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Managing our child's difficult behaviours
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How to develop theory of mind through play with Dr. Mark Sabbagh
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Depression symptoms after I stopped nursing
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How does our child's nutrition influence behavior? With Dr. Nicole Beurkens
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Identifying sensory sensitivities in children with Laura Petix
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Is "mom brain" a myth with Dr. Jodi Pawluski
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What are true educational toys and apps?
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Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil
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Raising children while working on child traumas
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Social anxiety vs shyness with Dr. Cara Goodwin
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Are we supposed to bond instantly with our baby?
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Does spanking really discipline a child? with Mr. Chazz
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Birth Trauma
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Fatherhood and masculinity with Justin Baldoni
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A child's development is not dependent on "educational toys"
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How to raise good humans with Dr. Bobbi Wegner
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Helping parents harness their inner voice with Ethan Kross
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How to support the development of executive function skills with Dr. Aliza Press...
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Talking to your child about body safety with Jayneen Sanders
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What does mental health look like after having a baby?
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Eating real food during pregnancy with Lily Nichols
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Evidence-based tools for supporting your child's brain development with Dr. Mari...
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How to start a business while also being a stay-at-home mom with Curious Neuron...
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Does your parenting style matter? With Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alvarez
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Am I experiencing burnout? With Krysten Taprell
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Learning how to manage our emotions with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
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Embracing Neurodiversity with Beck Spectrum
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Cultivating a secure attachment with our child with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
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The gut-brain connection in children with Dr. Bridget Callaghan
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Stress during pregnancy with Dr. Suzanne King
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Interest-led learning and homeschooling with Jen Lumanlan
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