Reflective Parenting Podcast

By Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.

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Episodes: 257

Talar
 Jul 28, 2023
love how practical and science -based this parenting podcast is!

Kathrine
 Feb 27, 2023
Great podcast for parents. Supporting, interesting. Sometimes really heartwarming and sincere.

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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.


Welcome to The Reflective Parenting Podcast, a parenting book club led by neuroscientist, international speaker, mom of three, and founder of Curious Neuron, Dr. Cindy Hovington.


Each month, we'll explore a new book together and reflect on the ideas that can help us better understand ourselves, our emotions, our relationships, and our parenting. Every week, I'll share reflections, insights from neuroscience, and practical takeaways to help you become more self-aware, manage stress more effectively, navigate conflict with greater confidence, and show up as the parent you want to be.


This isn't a book summary podcast. It's an invitation to slow down as parents, think more deeply, and grow alongside your children. 


Because becoming a better parent isn't about consuming more information; it's about reflecting on it with me by your side. 



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Episode Date
Reflections on Radicalization: Could It Happen to My Child?
Jun 30, 2026
3 reflections on how you experience unpleasant emotions
Jun 23, 2026
3 reflections on what my grandma taught me about parenting
Jun 16, 2026
3 reflections on self-love (and how this will nourish your happiness)
Jun 09, 2026
Why self-care isn't working for you
Jun 02, 2026
You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Untangling a Tricky Family Dynamic with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Dec 16, 2025
Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal
Dec 08, 2025
The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)
Dec 01, 2025
Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids
Nov 25, 2025
What all dads need to hear about emotions and their son's future mental health
Nov 17, 2025
Are you having unhealthy conflict? Here's what science says.
Nov 10, 2025
Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult
Nov 03, 2025
Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection
Oct 27, 2025
What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior
Oct 20, 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Oct 13, 2025
Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions
Oct 06, 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
Sep 29, 2025
The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently
Sep 22, 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Sep 15, 2025
How music can lower stress and anxiety (for you and your child)
Sep 08, 2025
Replay: Looking beyond your child's behaviour with Dr. Mona Delahooke
Aug 18, 2025
Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally)
Aug 11, 2025
A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience)
Aug 04, 2025
Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here's What the Science Says
Jul 28, 2025
How does your child respond to stress in conflict?
Jul 21, 2025
I wish I were a more playful parent
Jul 14, 2025
Invalidation in your relationship: Understanding the impact of dismissing emotions
Jul 07, 2025
Psychologist shares how learning the skill of validation can transform your relationships
Jun 30, 2025
What Happens When You Let Kids Just Be Kids? (And Why It Matters)
Jun 22, 2025
How not having a present father impacted my life
Jun 16, 2025
Working parent guilt: What no one tells you
Jun 09, 2025
2 min reflection for days you feel like you are failing at parenting
Jun 04, 2025
The New Parent Journey: Essential Tools for Achieving Balance, Connection & Wellbeing
Jun 02, 2025
Parenting in the digital world: the conversations families may not be having (but should)
May 26, 2025
5 min moment of pause to help parents regulate
May 21, 2025
Struggling with work-life balance? Try the design your own life approach instead!
May 19, 2025
Mother's Day Reflection: Am I addressing my needs?
May 11, 2025
Should I hug my child or ignore them during a tantrum?
May 05, 2025
Am I a helicopter parent? The science of overparenting.
Apr 28, 2025
Why boredom is important for your child's development with Susie Allison
Apr 21, 2025
Why meaningful friendships are important for parental well-being with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Apr 14, 2025
When you discipline your child are you also doing this one important thing?
Apr 07, 2025
Exploring Perimenopause with Dr. Kristina Calder
Mar 31, 2025
How to have emotionally intelligent arguments with your partner
Mar 24, 2025
What the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy Zhang
Mar 17, 2025
Stop searching for parenting advice and try this instead
Mar 10, 2025
How the connection recession is impacting parents with Rich Woo
Mar 03, 2025
How to build resilience in children by allowing them to fail with Jessica Lahey
Feb 24, 2025
Am I escalating this situation with my child?
Feb 17, 2025
Supporting emotional development through play with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Feb 10, 2025
The power of connection in addiction treatment with Travis Goodman
Feb 03, 2025
How to parent yourself first and break unhealthy cycles with Bryana Kappadakunnel
Jan 27, 2025
Moving away from positive parenting and towards reflective parenting
Jan 20, 2025
How to talk to children about the Los Angeles wildfires with Dr. Tamara Soles
Jan 13, 2025
Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren
Jan 06, 2025
Strengthening Family Connections through Self-Regulation With Dr. Bruce Perry (Replay)
Dec 30, 2024
Nurturing A Secure Attachment with Reflective Skills: Insights with Dr. Nicole Letourneau
Dec 23, 2024
A mother's healing journey after losing her husband to suicide
Dec 16, 2024
Tips to help parents reduce stress and overwhelm during the holidays
Dec 09, 2024
Screen time vs Play time in kids under 5 with Tammy Schamuhn
Dec 02, 2024
Ask Dr. Cindy: How can I better manage my mental load?
Nov 25, 2024
The Hidden Struggles of New Fathers with Dr. Pierre Azzam
Nov 17, 2024
The Role of Community and Support in Fertility with Lauren Enright
Nov 11, 2024
Embracing Goodbyes: What to do when a child struggles with getting rid of a toy
Nov 03, 2024
Navigating Burnout: Strategies for Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Jessi Gold
Oct 28, 2024
Attachment, Emotions & Separation Anxiety with Erin O'Connor, Ph.D.
Oct 21, 2024
Do you allow yourself to feel joy?
Oct 14, 2024
Were you ever told "You need to discipline your child right now!"?
Oct 07, 2024
Creating Lasting Memories with Your Children
Sep 30, 2024
Preparing your child for preschool using play
Sep 23, 2024
Setting Boundaries and Holding Space for Teenagers' Emotions with Kirsten Cobabe
Sep 16, 2024
Parental stress has become a public health concern: here are my thoughts
Sep 09, 2024
The science of happiness with Stephanie Harrison, author of the New Happy
Sep 02, 2024
My life as a neuroscientist turned entrepreneur and homeschooling mom of 3
Aug 26, 2024
What are your 2 core values and how do they help you make hard decisions?
Aug 18, 2024
Why is parenting hard for me but it seems so easy for my partner? It's frustrating!
Aug 12, 2024
How your well-being of today could impact your relationship with your future teen
Aug 05, 2024
How would you score on a well-being test?
Jul 29, 2024
It's easier to be angry than sad: Tips to support your child (and yourself)
Jul 22, 2024
Building Confidence as a Parent
Jul 16, 2024
When you feel like a shitty parent for giving your child a consequence...
Jul 08, 2024
Understanding and Addressing Child Deception with Dr. Victoria Talwar
Jul 01, 2024
You don't have to re-create a "new you": focus on getting to know yourself instead
Jun 24, 2024
The Power of Connection and Community for Dads with Chris Rodack
Jun 17, 2024
Have you been feeling disconnected lately? Here are 3 tips to reconnect.
Jun 10, 2024
Generational Adversity and its Effects on the Gut Microbiome
Jun 03, 2024
Understanding the Challenges of Military Families
May 27, 2024
Exploring the Challenges and Solutions of Modern Parenting: Insights from Research
May 20, 2024
The Science of Well-being: Insights on Happiness and Workplace Wellness
May 13, 2024
Everything you need to know before, during and after a divorce to support your child with Dr. Tamara Soles
May 06, 2024
Why we need to stop normalizing postpartum mental health issues with Dr. Tina Montreuil
Apr 29, 2024
What to do when you keep saying "I don't have time for myself"
Apr 22, 2024
Embracing Self-Kindness: Dr. Kristen Neff on the Life-Changing Power of Self-Compassion
Apr 15, 2024
Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood with Erica Djossa CEO of Momwell
Apr 08, 2024
Was my child's misbehaviour due to my lack of emotional coping skills? Here is how I messed up last night.
Apr 01, 2024
How building executive functions can support your child's motivation in school with Dr. Stephanie Carlson
Mar 25, 2024
How parental stress trickles down to our kids: The Spillover Theory explained
Mar 18, 2024
Is the state of my relationship damaging my attachment with my child?
Mar 11, 2024
Empowering Dads to Express and Manage Emotions
Mar 05, 2024
These 3 leadership skills are important for parents
Feb 26, 2024
Protecting yourself and healing from a narcissistic person with best selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Feb 19, 2024
How my grandpa Roger taught be to be resilient
Feb 12, 2024
Loneliness in early parenthood: What can we learn from research?
Feb 05, 2024
How to become a mentally strong couple with Amy Morin
Jan 29, 2024
Why your own emotional intelligence matters as a parent with Genny Rumancik
Jan 22, 2024
What if the word "anxiety" didn't exist? How would we describe this feeling?
Jan 15, 2024
The importance of giving our kid the permission to feel: Understanding emotional Intelligence with Dr. Marc Brackett
Jan 08, 2024
Reflection prompts to help parents reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024
Jan 01, 2024
Thriving During the Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Health and Boundary Setting
Dec 25, 2023
Is it "bad behaviour" or trauma response? My thoughts after my 91 year old grandma was tied down to a chair at the hospital
Dec 18, 2023
A parent's guide to understanding their child's emotional development with Dr. Amanda Sheffield Morris
Dec 11, 2023
How I taught my kids to take each others perspective during arguments
Dec 04, 2023
Supporting social-emotional skills in neurodivergent children with Dr. Julie Scorah
Nov 27, 2023
77% of children who experience abuse or maltreatment are victimized by their parents
Nov 20, 2023
How to Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Nov 13, 2023
This is why we shouldn't discipline toddlers for not sharing
Nov 06, 2023
Why we shouldn't criticize our children
Oct 30, 2023
How to parent children with challenging temperaments to ensure you have a strong bond
Oct 23, 2023
Helping Children Face their Fears
Oct 16, 2023
The Power of Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Physiotherapist Tatianna
Oct 09, 2023
From Neuroscientist to a Homeschooling mom of 3: A Personal Journey and Insights into Parenting
Oct 02, 2023
Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers for Mindful Parenting with Dr. Sarah Bren
Sep 25, 2023
5 Journaling and Reflective Parenting Questions to Ask Yourself
Sep 18, 2023
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: How to maintain a healthy relationship after having kids
Sep 11, 2023
Emotional Intelligence 101: What this should look like in your home
Sep 04, 2023
Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Media
Aug 28, 2023
Will arguing in front of my child cause them harm?
Aug 21, 2023
Is screen time messing up my child?
Aug 14, 2023
How to respond rather than react to your child's behavior
Aug 07, 2023
5 regrets I don't want to have when I am 90: lessons from my grandmother
Jul 31, 2023
A daily routine that has improved my child's "bad days"
Jul 24, 2023
Empowerment and Personal Growth: A Deep Dive with Andrea Navedo
Jul 17, 2023
Risk factors for maltreating our children are different in moms and dads
Jul 10, 2023
Decoding Couples: Surviving Parenthood without Losing Your Partner
Jul 03, 2023
Mastering Parent-Child Conversations with Negotiation Skills
Jun 26, 2023
Supporting Dads: Breaking the Stigma on Men's Mental Health in Prenatal and Postpartum Stages
Jun 19, 2023
Evelyn Tribole: Raising Intuitive Eaters and Overcoming Diet Culture
Jun 12, 2023
Navigating the "What-Ifs": Managing Anxiety in Children and Adults through Emotional Awareness
Jun 05, 2023
Predicting Attachment Styles and Navigating Pregnancy: A Deep Dive with Drs. Shalaka and Alyson
May 29, 2023
The science of mom rage and finding euphoric moments in parenting
May 22, 2023
Susie Allison: Kids don't learn social skills at school, they learn them at home
May 15, 2023
Tarah Schwartz: A long road to motherhood (miscarriage, IVF and Adoption)
May 08, 2023
I can't express my frustrations with my parent: it always becomes about them being the victim
May 01, 2023
Karl Mercuri: Social Emotional Learning tips for schools and teachers
Apr 24, 2023
Bethan O'Riordan: How to improve your self-compassion as a parent
Apr 17, 2023
You are yelling at your child because you are dysregulated...here is how to change this
Apr 10, 2023
How to become an emotionally aware parent
Apr 03, 2023
Why we should alleviate stress around breastfeeding and support all moms
Mar 27, 2023
What you should know about screen time in kids younger than 2
Mar 20, 2023
Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parents
Mar 13, 2023
What play looks like when you are traveling around the world with 4 kids
Mar 06, 2023
Can grandparents ruin how you are parenting your child?
Feb 28, 2023
Ask yourself: Why am I yelling at my kids?
Feb 20, 2023
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz: Tips to help your worried or anxious child
Feb 13, 2023
Melinda Wenner Moyer: Raising kind humans
Feb 06, 2023
This new habit has helped me appreciate the small things
Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Bruce Perry: How to raise resilient children, work on yourself and better understand the brain
Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Julie Scorah: Barriers to care for Autistic children
Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Cheng Qian: Should my child see a therapist?
Jan 09, 2023
Reflecting on the holidays: Kids using screens, child meltdowns and family arguments
Jan 02, 2023
1 report of child sexual abuse every 2 weeks is reported in Quebec daycares
Dec 22, 2022
How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5
Dec 19, 2022
Your child isn't misbehaving, they are dysregulated
Dec 15, 2022
Why we need to talk to our kids about sex with Sarah Jones
Dec 12, 2022
Tips to help parents survive the holidays with Dr. Tamara Soles
Dec 08, 2022
What does paid parental leave look like in the US vs Canada?
Dec 05, 2022
Rough night with my 3-year-old: here is how I survived and thrived!
Dec 02, 2022
How to teach our kids to become mentally strong with Amy Morin
Nov 28, 2022
Fatherhood: Positive parenting, staying at home and working on emotional triggers
Nov 24, 2022
Tips to foster your child's interest in science with Emily Calandrelli
Nov 21, 2022
If you often feel guilty and like you are messing up as a parent, listen to this!
Nov 17, 2022
How to address your child's most difficult behaviours with Bryana Kappadakunnel
Nov 14, 2022
After becoming a parent, I started to fear dying...
Nov 10, 2022
How language, music and sleep change the brain with Dr. Emily Coffey
Nov 07, 2022
Is my child a people-pleaser?
Nov 03, 2022
5 important tips for new parents
Oct 31, 2022
How to talk to your child about death
Oct 24, 2022
How can parents work on self-compassion and mindfulness with Dr. Simón Guendelman
Oct 17, 2022
What can parents learn from a prison in Cyprus?
Oct 10, 2022
I saw a child get spanked and kicked while on our family vacation: here are my thoughts
Oct 03, 2022
How to set your child up for success in math with Jess & Nicole
Sep 26, 2022
Understanding the link between attachment and discipline with Dr. Sarah Bren
Sep 19, 2022
Get a deeper understanding of your child's behavior with Dr. Mona Delahooke
Sep 12, 2022
How to transition a child into daycare according to research
Aug 29, 2022
Helping your child with transitions with guest host Anna Skates
Aug 22, 2022
Is Screen Time Harmful For Children Under 2?
Aug 15, 2022
5 skills to work on before your child starts school
Aug 08, 2022
Surrogacy & parenting with dads Bret and Stephen
Aug 01, 2022
Why boredom is important for kids with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler
Jul 25, 2022
Visual development in kids with Dr. Rani Banik
Jul 18, 2022
How to mediate a child's aggressive behavior with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe
Jul 11, 2022
Is Cocomelon addictive?
Jul 04, 2022
Screentime is not just a passive activity with Cheryl Gotthelf
Jun 27, 2022
Advice for new parents with Cindy Hovington
Jun 20, 2022
Supporting men on their emotional growth journey
Jun 13, 2022
Parental & workplace burnout with Shelley Kemmerer PA-C & Dr. Jaclyn Margolis
Jun 06, 2022
Being a parent is similar to being a CEO
May 30, 2022
Can a child's teeth predict their mental health with Dr. Erin Dunn
May 23, 2022
How to teach young children to think critically with Julie Bogart
May 16, 2022
The importance of community when you have a neurodivergent child
May 09, 2022
This will change how you view your child's behavior
May 02, 2022
Parenting that focuses on mutual respect with Alyson Schafer
Apr 25, 2022
Encore: Eating real food during and after pregnancy with Lily Nichols
Apr 18, 2022
Teaching children about gratitude
Apr 11, 2022
Why parents should be child advocates with Anna Skates
Apr 04, 2022
Tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life with Dr. Michele Kambolis
Mar 28, 2022
The science of physical punishment and spanking
Mar 21, 2022
Why I think positive parenting is misunderstood
Mar 14, 2022
Early childhood stress and brain development with Claudia Belliveau, PhD(c)
Mar 07, 2022
Managing our child's difficult behaviours
Feb 28, 2022
How to develop theory of mind through play with Dr. Mark Sabbagh
Feb 21, 2022
Depression symptoms after I stopped nursing
Feb 14, 2022
How does our child's nutrition influence behavior? With Dr. Nicole Beurkens
Feb 10, 2022
Identifying sensory sensitivities in children with Laura Petix
Jan 27, 2022
Is "mom brain" a myth with Dr. Jodi Pawluski
Jan 13, 2022
What are true educational toys and apps?
Dec 23, 2021
Confidently help your child manage their emotions with Dr. Tina Montreuil
Dec 09, 2021
Raising children while working on child traumas
Nov 25, 2021
Social anxiety vs shyness with Dr. Cara Goodwin
Nov 11, 2021
Are we supposed to bond instantly with our baby?
Oct 28, 2021
Does spanking really discipline a child? with Mr. Chazz
Oct 14, 2021
Birth Trauma
Sep 30, 2021
Fatherhood and masculinity with Justin Baldoni
Sep 16, 2021
A child's development is not dependent on "educational toys"
Jul 12, 2021
How to raise good humans with Dr. Bobbi Wegner
Jul 03, 2021
Helping parents harness their inner voice with Ethan Kross
Jun 25, 2021
How to support the development of executive function skills with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Jun 11, 2021
Talking to your child about body safety with Jayneen Sanders
Jun 04, 2021
What does mental health look like after having a baby?
May 28, 2021
Eating real food during pregnancy with Lily Nichols
May 21, 2021
Evidence-based tools for supporting your child's brain development with Dr. Marion Van Horn
May 14, 2021
How to start a business while also being a stay-at-home mom with Curious Neuron founder Dr. Cindy Hovington
May 07, 2021
Does your parenting style matter? With Drs. Jenna Elgin and Shanna Alvarez
Apr 30, 2021
Am I experiencing burnout? With Krysten Taprell
Mar 25, 2021
Learning how to manage our emotions with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Feb 28, 2021
Embracing Neurodiversity with Beck Spectrum
Feb 05, 2021
Cultivating a secure attachment with our child with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Jan 21, 2021
The gut-brain connection in children with Dr. Bridget Callaghan
Jan 07, 2021
Stress during pregnancy with Dr. Suzanne King
Dec 17, 2020
Interest-led learning and homeschooling with Jen Lumanlan
Dec 03, 2020
Positive parenting with Yehudis Smith: What is the best way to discipline my child?
Sep 17, 2020
How does a father nurture their child’s development?
Jul 14, 2020
Why are rules important for my child's development?
Jun 11, 2020
School readiness is not about ABC's and 123's
May 29, 2020
Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months
May 14, 2020
Benefits of play for child development
Apr 29, 2020
What new parents should know about baby development and the brain
Apr 16, 2020
Understanding childhood anxiety before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 01, 2020
Effective Use of Positive Reinforcement
Mar 15, 2020
Dealing with our emotions when we feel triggered by our children
Feb 27, 2020
ADHD and Students: Understanding the symptoms in and out of the classroom
Feb 13, 2020
ADHD and Students: When to get evaluated
Jan 28, 2020
Helping children learn to play independently
Jan 13, 2020
Bilingualism and babies
Dec 18, 2019
Minimizing emotional outbursts
Nov 22, 2019
Benefits of reducing a toddler’s screen time
Nov 13, 2019
Introducing Curious Neuron
Nov 13, 2019