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Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

著者： Cindy Hovington Ph.D.
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Parenting shouldn’t be defined by stress, guilt, and self-doubt. Yet for 94% of parents, that’s what our days feel like. As a neuroscientist and mom of three, I know firsthand how easy it is to end the day overwhelmed, wishing you’d been calmer, more present, or more patient with your child. That’s why I created The Reflective Parenting Podcast—a place where we pause, reflect, and discover a new way forward.


Join me every Monday as we explore science-backed skills that replace guilt with confidence and stress with calm so that you, and your child, can thrive. Some weeks, I’ll share my own reflections as a parent who’s still learning, just like you. Other weeks, I’ll bring in experts from psychology, neuroscience, and beyond to dive into the research and uncover practical ways we can make parenting feel lighter, less overwhelming, and more connected.


Parents don’t need more advice or another education-heavy podcast. What they truly need is a space to pause, reflect, and grow. Reflective parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about noticing what drives our reactions and choosing to show up with intention. This podcast is about building resilience, trust, and connection, and joining a movement to reimagine what parenting can feel like—for us, and for our kids.

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  • Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult

    Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult
    2025/11/03

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    If you’ve ever wondered why you become a different version of yourself during conflict… this episode is going to change the way you see those moments forever.

    I’m sitting down with psychologists and authors Rachel Samson and Dr. Jessie Stern to unpack the science beneath conflict: your attachment history, your temperament, your nervous system sensitivity, and how all of this shapes the way you argue, withdraw, pursue, or shut down.

    This episode is not about “how to argue better.”
    It’s about understanding why you show up the way you do in the first place.

    You’ll learn why some of us chase repair desperately…
    why others shut down to survive the moment…
    and why conflict can feel like it happens faster than your ability to think.

    We also talk about emotional flooding and the moment when your nervous system takes over the conversation before your communication skills even get a chance.

    And if you are a parent, you will hear how this shows up not only with your partner but also with your child and what you can do starting today to interrupt the cycle.

    You will walk away from this episode with clarity, hope, and self compassion because conflict is not just about skills.
    It is about state.

    Get their new book on Amazon here.

    Follow Rachel on Instagram

    Follow Dr. Jessie on Instagram


    Read our new blog post: The Science Behind How you Show up in Arguments here

    Support the show

    Join our Reflective Parenting Program to learn the science-based skills parents (and their kids) need to thrive: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

    Record your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast

    Book a spot in my calendar to chat about your challenges:

    https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/chat-with-cindy-reflective-parent-club-clone


    Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions


    Email: info@curiousneuron.com

    📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group

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    36 分
  • Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection

    Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection
    2025/10/27

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    Ever wonder why some moments with your child feel effortless and deeply connected — while others leave you drained, reactive, or misunderstood? In this episode, we break down the science behind why.

    Dr. Jessie Stern and psychologist Rachel Samson join Cindy to explore relational savoring — a simple yet powerful way to strengthen your bond by intentionally remembering moments of warmth, safety, and love. You’ll learn how this practice calms your nervous system, reduces stress, and builds emotional security — for both you and your child.

    They also unpack the role of temperament and sensitivity in relationships. Why do some people (and kids) feel everything more deeply? What does that mean for how we connect, comfort, and communicate?

    If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could stay calm when things get hard,” this conversation will give you the science and the self-awareness to start doing exactly that.

    Because connection isn’t about perfection — it’s about noticing, savoring, and showing up with compassion.


    Read their new book: Beyond Difficult: An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people

    Follow Rachel Samson

    Follow Dr. Jessie Stern

    Read the science article: Savoring interventions for mothers of young children: Mechanisms linking relational savoring and personal savoring to reflective functioning

    Listen to more podcast episodes:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reflective-parenting-by-curious-neuron/id1440533170?i=1000731541535

    Support the show

    Join our Reflective Parenting Program to learn the science-based skills parents (and their kids) need to thrive: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

    Record your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast

    Book a spot in my calendar to chat about your challenges:

    https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/chat-with-cindy-reflective-parent-club-clone


    Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions


    Email: info@curiousneuron.com

    📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group

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    29 分
  • What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior

    What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior
    2025/10/20

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    In today’s episode, Devon Kuntzman and I dive deep into what’s really happening inside your toddler’s brain when they lose it — and how you can respond without spiralling yourself.

    We unpack why your child’s meltdowns aren’t your fault, what they’re trying to tell you through their behavior, and the simple mindset shift that will change how you see tantrums forever.

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my child doing this to me?” or “I said no… why can’t they just listen?” then this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and ready for the next tantrum (yes, really).

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The real reason toddlers have tantrums (and why it’s developmentally healthy
    • Why “all behavior is communication” — and how to decode what your child is saying through their actions
    • How to stay calm and compassionate even when you’re triggered
    • Why giving in “just this once” actually leads to more tantrums
    • What to do when your child prefers the other parent — and how to not take it personally
    • Devon’s 3-ingredient “Recipe for Effective Discipline” that works with every tantrum
    • How to model emotional regulation — even if you never learned it growing up

    Get Devon's book here:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400252954/?bestFormat=true&k=transforming%20toddlerhood%20devon%20kuntzman&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_k1_1_9_de&crid=11L8ZPOO86D3&sprefix=devon%20kun

    Follow her on Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood

    Read our blog post:

    https://curiousneuron.com/2025/10/15/a-yale-study-shows-how-a-parents-calm-and-consistency-literally-shape-a-childs-brain/

    Support the show

    Join our Reflective Parenting Program to learn the science-based skills parents (and their kids) need to thrive: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

    Record your question, or share a parenting insight in a 1 min audio we will share on the podcast https://www.speakpipe.com/ReflectiveParentingPodcast

    Book a spot in my calendar to chat about your challenges:

    https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/chat-with-cindy-reflective-parent-club-clone


    Grab a Free Resource: FREE Workbook: Staying Calm When Your Child Isn’t: A Parent’s Guide to Triggers and Emotions


    Email: info@curiousneuron.com

    📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group

    🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
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    51 分
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