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Parenting Foundations: Temperament - The Big A-Ha | S.13 Ep.9
As we wrap up this season revisiting our foundational parenting episodes, join the cohosts as they summarize the temperament season and share their a-ha moments along the way. Remember, every child is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach
Parenting Foundations: The Spirited Temperament ft. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka | S.13 Ep.8
In this episode, author and expert Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka joined the Science of Parenting team to share her best tips for parenting spirited and feisty kids and learning to love their energy!Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.Find u
Parenting Foundations: Flexible Temperament | S.13 Ep.7
Check out this episode that focuses on chameleon children with flexible temperaments. Join our cohosts as they discuss how to guide our easy kids in expressing and advocating for themselves!Support the showSend us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.Find
Parenting Foundations: Temperament | S.13 Ep.6
Listen to this episode to hear about how our childrens temperament might be affecting their actions, and how we can learn to work WITH not against those temperament gifts!Support the Show.Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.Find us on Facebook: @scie
Parenting Foundations: In the Heat of a Meltdown | S.13 Ep.5
How can we keep it together when everything seems to be falling apart? Re-explore this episode where the co-hosts discuss techniques for when emotions are high to help move our children from meltdown to calm down.Support the showSend us an email: parentin
Parenting Foundations: How to Manage Meltdowns | S.13 Ep.4
Parenting can be tough, especially when it comes to handling emotional meltdowns. Listen to this episode to learn tips and tricks on how to anticipate triggers and prevent parenting stress. You've got this!Support the showSend us an email: parenting@
Parenting Foundations: Take a Break and Take a Breath | S.13 Ep. 3
Keeping our cool in emotionally charged moments can be difficult. Revisit this episode about the stop, breathe, talk approach and how you can use it to communicate more effectively with your family. This is a great foundational technique for your parentin
Parenting Foundations: It's Not About Being Perfect | S.13 Ep.2
Parenting is a delicate balancing act, and perfection is not the goal. Join our experts as they dissect the latest research and confront the realities facing todays families!Support the Show.Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu.Find us on Facebook: @s
Parenting Foundations: All Things Parenting | S.13 Ep.1
Parenting questions? Our Human Sciences experts have you covered! Our co-hosts have personal and professional experience in all things parenting and have created these resources to help YOU when you need it the most! In this episode, we delve into the fo
Repairing & Rebuilding Relationships with Children | S.12 Ep.5
Even with our best efforts, we will still sometimes do something that was hurtful to our child. In this seasons finale, our hosts share personal experiences and discuss research on the components of an apology and discuss a specific strategy for repairin