The Science of Parenting
Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.
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Episodes
135 episodes
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Leaning into Relationships | S.15 Ep.9
When things get tough, relationships can too. In the last episode of this season, our parenting pros discuss research-based strategies to help strengthen and preserve our positive relationships even in challenging moments.
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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43:33
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Risk and Protective Factors | S.15 Ep.8
Join our cohosts in this episode to explore characteristics that enhance resilience in kids and parents. Learn about protective factors and discover how these qualities can help your family navigate tough times!
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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36:17
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Resilience in Tough Times | S.15 Ep.7
There is more than one way for a family to get through a tough time and tap into their resiliency. In this episode our parenting experts discuss skills and strategies parents can use to help raise resilient kids and introduce the concept ...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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34:34
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Relationships and Regulation | S.15 Ep.6
Listen in on this episode to delve into attachment theory with our cohosts! They will explore what it is (and what it’s not) and the role that our parent-child relationship has in regulation.
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Episode 6
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41:54
Tackling Tough Behaviors: I'm the Adult Here | S.15 Ep.5
In this episode, the Science of Parenting team examines and reflects on our parenting role when it comes to regulation, self-control, and big feelings.
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Episode 5
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41:29
Tackling Tough Behaviors: What is Self-Regulation? | S.15 Ep.4
Lies, tantrums, and bad attitudes, oh my! When kids have challenging behaviors, it might be that they need help learning to regulate. In this episode our cohosts dive into the topic of regulation and discuss a crucial strategy for helping our c...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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49:50
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Emotions | S.15 Ep.3
As our cohosts discuss the emotional process and its profound impact on guidance and discipline, take some time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of emotions in parenting.
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Episode 3
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35:52
Tackling Tough Behaviors: Unspoken Aspects of Discipline | S.15 Ep.2
What guides your discipline decisions? Join our cohosts in this episode to uncover the subtle influences on our discipline choices that often go unrecognized.
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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44:18
Tackling Tough Behaviors: The Great Guidance and Discipline Debate | S.15 Ep. 1
Discipline takes center stage in this re-released episode. Gain insights into how discipline is defined, explore different types, and discover a straightforward flip to enhance your child's ability to meet your expectations more often.
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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42:49
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: How to Repair | S.14 Ep.7
When family stress is high, patience can run low. As we wrap up this season revisiting episodes focusing on taking care of YOU, join our cohosts as they discuss the essential steps of reconnecting and repairing with our children after we’ve los...
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Season 14
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Episode 7
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37:28
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: How to Find Balance | S.14 Ep.6
Join our cohosts in this episode to discover strategies for learning how to find the right household balance for your family.
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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29:26
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: Accentuate the Positive | S.14 Ep.5
Do you know your strengths as a parent? Discover your parenting strengths, then learn how to make a plan for utilizing them in this episode.
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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28:56
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: Getting After Stress | S.14 Ep.4
Flip the switch on stress by learning how to gain resiliency. In this episode, explore ways to pull stress apart—it might be as easy as switching to paper plates!
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Episode 4
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34:48
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: Being Both a Parent and a Person | S.14 Ep.3
It’s crucial to take care of yourself as a parent AND as a person. Join our cohosts in this episode to hear about different ways we can practice self-care.
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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41:22
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: React vs Respond | S.14 Ep.2
In challenging moments, do you react with your gut or respond with intention? Rediscover strategies to slow down and respond thoughtfully to your children in this re-released episode.
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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34:53
Taking Care of YOU the Parent: Parent Self-Talk | S.14 Ep.1
Join us for this season of re-releases to embark on an adventure into the research on effective parenting in our current reality and the model we can use to drive us there. Don’t forget to bring along your parenting toolbox and collect strategi...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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38:36
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-al...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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36:08
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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1:06:01
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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44:53
Parenting Foundations: Temperament | S.13 Ep.6
Listen to this episode to hear about how our children’s temperament might be affecting their actions, and how we can learn to work WITH not against those temperament gifts!
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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44:56
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.
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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45:48
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!
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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38:47
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 yo...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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39:38
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 today’s families!
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24:11
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 d...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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25:40