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Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron

De: 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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Episódios
  • Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal

    Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal
    Dec 8 2025

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    If you’ve ever ended a night thinking, “Why did I snap again?” — this episode is for you.

    Today, we’re diving into what’s really happening in your brain and body when your child pushes your buttons. Because those intense reactions? They aren’t proof that you’re a bad parent. They’re signals from a nervous system in overdrive — and once you can recognize those signals, you can change the way you respond.

    We’ll talk about:

    • Why your child’s emotions can feel like a threat to your brain
    • The science behind emotional flooding (in both you and your child)
    • How stress, exhaustion, and self-expectations reduce your window of tolerance
    • What “repair” looks like — and why it matters more than getting it perfect

    You’ll walk away with practical reflection questions and simple shifts that help you move from snapping to connecting — even on the hard days.


    Join next week's FREE webinar (or get the replay):

    https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/ce962dd904

    Read the full article:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24392687/


    Share your thoughts and questions with me:

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    Read a blog post about this:

    https://curiousneuron.com/2025/12/03/why-you-still-snap-even-when-youve-done-the-work/

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    Purchase our Becoming a Reflective Parent Course! https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

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


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    27 minutos
  • The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)

    The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)
    Dec 1 2025

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    Hi Reflective Parents! This week, we are talking about something I keep hearing from parents which is snapping at our kids even when we are working on ourselves by learning about parenting or even going to therapy.

    You are not failing your child. You are still learning many skills that lead to you becoming more aware of your own state before you snap.

    In this episode, I walk you through 3 steps that might help you catch yourself the next time you snap (notice I didn't say BEFORE you snap....that isn't always realistic).

    I would love to find a way to communicate better with all of you. Share your story that is related to this episode in the link below OR ask a question to help me create a future podcast episode.


    https://form.typeform.com/to/Dadaa8ns

    Support the show

    Purchase our Becoming a Reflective Parent Course! https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

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


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    23 minutos
  • Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids

    Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids
    Nov 25 2025

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    If you keep snapping, shutting down, or feeling guilty, even though you “know” what to do... this episode will finally make it make sense.

    After speaking with more than 200 parents, I’ve noticed the same pattern:
    We are drowning in parenting advice, but no one is teaching parents the one skill that actually changes everything, how your nervous system works.

    In this episode, I talk about:

    • Why you still lose patience even after therapy, courses, and all the scripts
    • What’s really happening in your body during those moments you “flip”
    • Why you’re not a bad parent — you’re simply depleted
    • How viewing your child through a leadership lens instantly changes your reactions
    • The real first step to building a calmer, more connected home

    You don’t need more advice.
    You need emotional bandwidth — and today, we talk about how to build it.

    New! Becoming a Reflective Parent course is now available!!!
    Learn the 10 skills that help you rewire patterns, regulate emotions, and understand your nervous system. Get it today!

    https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

    Support the show

    Purchase our Becoming a Reflective Parent Course! https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/

    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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    25 minutos
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