Welcome to The Science of Parenting podcast, connecting you with research-based information that fits your family. Join us each week as we explore parenting decisions and the realities of raising a family.

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Have parenting questions? Our Human Sciences experts—­moms with kids from babies to young adults—are here to help with all your parenting needs.

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Things may feel a little surreal right now with COVID-19, but our parenting pros help us navigate our current reality by keeping us rooted in trustworthy information.

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The balancing act of parenting isn’t always easy. Our pros dig into the latest research and current realities facing today’s families.

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In the midst of COVID-19, lots of big milestone events are getting cancelled. Did you know many of these events could meet the research definition of a ritual? Listen to our Science of Parenting hosts discuss the impact of missing out on the big moments and how to talk to your kids about it.

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Use our stop, breathe, talk approach to help your kids (and yourself) keep emotions in check.

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Help kids gain self-awareness and minimize emotional outbursts with our favorite technique to keep stressful situations in check.

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Are you tapped into your kids’ feelings or wanting to always be in charge? Our experts dish on a few parenting types.

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