Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
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Parents don’t snap for one reason — they snap because stress builds faster than awareness.
The Reflective Parenting Podcast, hosted by neuroscientist and mom of three Dr. Cindy Hovington, helps parents understand what’s happening inside them before they snap and why recognizing it sooner is the key to change.
Through personal reflections and conversations with clinicians and experts, the podcast explores why parenting feels so intense, why insight often disappears under stress, and what it means to become a reflective parent.
A reflective parent isn’t perfect or calm all the time. They notice sooner, recover faster, and slowly build more trust in how they show up — even on hard days.
This podcast is your invitation to pause, reflect, and feel less alone.
New episodes weekly.
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S8E40 You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Untangling a Tricky Family Dynamic with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Send a textFamily dynamics can feel especially intense around the holidays and one of the most challenging patterns many parents face is the triangle between you, your partner, and your…
S8E39 Your Triggers Aren’t a Parenting Failure — They’re a Signal
Send a textIf 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…
S8E38 The reason you snap at your kids (and what you can try instead)
Send a textHi 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…
S8E37 Why parenting advice won't help you stop snapping at your kids
Send a textIf 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…
S8E36 What all dads need to hear about emotions and their son's future mental health
Send a textToday on the Reflective Parenting Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman to talk about something many parents quietly wonder about:Why do boys sometimes pull away…
S8E35 Are you having unhealthy conflict? Here's what science says.
Send a textThis episode will change how you see conflict.We’re talking about the proven communication patterns that destroy connection and how to replace them with healthier ones.You’ll learn:the…
S8E34 Understanding your nervous system in conflict with the authors of Beyond Difficult
Send a textIf 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…
S8E33 Relational Savoring: The Neuroscience of Calm and Connection
Send a textEver 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…
S8E32 What Many Parents Get Wrong About Toddler Behavior
Send a textIn 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…
S8E31 The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send a textLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the…
S8E30 Why understanding your nervous system helps you with your emotions
Send a textYou’ve heard the advice: “Teach your child to name their emotions.”But what if the real secret to helping your child (and yourself) regulate emotions starts deeper inside the body?In this…
S8E29 How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
Send a textDo you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say?You’re not alone. And this episode…
S8E28 The Science of How Discipline and Punishment Impact a Child’s Brain Differently
Send a textParents, this one is big.Today we’re breaking down punishment vs discipline, what science says, how it impacts your child’s brain, and why so many of us feel stuck in the cycle of…
S8E27 How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
Send a textThis episode will change how you see your child’s moods and how you respond to them.If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worried the “wrong” cereal bowl or shirt will…
S8E26 How music can lower stress and anxiety (for you and your child)
Send a textThis episode will inspire you to see music as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and everyday parenting.It’s an invitation to play, sing, and create moments of joy with your children…
S8E25 Replay: Looking beyond your child's behaviour with Dr. Mona Delahooke
Send a textI am going to be taking a short break. Meanwhile, enjoy this replay of one of my favourite episodes with Dr. Mona Delahooke. If you have a young child that has tantrums or that acts out in…
S8E24 Is my child ready for kindergarten readiness? (emotionally)
Send a textIs your child ready for kindergarten from an emotional perspective?In this episode, Cindy discusses the emotional aspects of kindergarten readiness, emphasizing the importance of emotional…
S8E23 A science-based tool that helps you shift your perspective (and build your resilience)
Send a textIn this episode, we explore the idea of “shifting your lens” — a powerful metaphor grounded in science that helps parents understand how their interpretation of a situation shapes their…
S8E22 Can Parenting Style Differences Hurt Your Child? Here's What the Science Says
Send a textAre you following positive parenting but your partner is more authoritarian? This is a common question I receive from parents and so in today's episode, I share a study that was…
S8E21 How does your child respond to stress in conflict?
Send a textHave you ever asked yourself this question? In today's episode, I give you a different perspective on your child's behaviour....understanding how they respond to conflict. This is…
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