Episodes 55
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since May 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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31%
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About This Podcast

🎙 Welcome to The Parent Thing 🎙 Hi, I’m Tarryn, your host, and I’m so excited you’re here! This is the space where we uncover the incredible potential of childhood, parenting, and the power of Neuro-Somatic Intelligence. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or someone who deeply impacts a child’s life, this podcast is your guide to nurturing emotional resilience, fostering growth, and building meaningful connections. Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge insights, practical tools, and heartfelt stories to empower you in shaping the next generation. Join me each week as we dive into strategies, science, and stories that inspire and transform. Let’s reimagine what’s possible for the children we care about and ourselves. Now, let’s begin this inspiring journey together!

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S5E53 Teaching Kids Emotional Intelligence – Tools for Self-Awareness and Empathy

Apr 01, 2026 14m

In This Episode: Children are not born knowing how to understand or regulate their emotions. Emotional intelligence is a skill that develops through guidance, modeling, and everyday interactions with…

S5E52 Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Key to Emotionally Healthy Parenting

Mar 18, 2026 55m

In this episode, we discuss: Shruti Trivedi’s journey and the mission behind TulsiHeals Life Coaching Why so many parents feel guilty about self-care The connection between parental stress and…

S5E51 Breaking Generational Parenting Patterns

Mar 12, 2026 16m

Many of us enter parenthood with the best intentions, only to find ourselves repeating patterns we experienced growing up. In this episode, Tarryn explains how these patterns develop in the brain and…

S5E50 The Power of Breathwork for Kids – Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Mar 04, 2026 16m

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What happens in a child’s brain during anxiety (fight, flight, freeze explained) Why the prefrontal cortex “goes offline” during stress How breathwork activates the…

S3E38 The Science of Sleep & Kids

Feb 25, 2026 13m

Why does bedtime feel so hard for so many families? In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re breaking down the science of sleep and what’s really happening in your child’s brain and nervous system…

S5E49 Regulating Parental Stress – Because Your Nervous System Impacts Your Child’s

Feb 04, 2026 10m

In this episode of The Parent Thing, we dive into the powerful connection between parental stress, nervous system regulation, and child behavior. If you’ve ever noticed that your child’s emotions…

S5E48 Calming the Anxious Child

Jan 28, 2026 9m

Calming the Anxious Child | How to Support Your Child’s Nervous System Without PressureParenting an anxious child can feel exhausting, confusing, and emotionally draining, especially when traditional…

S5E47 The Role of Movement in Brain Development

Jan 21, 2026 11m

What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy movement is essential for healthy brain development in childrenHow sensory and motor input shape emotional regulation and behaviorThe neuroscience behind why…

S5E46 Screen Time & the Developing Brain – Balancing Technology and Real-World Interaction

Jan 12, 2026 15m

What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ How the developing brain learns best in early childhood✔️ What screen time does and does not impact✔️ The difference between regulated vs dysregulated screen use✔️…

S5E45 A New Year, A New Nervous System: Resetting Ourselves So Our Children Can Thrive

Jan 05, 2026 19m

The New Year often comes with pressure to change—be a calmer parent, a more patient partner, or a better version of yourself. But real, lasting change doesn’t start with goals or resolutions. It…

S4E44 The Power of Co-Regulation – Supporting Kids Through Emotional Ups and Downs

Nov 10, 2025 13m

💛 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn Bovia dives deep into one of the most transformative tools in parenting — co-regulation.Discover how your calm nervous system becomes your…

S4E43 How to Foster a Growth Mindset in Kids – Encouraging Confidence and Resilience

Oct 27, 2025 12m

Episode Title: How to Foster a Growth Mindset in Kids – Encouraging Confidence and ResilienceHost: Tarryn Bovia | Parent Coach & Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Practitioner🌱 Episode SummaryIn this…

S4E42 The Parent-Child Nervous System Connection – How Your Stress Affects Your Child’s Behavior

Oct 13, 2025 32m

In this powerful episode of The Parent Thing, Tarryn dives deep into the parent-child nervous system connection — uncovering how your stress, emotions, and internal state shape your child’s behavior…

S4E41 Sensory Processing 101 – Helping Kids Thrive in a World of Sensory Input

Oct 06, 2025 13m

Ever wondered why your child melts down in noisy places, chews on everything, or refuses to wear certain clothes? The answer might be hidden in their sensory processing system.In this episode of The…

S4E40 The Science of Tantrums – Understanding and Managing Meltdowns with Neuroscience

Sep 29, 2025 15m

Tantrums can feel overwhelming—for both children and parents. But what if meltdowns weren’t just misbehavior, but a window into your child’s brain development?In this episode of The Parent Thing, we…

S4E39 Attachment Styles & Parenting – How your attachment style affects your child’s development

Sep 22, 2025 12m

Have you ever wondered why your child reacts the way they do in moments of stress, separation, or connection? The answer often lies in something called attachment styles.In this episode of The Parent…

S4E38 Raising Resilient Kids – Building Strength from the Inside Out

Sep 15, 2025 12m

Episode Summary:Every parent wants their child to grow up confident, adaptable, and able to handle life’s challenges. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re diving into how to raise resilient…

S3E37 Postpartum Recovery 101: Healing, Strength, and Wellness After Birth

Feb 24, 2025 50m

Recovering from childbirth is a journey, and every mom deserves the right tools and knowledge to heal properly. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we sit down with Dr. Phoebe Ajayi, a postpartum…

S3E36 Breaking Free from Conditioned Parenting & Reclaiming Your Identity

Feb 17, 2025 57m

In this episode of The Parent Thing, we dive into the powerful process of deconditioning as a parent and how to avoid losing yourself in the parenting journey. Our guest, Julie Behnken, an early…

S3E35 The Power of play

Feb 10, 2025 29m

In this episode of The Parent Thing, we dive into the incredible power of play and how it shapes your child’s brain development, emotional intelligence, and overall well-being. Play isn’t just…

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