The Science of Parenting
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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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: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent.
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S17E8 Voices from the Season | S.17 Ep.8
This wrap-up gathers reflections and practical tools from this season’s guests, highlighting joys and challenges from newborns to adults. Featuring “Across the Ages” insights, we share bonus answers…
S17E7 Guiding Adult Children | S.17 Ep.7
We explore what it means to parent in adulthood’s most ambiguous stage—when children are grown but still growing. Extension educator and mom-of-five Cindy Thompson joins us to share insights on…
S17E6 Fueling Growth and Movement | S.17 Ep.6
We explore fueling growth and movement in the pre-teen and teenage years—how nutrition and activity support rapidly changing bodies and brains. Registered dietitian Jody Gatewood shares practical…
S17E5 STEM-Ready Kids | S.17 Ep.5
We dive into raising STEM-ready kids by encouraging exploration and innovation at school, after school, and at home. NASA Iowa Space Grant Director Sara Nelson unpacks integrated STEM and…
S17E4 Messy Play, Big Learning | S.17 Ep.4
We connect messy play to meaningful learning, showing how everyday curiosity builds science, technology, engineering, and math skills. From cardboard ramps to kitchen experiments, discover simple…
S17E3 Babyproofing Basics | S.17 Ep.3
Exploration and safety for little movers take center stage as we walk room-by-room through simple, research-based ways to prevent injuries at home. From outlets and cords to water temps, gates,…
S17E2 Parenting the Newborn Stage | S.17 Ep.2
From diapers to development, we unpack what parenting in the newborn stage really looks like—routines, safety, sleep, feeding, and self-care. With research-based tips and real-life stories, you’ll…
S17E1 Parenting by Age | S.17 Ep.1
Parenting by Age is a season of growth that walks families through the parenting journey—from newborns to emerging adults. Blending real-life stories with expert insights, this episode offers…
S16E8 Books and Social-Emotional Learning | S.16 Ep.8
Books are powerful tools for exploring emotions and building empathy. Stories help children navigate feelings, manage stress, and connect with characters experiencing similar situations.Support the…
S16E7 Supporting Struggling or Reluctant Readers | S.16 Ep.7
Some children face challenges with reading, even after early exposure to books and language. Learn to recognize common signs of struggle and explore simple, effective strategies to provide support at…
S16E6 Literacy in the Community | S.16 Ep.6
Community spaces like libraries, farmers markets, and local events offer more than entertainment—they provide valuable opportunities to support language and literacy development.Support the showSend…
S16E5 Reading with Adolescents | S.16 Ep.5
Reading for pleasure boosts cognitive development and improves literacy, yet interest often declines in the teen years. Explore how reading impacts adolescent thinking, empathy, and emotional…
S16E4 Elementary Readers: Building a Strong Foundation | S.16 Ep.4
Shared reading routines, accurate word reading, writing integration, and selecting engaging texts all play a key role in developing strong reading skills during the early school years.Support the…
S16E3 Preschool Literacy: Setting the Stage for Success | S.16 Ep.3
Preschool is a prime time for building language and literacy skills. Reading at this stage involves emerging abilities that begin to resemble more traditional reading behaviors.Support the showSend…
S16E2 Reading with Infants and Toddlers | S.16 Ep.2
Reading with the youngest children focuses on talking, listening, and building a strong foundation in language—often referred to as “language nutrition.”Support the showSend us an email:…
S16E1 Foundations of Literacy | S.16 Ep.1
Before children can read or write on their own, they begin developing key skills that pave the way for literacy. Early literacy builds the foundation for future reading success.Support the showSend…
S15E9 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…
S15E8 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…
S15E7 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…
S15E6 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. Support…
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