Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
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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Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
Dr. Cheng Qian: Should my child see a therapist?
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Cheng Qian, Stanford & Harvard trained Clinical Psychologist. We speak about all things difficult behaviors. Specifically Dr. Qian gives useful, effective and simple tips & tricks to deal with your child’s difficult behaviors. Here’s a preview of what we talked about:
- 4:03 - When to seek professional help for tantrums
- 6:47 - What can a parent expect in a therapist’s office
- 10:32 - How do we teach our kids how to comply or listen
- 13:25 - How to deal with a child who won’t clean up their playroom, ever
- 16:51 - How to use praise and rewards in an effective way
- 19:57 - How to deal with biting, hitting, yelling and throwing things depending on your child’s age
- 27:19 - What to do after a child comes out of a tantrum
- 28:39 - How do emotions and emotion regulation skills play into difficult situations
- 33:54 - Once you notice a pattern in your child’s misbehaving, how do you implement change
- 36:41 - Great tips for bedtime
- 42:35 - How to choose a child therapist or psychologist
- 49:40 - What if I’m doing the work, but my child’s tantrums are getting worse
- 51:04 - What is my role as a parent in my child’s tantrums
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If You’re Working on Staying Calm…
This episode pairs beautifully with my course, Becoming a Reflective Parent, where we start with values and identity before diving into the 10 emotional skills parents were never taught — including stress management, emotion regulation, self-awareness, leadership, and conflict resolution.
If you snap easily, feel overwhelmed, or want to parent with more calm and confidence, this course was designed for you.
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