Brain Based Parenting
Brain Based Parenting, The Boys Ranch Podcast for families.
We all know how hard being a parent is, and sometimes it feels like there are no good answers to the difficult questions families have when their kids are struggling.
Our goal each week will be to try and answer some of those tough questions utilizing the knowledge, experience, and professional training Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch has to offer.
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Episodes
98 episodes
Brain Builders: Purpose- How Purpose Shapes Young Lives
Helping children discover a sense of purpose gives them direction, motivation, and a connection to something greater than themselves. It boosts mood, energy, and motivation, especially when they contribute meaningfully to their community....
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21:51
Brain Builders: Power- Building Self-Control Instead of Control
This episode explores the concept of power in parent-child relationships and how understanding power dynamics can improve interactions with children, especially during crisis moments. We discuss why self-control is the greatest form of power an...
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20:41
Brain Builders: Achievement- Creating a Success Mindset for our Kids
We explore achievement as the third component of our Model of Leadership and Service, discussing how to foster confidence, build competence, and set appropriate goals for children who may identify more with failure than success.
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22:12
Brain Builders: Belonging-The Foundation of Healthy Development
We explore the vital concept of belonging in child development and how it interconnects with a sense of safety, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Our expert panel shares personal stories and professional insights about what true belonging mean...
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24:58
Brain Builders: Safety First- Building Trust and Connection with Your Child
Safety forms the foundation of child development, serving as the brain's primary focus before learning or growth can occur. • Your brain's number one job is to keep you safe, not to think or problem-solve• Children's behaviors ...
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24:21
Brain Builders: The Leadership Model
Cal Farley's Staff Development team introduces their Model of Leadership and Service, a framework focusing on six universal needs that everyone requires: safety, belonging, achievement, power, purpose, and adventure.• Six basic human ne...
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17:37
Unpredictable Caregiving: How Disorganized Attachment Shapes Children
Disorganized attachment develops when children experience unpredictable caregiving, creating a template where they can't anticipate how adults will respond and must constantly adjust their behavior to stay safe.• Disorganized attachment...
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34:10
Anxiety in the Nest: How Overprotection Creates Insecurity
We explore ambivalent attachment, where caregivers' anxiety and overprotection create uncertainty in children, preventing them from developing confidence and decision-making skills. This parenting approach, often seen in helicopter parenting, s...
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30:05
Kids Who Seem Fine But Aren't: The Truth About Avoidant Attachment
Our ongoing exploration of attachment styles focuses on avoidant attachment, examining how it develops when caregivers consistently fail to respond to children's needs. We unpack why this attachment style, which often makes children appear self...
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28:58
The Foundation of Trust: How Secure Attachment Shapes Child Development
Secure attachment forms the foundation for a child's healthy development and shapes how they view themselves, others, and the world. We explore the four key attributes caregivers need to foster secure attachment: being present, attentive, attun...
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28:37
Attachment Foundations: How Early Bonds Shape Our Lives
Attachment forms the foundation of all human relationships, beginning with our earliest bonds to caregivers and shaping how we connect with others throughout our lives. The quality of care we receive in our first three years creates a template ...
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22:12
Redefining Discipline: How Supervision, Communication, and Self-Reflection Transform Parenting- Part 4
We finish our series on discipline by focusing on key elements often overlooked: supervision, meaningful conversations, apologies, and counterproductive approaches. These aspects create a comprehensive framework for effective, connection-based ...
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26:10
Redefining Discipline: The Brain-Based Approach to More Serrious Behavior- Part 3
Discipline isn't about punishment but about teaching, and when it comes to serious behaviors, individualized care becomes even more critical. Balancing increased structure with increased nurture creates the optimal environment for helping child...
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22:04
Redefining Discipline: The Brain-Based Approach to Everyday Parenting Challenges-Part 2
Discipline doesn't have to mean punishment; the most effective approach focuses on understanding the root causes behind less significant behaviors and addressing them with connection rather than correction.• Curiosity is essential in ad...
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37:07
Redefining Discipline: From Force to Cooperation- Part 1
Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment, when it's actually about teaching and guiding children through boundaries and relationship. We explore how effective discipline builds cooperation rather than forcing compliance.• Discipline'...
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19:47
Empty Nest!!! Now What? Parenting Beyond Age 25
Parenting your adult children after 25 requires shifting from director to supporter as they become truly independent and often more receptive to your wisdom and experience.• Children over 25 are more reflective and insightful about thei...
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22:10
They’ve Graduated!!! Now What?: Navigating Ages 18-25
Parenting doesn't end at 18—it evolves into supporting young adults who have adult freedom but still-developing brains through age 25.
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25:40
From Kindergarten Backpacks to Graduation Caps and Gowns: A Parenting Reflection
Parenting is a journey of constant evolution that shifts from holding hands to letting go wisely, building a foundation of trust that stretches across any distance. Parenting doesn't end at graduation—it just evolves as your role shift...
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13:15
Where Kids Find Their Future, Not Their Past
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a residential childcare facility serving boys and girls ages 5-18 who need structure and support in a caring environment. This Christ-centered community operates like a small town with its own school, activities, and ...
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42:22
You Are The Intervention: Building Relationships and Trust With Children
Relationships are our most powerful intervention when helping children who have experienced trauma or instability heal and grow. Every child is wired for connection, asking fundamental questions through their behavior about safety, value, and b...
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15:45
Bedtime Battles and Brain Health: Creating Sleep Strategies That Work
Sleep is the cornerstone of children's health, affecting brain development, learning ability, and emotional regulation. Our panel of experts dives into why kids struggle to sleep and practical strategies to help them get the rest they need with...
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21:45
The Brain Loves a Good Beat: Music's Power to Heal and Connect
Music provides powerful access to our brains' emotional centers, making it an exceptional tool for parents to help children regulate emotions and build stronger family connections. Give us a five-star review and tell your friends an...
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22:13
How Faith Forms in Unexpected Ways
Faith formation follows a unique path for each person, moving from a "God-haunted feeling" through imagination and believability to deep conviction, with questions playing a crucial role in authentic spiritual growth.• Faith development...
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30:20
Why This Generation Stopped Believing and How We Can Change That
We begin a new series on faith formation exploring three critical conditions for spiritual development in a disenchanted generation: encounters with nature, the power of community, and the role of fathers. Recent research reveals spirituality p...
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