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
78 episodes
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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47:10
Building Trust Through Respectful Relationships with Your Children
Teaching and showing respect to our children builds their self-worth and models healthy relationships for their future. We explore how parents can better demonstrate and teach respect.• Building trust and respect requires time, consiste...
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30:47
Respect: The Foundation of Parent-Child Relationships
Developing respectful relationships with our children requires understanding different perspectives on respect and modeling the behavior we want to see. We explore how parents can navigate the challenges of teaching and demonstrating respect wi...
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20:24
Addressing Bullies: Practical Strategies for Parents
We dive deep into the issue of childhood bullying, exploring how parents, caregivers, and educators can better support children facing these challenges. With personal stories and expert insights, we highlight practical strategies for fostering ...
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22:09
Bullying Unmasked: Recognizing and Addressing Unseen Challenges
Understanding bullying is crucial for parents and educators alike. In our discussion, we dive deep into its varying forms and the impact they have on children. - Types of bullying: Physical, verbal, social, and cyber - The cyc...
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24:06
Practicing Self-Care While Navigating Secondary Trauma
Caregivers often face the hidden challenge of secondary trauma, experiencing emotional distress from supporting those who have endured significant hardships. This episode discusses defining secondary trauma, its signs, and how implementing self...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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16:23
The Power of Asking for Help?!?!?!?
Ever felt that asking for help might make you seem inadequate? You're not alone. We explore why reaching out for assistance is, in fact, a sign of strength. This episode of Brain-Based Parenting dives into the unique self-care journeys of paren...
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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24:59
Establishing Self-care for Parents and Caregivers
This episode emphasizes the crucial role of self-care for parents and caregivers, exploring its impact on family dynamics and personal well-being. Through practical tips and shared experiences, we encourage listeners to prioritize their own men...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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20:57
Exploring Family Values and Childhood Purpose
Purpose transforms the way children perceive their identities and behaviors while solidifying family bonds. This episode explores how parents can help kids discover their strengths, engage in purposeful activities, and create shared missions to...
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26:09
Raising Purpose Driven Kids Through Family Responsibilities
Join us as we explore how a well-defined sense of purpose is not just inherent, but cultivated from a young age. We reflect on the significant roles that chores and family contributions played in our own youth, fostering a sense of belong...
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21:04
Transforming Family Life Through Hope and Gratitude
Hope is a powerful motivator for families navigating tough times, offering resilience and purpose. This episode explores practical ways to cultivate hope through gratitude, community support, and shared experiences.
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16:22
The Power of Providing Hope
What truly defines hope within the family dynamic, and why is it such a powerful force. Today we explore the transformative power of hope and its vital role in nurturing resilient family relationships. Our conversation unfolds into ...
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31:35
Kicking Off the New Year Right: Simple Tips to Help Your Family in the New Year!!!
This episode focuses on how families can set simple yet meaningful resolutions to enhance their physical, social, and spiritual well-being in the new year. By engaging in activities together and fostering open communication, families can streng...
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40:06
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie Review- Finding Strengths in the Unlikeliest Youngsters
How do we nurture the potential in children who've been labeled as "the worst kids in the history of the world"? Join us on the Brain-Based Parenting podcast as we unpack the lessons from the movie "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," examining h...
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16:19
Rebuilding Trust with Your Child
In this episode, we share practical strategies for parents to rebuild trust with their children after it has been compromised. Listen to real-life examples of turning everyday situations into valuable teaching moments, focusing on children's st...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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22:16
From Conflict to Connection: Coaching Kids Through Disagreements
Can healthy disagreements in families actually bring us closer together? Our latest episode equips parents and kids alike with the tools to manage emotions and navigate disagreements with grace, all through the lens of brain-based parenting.
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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22:39
Navigating Conflict Between Siblings and Peers
Explore the transformative power of conflict resolution in parenting, as we reveal how respectful discourse and understanding opposing values can turn disagreements into growth opportunities. This episode of Brain-Based Parenting provides a roa...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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18:55
Calming the Chaos: How Front-Loading, Structure, and Routine Help Kids Manage Anxiety
In this episode, we continue our exploration of strategies to help children manage anxiety, focusing on the power of front-loading, structure, and routine. Our experts explain how sharing plans in advance and providing predictable daily r...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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19:02
Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Youth
Anxiety manifests in many forms, from the natural anticipation of an event to the pervasive and immobilizing fear that can shape a child’s daily life.We’ll explore how children’s early experiences, parenting styles, and modern challenges...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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23:30
25 Brain Based Parenting Tips
Discover the essential strategies to transform your parenting approach.From establishing a nurturing environment that emphasizes trust and security to practical techniques for staying attuned to your child's needs. Learn how to create predi...
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18:25
Letting Go of “Perfect” – Finding Grace in Parenting Mistakes
In this episode, we dive into one of the toughest parts of parenting that often goes unspoken—learning to forgive ourselves. Every parent has faced moments of guilt, whether it’s feeling judged by others, questioning their decisions, or s...
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28:02