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The Family Anatomy Podcast

Brian MacDonald

The Family Anatomy Podcast

A Kids, Family and Health podcast
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The Family Anatomy Podcast

Brian MacDonald

The Family Anatomy Podcast

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The Family Anatomy Podcast

Brian MacDonald

The Family Anatomy Podcast

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In this 2012Doctors Brian and Giuseppe speak with Dr. Gordon Neufeld about chronically inflexible, bossy, defiant kids and those who need to be the boss. Topics include: What are alpha children and how do they develop? What kinds of problems a
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss recent news about parenting and mental health, including:Are people becoming less intelligent?Expressing anger and its link to heart attacksDoes starting school young lead to learning problems?Find out a
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about how boys' relationships with one another shift in the teen years from close confidants to acquaintances, and how this change might affect their mental health. Also: How fear of intimacy can affect couples'
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the evolution of their approach to working with families, and changes that they've made over the 5 years of the podcast. A renowned expert in child development joins them in the studio as a surprise guest.
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe speak with Dr. Gordon Neufeld about chronically inflexible, bossy, defiant kids and those who need to be the boss. Topics include: What are alpha children and how do they develop? What kinds of problems arise for alp
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent research stories, including:Do the popular people on Facebook have different brains than everyone else?How telling people about your vacation can ruin your funWhat can parents do if their c
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe examine the research behind life coaching and a common technique practiced by coaches, neuro-linguistic programming.What are the typical goals in life coaching?What are the risks involved in the coaching process?W
Spring fever is upon us! In this blast from the past, Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss childhood and teen crushes.How do parents handle the strong feelings that their teenaged children can develop?What types of romantic feelings do younger
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss obesity and its prevention in children and within couples.How big a problem is obesity?What are the factors that predict obesity in children?How should parents or spouses react if they're concerned about a
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent psychology news stories, including:Parental overreactions and toddler behaviour problemsDoes cosmetic surgery make you feel better?How the science of love can help people in the dating pool
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about psychological testing, including:When should parents consider obtaining psychological testing for their child?Should very young children be assessed?What kinds of abilities, symptoms, and behaviours can
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the importance of active listening, including:Why active listening builds trust between parents and children, as well as in other relationshipsThe benefits of active listeningHow to listen activelyDoes
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about recent news stories about families and relationships, including:Should Doctors Brian and Giuseppe be given a time out for rejecting time outs?How relationship problems can be passed on through generation
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe continue their talk with Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers, about how parents can help their kids to reach their potential while avoiding behaviour problems
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need To Matter More Than Peers, about how parents can help their kids to reach their potential while avoiding behaviour problems. What should
An increasing number of people, perhaps especially those leaving long-term relationships, are looking for romantic partners through online dating sites. But does online dating really work? Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the pros and cons
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about the impact of puberty on kids, especially when physical changes occur early.Are kids entering puberty earlier than before?What is the impact of early puberty?How do kids cope when their bodies change be
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about homework.Does homework help kids to do better at school?What about kids who are falling behind?How can parents help their kids to stay motivated?Find out what we think this week!For family and psycholo
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss violent toys, including toy guns and pellet guns.Why do we limit our kids' access to toy guns (or don't limit it)?Do violent toys contribute to an increase in aggressive behaviour?Why are boys so intereste
As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss gratitude. For centuries, spiritual leaders and philosophers have been aware of the importance of gratitude. In the past 15 to 20 years, the effect of gratitude on mental h
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about competition and cooperation.How much competitive behaviour is too much?How can you tell if competitiveness is a problem?Should daycares focus on cooperation only?What if spouses compete with one anothe
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent research stories, including:Are dads important? Contempt and affection among newlyweds (and The Four Horsemen of the Marital Apocalypse)Can medical research be trusted?For more family and
Doctor Brian continues his discussion with the members of Courage My Love and their parents about the support that allowed them to pursue their dream of becoming professional musicians.This week:Dealing with concerns about safety, and how th
Doctor Brian talks with the members of Courage My Love and their parents about how their parents helped them to develop their talent and follow their dream of becoming professional musicians.Did their parents have to push them to practice thei
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe continue their talk with Dr. John Cacioppo, author of "Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection", about what to do when you, or someone you care about, feel isolated, including:lonely behaviours
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