Tackling Tough Behaviors: Risk and Protective Factors | S.15 Ep.8

This episode highlights how parents can transition from strict control to authoritative guidance by focusing on connection and understanding the underlying systems within modern games. By utilizing natural break points for boundaries and showing genuine interest in their child's play, families can replace constant conflict with better communication and mutual trust. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal o...

While many parents rely on ESRB ratings to judge a game's safety, these ratings primarily evaluate visual content rather than the underlying systems that drive spending and social interaction. By understanding how modern games function as digital marketplaces and social networks, parents can move from reacting with uncertainty to providing proactive guidance for their children. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution i...

This episode explores how digital gaming has evolved from a finished product into a continuous, living environment that continues whether a child is logged in or not. Doctoral candidate and researcher Soyoung Park joins the show to break down the four structural changes in modern games—including monetization and social obligations—that often lead to tension and conflict within families. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This inst...

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 on common hurdles and go-to strategies from each stage to bring our research-and-reality theme full circle. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement...

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 boundaries, financial support, and staying connected as adult children find their own way. Support the show Send us an email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inqu...