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Brain Based Parenting

Cal Farley's

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. Contact us: email [email protected] To Donate: https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=T To Apply: https://apply.workable.com/cal-farleys-boys-ranch/j/25E1226091/ For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:

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163 episodes

  1. Music As A Parenting Tool: How Music Helps Kids Regulate Emotions 22:12
  2. Stop Doomscrolling And Start Thanking Stuff: Practicing Gratitude Rewires the Brain Over Time 30:40
  3. Build A Family Culture Where Setbacks Teach: Raising Kids Who Can Handle Disappointment 20:11
  4. Helping Kids Handle Disappointment: How to Comfort Kids When Plans Fall Apart 18:40
  5. You Can Love Prodigals Deeply Without Enabling Destructive Choices (pt2) 19:22
  6. Parenting Through A Prodigal Season With Calm And Clarity (pt 1) 18:14
  7. Helping Kids Navigate Fear: What to Do When Fear Shows up (pt 2) 34:40
  8. Fear And The Child Brain: How To Help Kids Calm Down When Fear Takes Over. 27:51
  9. Stop Bullying With A Calm Brain:How Parents & Teachers Can Help Kids Report Bullying Safely 22:07
  10. Bullying Is About Power, Not Just Mean Words: Recognizing Bullying and What Parents Can Do 24:05
  11. When Kids Fight: How Adults Step In Without Making It Worse 22:35
  12. Calm In The Middle Of Conflict: Conflict Can Build Trust When You Repair. 18:52
  13. Forgiving Your Mistakes:You Will Mess Up as a Parent, and You Can Repair It 27:59
  14. Hope Grows When We Practice Gratitude Daily pt 2 16:17
  15. Hope That Holds:The Real Antidote to Despair pt 1 31:28
  16. Mentorship Turns Everyday Work Into Life Skills 24:08
  17. Kids Learn Work Ethic When We Let Them Help 26:12
  18. How Recreation Builds Better Parent Child Bonds: Adults Should Get In the Game 18:34
  19. The Olympics Aren’t Watching So Go Play 27:25
  20. Stopping the Work-to-Home Stress Loop: How to Reset After Work 46:24
  21. Why Asking For Help Makes You Stronger- Self Care pt 2 24:54
  22. Self-Care Plan For Busy Caregivers pt 1 20:53
  23. Teaching Kids Repentance: The Spiritual Disciplines pt 3 41:26
  24. Teaching Kids Faith Through Fellowship Worship And Service: The Spiritual Disciplines pt 2 35:37
  25. Teaching Kids Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible and Prayer 50:16
  26. Respect Without The Power Struggle: Practical Ways to Teach Respect At Home. 22:55
  27. Handling Disrespect: Respect Grows When We Build Trust 26:50
  28. Grief Does Not End Quickly And Kids Need Us To Stay 30:11
  29. Raising Young Leaders: If you Don' Shape Their Leadership, Who Will? pt 2 24:49
  30. How Parents Can Build Real Leadership Skills In Kids-pt 1 22:29
  31. I'm Bored!!! So Go Climb Something-The Power of Make Believe pt. 2 31:23
  32. Why Unstructured Play Builds Stronger Kids-The Power of Make Believe pt. 1 30:00
  33. Connection Over Attention: The Love Tank Fix pt 2 16:09
  34. Attention Seeking Or Connection Seeking: Why Kids Act Out When They Need You the Most. part 1 27:19
  35. Social Skills: Raising Savvy Kids. pt 2 28:20
  36. Social Skills: Teaching Kids To Read The Room pt 1 15:58
  37. Counseling, Medication, When to Seek Help for Your Child 32:34
  38. Teaching Kids To Solve Conflict 26:03
  39. From Daily Rhythms To Lasting Faith: How Parents Shape A Christ-Centered Family 42:54
  40. Why One-Size-Fits-All Consequences Fail And What To Do Instead 37:32
  41. Love And Curiosity: Super Powers for Parents 38:42
  42. How Routine, and Clear Expectations, Turn Chores Into Life Skills 31:42
  43. How Sensory Input Shapes Behavior, Learning, And Emotions In Children 29:49
  44. Counter Aggression: How Power Struggles Break Relationships And What To Do Instead 46:28
  45. 25 Brain-Based Parenting Essentials to Kick Off 2026 18:25
  46. Creating Calm Part 2: Practical Tools For Anxious Kids 21:46
  47. The Brain Based Parenting Christmas Special!!!! 21:56
  48. Creating Calm Part 1: Regulate First, Reason Later 31:42
  49. Confidence, Competence, And The Power Of Real-World Practice 44:14
  50. Help!!!! My Kid Won't Get Off Their Phone: Simple Strategies To Get Your Kids More Active 30:10