Anatomy of Developmental Parenting (FA Retro)

In their first 2011 interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Drs. Brian and Giuseppe discuss his developmental approach to parenting.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.November 25, 2013psychology, developmental, Parenting Ideas, Dr- Gordon NeufeldComment

Anatomy of Child Centrism (Episode 171)

Can parents who sacrifice everything for their kids still be happy?

The Show, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.November 11, 2013fear, attachment, psychology, child centrism, marriageComment

Anatomy of Weddings (Episode 170)

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about weddings, including stress, weight concerns, the groom's role, and more!

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.October 28, 2013weddings, groom, psychology, bride, stressComment

Anatomy of iPhones and Relationships (Episode 169)

How do iPhones and other gadgets affect relationships?

The Show, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.September 23, 2013smartphones, iPhones, psychology, Relationships, gadgetsComment

Anatomy of Three Relationship Things (Episode 157)

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe discuss three of the most interesting relationship research stories of 2012, including male-female friendships, commitment, and jailhouse phone calls.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 28, 2013commitment, friendship, jailhouse phone calls, psychology, relationshipComment

Parental favouritism: Who do you like best?

Time magazine recently reported that all parents have a favourite child. What are the effects of parental favouritism, and how can parents avoid it?

Parenting IdeasDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.October 13, 2011favouritism, Kluger, parental favouritism, psychology, sibling rivalryComment

Anatomy of Gratitude (Episode 126)

The importance of gratitude in relationships and its impact on mental health.

(Featured image: thanks by Kristi Graves via Flickr)

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.October 3, 2011Mental Health, gratitude, psychology, thanksgivingComment

Anatomy of Loneliness, Part 2 (Episode 121)

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe continue their talk with Dr. John Cacioppo about overcoming loneliness.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.July 25, 2011cacioppo, isolation, loneliness, psychology, research-basedComment

Is loneliness hazardous to your health?

Increasingly, researchers are realizing that loneliness can be as dangerous as obesity or smoking.

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 119)

Psychologists talk about workload and marriage, babies learning from people who act silly, and positive visualization.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.June 28, 2011psychology, research, three things, trust, visualization, workloadComment

Warning Signs of Teen Anorexia

Summer's here, and many teens are concerned about their weight. Here are some warning signs of problem eating.

Genuine Parenting

We've distilled information from our practice and from research into 4 powers that parents can use to improve their relationship with their kids.

Anatomy of Family Anatomy (Episode 115)

Psychologists talk about genuine parenting and raising safe and successful kids.

Family Anatomy Update

What's happening right now with Family Anatomy.

When Should Parents Begin Talking About College With Their Kids?

Planning for college doesn't happen overnight. Brian Jenkins has tips for parents who are beginning the discussion.

AcademicsGuest PostFebruary 24, 2011College, education, Parenting Ideas, psychology, UniversityComment

Teens Crave Praise

What teens want the most isn't money or clothes, but praise. Kitty Holman writes about new research.

Parenting Ideas, RelationshipsGuest PostFebruary 10, 2011Parenting Ideas, praise, psychology, research-based, TeensComment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 109)

Psychologists talk about revenge, middle school friendships, and the investigation into Dr. Wakefield's controversial study.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 31, 2011autism, friendship, psychology, research, revenge, vaccination, wakefieldComment

Anatomy of A Secret Sadness, Pt. 2 (Episode 108)

Psychologists talk to Dr. Valerie Whiffen about how and why relationships lead women to become depressed.

Mental Health, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 18, 2011A Secret Sadness, depression, marriage, psychology, WhiffenComment

Making chores fun: Essential strategies for parents

Maria Rainier provides tips to make household chores as painless as possible.

Parenting IdeasGuest PostJanuary 13, 2011chores, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-basedComment

Anatomy of Trust (Episode 106)

Psychologists talk about trust in relationships and the impact of betrayal.