Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk with Dr. Gordon Neufeld about chronically inflexible, bossy, defiant kids and those who need to be the boss.

The Show, Featured, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.March 3, 2014bullying, defiant, bossy, alpha children, NeufeldComment

Anatomy of Movies and Marriage (Episode 176)

Could watching movies with your spouse replace couples therapy? Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about recent research.

Podcast, Featured, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 17, 2014depression, therapy, feelings, movies, marriageComment

Anatomy of Internet Safety, Part 2 (Episode 175)

Social Media expert Amber MacArthur talks with Dr. Brian about kids online behaviour and safety.

Featured, The Show, Parenting Ideas, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 3, 2014cyberbullying, internet safety, online privacyComment

Anatomy of Boys' Friendships (Episode 174)

Boys want close friendships as much as girls do, but their behaviour changes in the teen years.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 20, 2014boys friendships, adoption, attachment, suicideComment

Anatomy of New Year's Resolutions (Episode 173)

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe break down suggestions from Time magazine, the Globe and Mail, and the New York Times, to find the best ideas for making and keeping New Year's Resolutions.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 6, 2014resolutions, willpower, New Year'sComment

Anatomy of Jealousy (Episode 172)

Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about how jealousy affects relationships and what to do about it.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.December 9, 2013jealousy, couples, RelationshipsComment

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 Gratitude (FA Retro)

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

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.October 11, 2013depression, gratitude, thanksgiving, anxiety, Relationships, Mental HealthComment

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 Back To School (Episode 168)

How can parents help kids adjust to the back to school transition?

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 167)

Online surveillance, the child-free life, and bully magnets are the top three stories this week.

The Show, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.August 26, 2013bullies, depressed kids, online teens, child-free, surveillanceComment

Anatomy of Homework (FA Retro)

Going back to school means getting back to homework, but does working at home help kids to do better?

Anatomy of "Saving Normal" (Episode 166)

An interview with Dr. Allen Frances, author of Saving Normal, about the dangers of a loose diagnostic system for the treatment of kids.

The Show, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.July 8, 2013Dr- Allen Frances, Saving Normal, DSM-5, diagnosisComment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 165)

Declining intelligence, the link between anger and heart attacks, and the impact of starting school at a younger age.

The Show, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.June 17, 2013heart attack, intelligence, learning, anger, top three, IQComment

Anatomy of Resilience (Episode 164)

Dr. Wayne Hammond, president of Resiliency Initiatives, talks about how parents can help their kids to "bounce back" from stressful situations.

Anatomy of Diagnosis (Episode 163)

New diagnostic categories could label grieving as depression and temper tantrums as a psychiatric disorder.

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Anatomy of Divorce (Episode 162)

Doctor Robert Emery talks about the impact of divorce on children.

Anatomy of Sports (FA Retro)

Are competitive sports OK for young kids, or should we stop keeping score?