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Dealing with toddler meltdowns or an angsty teen who doesn’t want to talk? Our parenting pros from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provide real-life solutions based on the latest scientific research. Find the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app and subscribe today. Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This instituti... more

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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 genu... more

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 mar... more

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 fou... more

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 st... more

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Soyoung Park
Graduate student researching digital game culture and family life
Iowa State University (ISU) / Human Development and Family Studies
Episode: The New Digital Playground: Why Modern Gaming Feels Different for Parents | S.18 Ep.1
Melissa Wagner
State specialist in youth STEM.
Episode: Voices from the Season | S.17 Ep.8
Sarah Nelson
State specialist discussing challenges around STEM integration.
Episode: Voices from the Season | S.17 Ep.8
Jody Gatewood
Expert discussing nutrition and movement challenges for teenagers.
Episode: Voices from the Season | S.17 Ep.8
Cindy Thompson
Extension educator and parent of five adult children
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Episode: Guiding Adult Children | S.17 Ep.7
Sara Nelson
Iowa State University Assistant Professor and Director of the NASA-Iowa Space Grant Consortium
NASA-Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Episode: STEM-Ready Kids | S.17 Ep.5
Rachel Sweeney
Program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Episode: Babyproofing Basics | S.17 Ep.3
Hailey Walker
Guest questioner for the episode
Episode: Books and Social-Emotional Learning | S.16 Ep.8
Haley Walker
Parenting educator
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Episode: Foundations of Literacy | S.16 Ep.1

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Mackenzie DeYoung Skelling
Podcast co-host and parenting educator
Haley Walker
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Dr. Connie Beecher
Literacy professor and parenting educator

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Beyond the Rating: Understanding Modern Game Systems | S.18 Ep. 2
Q: Can you give an example of a game that looks safe but isn't?
Roblox is a prime example: it appears family-friendly but operates as a platform with economies, user-generated content, and social features that expose children to spending pressure and open trade with others.
Beyond the Rating: Understanding Modern Game Systems | S.18 Ep. 2
Q: What are parents missing when they rely only on ESRB ratings?
Ratings assess content like violence or language, not how the game monetizes itself or how much time and money it can demand from a child, so parents may underestimate the financial and behavioral risks.
Beyond the Rating: Understanding Modern Game Systems | S.18 Ep. 2
Q: Why is spending in games so easy for kids and so hard for families to manage?
Because modern games use free-to-enter models with multiple microtransactions and a built-in economy, making it easy for children to spend small amounts repeatedly without a single big purchase, which blindsides parents who rely on traditional ratings and spend thresholds.
Guiding Adult Children | S.17 Ep.7
Q: What are some of the best ways that we can celebrate our adult children as they begin the journey of parenthood?
Celebrating your adult children through support and maintaining open communication about their choices and achievements is key, while also ensuring you respect their independence and boundaries.
Guiding Adult Children | S.17 Ep.7
Q: What have been the most significant challenges or successes you've seen in guiding emerging adults towards these specific markers of independence?
The most significant challenge is knowing how to support adult children in making independent decisions, as these are much larger and have longer consequences than earlier life choices.

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A science-backed parenting show that translates research into practical guidance for everyday families. Episodes span newborn care, toddler transitions, teen nutrition, literacy, and STEM education, featuring ISU Extension and Outreach experts and educators who share actionable tips and personal experiences. The program frequently emphasizes parent–child connection, nonjudgmental strategies, and leveraging community resources to support families.

A standout trait is the mix of hands-on parenting advice with academically informed insights, plus a recurring focus on literacy and STEM as foundational to child development. It's likely to appeal to parents seeking evidence-based methods, educators wanting classroom-relevant perspectives, and pr... more

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