Helping parents build emotional awareness, regulate stress, and strengthen secure relationships — so every family can thrive.
Neuroscience-based emotional growth tools for parents.
Worry you're failing your child because stress & emotions keep getting the best of you?
“I am stuck in a cycle of yelling then apologizing to my kids“
“Will my impatience with my kids affect our relationship long-term?
“Will my quick, reactive anger cause damage to my child?”
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As a neuroscientist and parent, I’ve learned that understanding emotions goes beyond research—it’s essential for parenting. After creating Curious Neuron to support child development, I realized that to truly help our children, we must first prioritize our own emotional well-being. Today, Curious Neuron offers science-backed tools and resources to help parents build emotionally intelligent homes, reduce stress, and nurture both their own and their children’s emotional growth.
Dr. Cindy Hovington, Founder & CEO of Curious Neuron
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience
- Mom of 3
- International keynote speaker & wellbeing consultant
- Host of top-ranked parenting podcast in CA, US, UK & AU
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