Science-backed emotional skills to help you respond thoughtfully under stress, communicate clearly, and navigate conflict with confidence.
The interactions that matter the most will often happen under stress
This leads to us reacting in ways we often regret because most of us are missing 3 important skills that could help us better control our emotions
Emotion regulation: Self-awareness & control of your emotions
Confidence: Positive inner dialogue & strong boundaries
Conflict resolution: Clear communication in stressful interactions
Healthier, less stressful interactions start with strong emotional skills.
Build the skills that help you respond with more calm, manage emotions under pressure, and improve the way you connect with others in difficult moments.
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For parents who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns shaping family life. (You can also join our book club!)
Curious Neuron’s Resource Library for Pediatric Clinicians
“I love having access to research summaries and resources for my clients that I can trust”
We make it easier for pediatric clinicians to stay up to date with latest research about emotional development in kids and teens and create tools on parenting practices, emotional development and paren tal emotional well-being they can share with their clients.
We are currently pilot testing this project with pediatric clinical partners in 3 countries!
Learning to control your emotions is a skill.
Join The Next Training Cohort
All families can benefit from learning to manage their emotions more effectively (and not everyone needs therapy to start doing that). Emotion regulation is a teachable skill that grows with the right education, tools, and practice.
Our online training cohorts help you:
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Notice and label your emotions more accurately
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Recognize the specific triggers that activate your stress response
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Build a personalized emotion‑regulation toolbox to stay calmer under pressure
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Shift your internal dialogue from harsh self‑criticism to supportive self‑talk
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Communicate with more emotional awareness to reduce defensiveness and conflict
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Respond more calmly in conflict
Kids ages 7-10 | Teens ages 11-14 | Parents
Everything families need to know about emotional skills.
Stay current with research focused on emotion regulation, mental health, emotional intelligence, emotional development, leadership and family well-being.
What parents in our training program are saying
It has helped me practice the skills I need to learn to be a better mom, wife and even friend. These are things I did not learn as I was growing up. I feel like I’m becoming more socially and emotionally competent.
Mom of a 3 and 6-year old
– Ontario, Canada
Meet our founder
As a neuroscientist and parent, Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D. founded Curious Neuron to help children and their parents learn how to better control their emotions, especially under stress.
Her work bridges science and everyday situations at home that support our emotional health and well-being through healthier interactions.
- Mom of 3 (Montreal, Canada)
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, McGill University
- International keynote speaker on emotion regulation and conflict
- Consultant (Leading Under Pressure)
- Host of top-ranked parenting podcast in CA, US, UK & AU
- Online community of 160K+ followers and subscribers
- Tedx Speaker
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