Helping you feel calmer, respond with intention, and handle emotionally challenging moments with more ease.
Trusted by pediatric clinicians around the world.
You were never taught emotional coping skills.
So when your child acts out, you react rather than respond.
You get annoyed easily and yell when your kids argue.
You and your partner are stuck in unhealthy conflict & it feels heavy
You often think “this is too much, I can’t handle this” in hard moments
You want to parent your kids differently than you were raised but these are skills you were never taught.
And it’s shows because you keep snapping at your kids.
You’ve read the parenting books, listened to the podcasts, and learned that your child’s behaviour is communication. You want to stay calm and respond in a way that helps your child learn.
Then real parenting life hits. The morning rush. A meltdown after a long day. Bedtime turning into another battle.
In the moment, you do the thing you promised yourself you wouldn’t do. Your voice gets sharper than you meant it to, or you threaten your child with consequences just to make this moment stop.
Most parents were never taught these skills, yet we’re expected to use them every day with the people we love most.
Here’s why you get stuck in your emotional reactivity pattern.
You never learned stress management or social-emotional skills and without these skills even loving and well-intentioned parents can find themselves overwhelmed by everyday moments.
There are 4 important skills that impact your every day life as a parent:
Emotional Awareness
Not noticing that your stress is building until you suddenly snap at your child over something small, like spilled milk or a toy left on the floor.
Attention Shifting
Feeling instantly irritated when your child doesn’t listen and thinking “they’re doing this on purpose” instead of seeing that they might be tired, overwhelmed, or needing support.
Conflict Resolution
Getting pulled into repeated power struggles with your child where voices get louder and everyone gets upset. Or thinking that an argument with your partner is about winning rather than unraveling the problem to work towards a solution.
Stress Management
Reaching the end of the day completely depleted regardless of being home or at work and any behaviour feels overwhelming with your kids.
Meet your instructor, mom of 3 with a doctorate degree in neuroscience.
For more than a decade, I have worked alongside parents who know what their children need, yet in stressful moments struggle to access the calm, intentional response they hoped for. They react in ways that don’t reflect the parent they want to be.
As a neuroscientist specializing in emotional health, I’ve spent over 10 years translating research into practical tools for more than 160,000 parents, schools, and clinicians around the globe. One thing became clear: we talk constantly about teaching social-emotional skills to children, but almost no one is helping parents build these skills themselves.
That’s why I created the Reflective Parenting program, which combines the science of emotional awareness, regulation, and conflict resolution with practical tools parents can apply in everyday moments.
Welcome!
Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D, Founder, Curious Neuron
Quick Quiz: Can you notice your escalating dysregulation?
Emotional awareness is the first step to better managing stress and emotions. It begins with recognizing signals from your own body and mind (Lam et al. 2020). When you become a Reflective Parent, you learn how to recognize your dysregulation states (see image) before you learn how to recognize & support the state of the other person you are interacting with (child or partner).
Can you answer yes to each of the questions below?
Didn’t answer yes to all 3?
Our Reflective Parenting Program can help you build the skills to notice your state of regulation and catch yourself before you snap.
It's not too late to stop reacting and start responding.
Here are changes you notice when you become a Reflective Parent...
“My 5-year-old noticed his yellow zone behaviour. No meltdown!”
“I snap less at my kids. I can recognize my state & act on it”
“My partner handle conflict better. It doesn’t escalate as quickly!”
10 new skills you gain
as a Reflective Parent
Making Values-Based
Decisions
Building Your
Well-Being Habits
Building
Self-Awareness
Reframing
Your Thoughts
Regulating
Your Emotions
Practicing
Self-Compassion
Managing
Your Stress
Becoming a Strong Leader for Your Child
Conflict
Resolution Skills
Learn How to
Think & Reflect
Still don’t know if Reflective Parenting is for you? Are these important to you?
- I want to learn healthy emotional coping skills
- I want to build a strong relationship with my kids
- I want to start having healthy conflict with my partner
- I want to feel confident in my parenting skills (not doubt myself)
- I want to be able to set healthier boundaries with those I love
- I want to fee less overwhelmed and less emotionally depleted
- I want to know how to repair after conflict (with kids or partner)
Differences Reflective Parents are noticing
Designed for the busy, overwhelmed parent
✔ Over 10 short evidence-based audio lessons for on the go learning
✔ Learn how to reframe hard moments & reduce your stress
✔ Access a library of bite-sized research article summaries
✔ Access to a community of parents to feel less alone
Become A Reflective Parent Today!
Start with our self-paced course, then join a cohort or book 1:1 consultations for extra support
Group Coaching: 8-Week Cohort
$499
USD / Starts April 13th, 2026
For parents who want support applying the skills
What you get:
- Group coaching fed by Dr. Cindy Hoington, Ph.D.
- Weekly 60-min coaching calls (recorded)
- Practice skills with our unique scenario-based training
- Join a community of parents that normalizes your struggles
Course: Becoming a Reflective Parent
$99
USD / Lifetime access
This is the foundation. Everything else builds from here.
What you get:
- 100+ page workbook, reflections, posters and more
- 6+ hours of educational audio guides
- 10 research-based modules grounded in neuroscience + psychology
- Reflection guides to identify triggers and patterns
- Access to our research database
- Access to a community of parents and experts to ask your questions
Private Family Coaching
Start with a free consult
USD and CAD
For families that need personalized guidance
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Private sessions tailored to your family dynamics
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Support with conflict resolution
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Get tools specific to all members of family (i.e parents or children with ADHD)
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Build stronger family dynamics with effective communication skills
Trusted by Pediatricians & Clinicians Around the Globe
Did you know that Curious Neuron is the proud partner of pediatric clinics?
While doctors provide specialized care for our children, Curious Neuron strengthen’s the outcome of pediatric health care by nurturing parental well-being and emotional regulation skills — so children can grow up in emotional heathy homes that protect their future emotional health.
Subscribe to the Reflective Parenting Podcast!
Start your journey with us by tuning into our weekly episodes of The Reflective Parenting Podcast. Learn the science of parenting, stress, and emotion regulation with our host Dr. Cindy Hovington along with best selling authors and top researchers.
Frequently asked questions
At Curious Neuron, we often receive questions about our Reflective Parent Club, and our mission in general.
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we get.
Can you join for only 3 months? Can I do this more than once?
Curious Neuron is parent-centered, but we are not just another parenting advice hub. Our focus is on emotion regulation skills for both you and your child.
Yes! You can join for just 3 months or continue for as long as you’d like. We add new content every week. Because we provide tailored tools and adapt to your needs, you won’t receive the same content repeatedly—it will always evolve as your challenges change.
Is this for new or expecting parents?
This program is designed to support parents at any stage.
How much does it cost and why?
For just $99, you get 12 sessions over 3 months—that’s less than the cost of a single therapy session.
This isn’t a static program or a set of resold PDFs. You’ll meet directly with founder Cindy Hovington, who will tailor the program to your unique needs.
The program offers:
- personalized support from the Curious Neuron team
- direct access to world-leading parental well-being experts and best-selling authors through online monthly calls.
- access to workbooks, audio guides developed based on your unique challenges
- You’ll also join an engaging online community of parents to connect, learn, and grow.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program—it’s tailored to your needs and challenges, helping you parent with confidence.
Why Is the Program 3 Months Long?
We recommend a minimum of 3 months to see a real impact on how you cope with emotions and stress, but you’re welcome to continue for as long as you find it valuable!
What is a Reflective Parent?
Our goal with the Reflective Parent Club is to help you develop the following skills:
- You have self-awareness.
- You can cope with uncomfortable emotions.
- You have cognitive flexibility (more resilience).
- You are aware of your triggers.
- You can communicate your needs and emotions clearly.
How do I know if this is for me?
Every parent’s journey is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach. Before joining the Reflective Parent Club, you’ll have a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Cindy Hovington, PhD, founder of Curious Neuron.
This conversation helps us understand your challenges, goals, and needs to ensure the program is the right fit for you.
Whether you’re struggling with emotional regulation, navigating parenting stress, or simply looking for a more mindful approach, this program is designed to adapt to your journey—offering the tools, support, and community you need to grow.
Are replays available for the weekly calls?
No, the weekly calls are not recorded to protect the privacy of the conversations. Our weekly meetings take place on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET (UTC/GMT -5 hours) and again at 8 p.m. ET.
What does CRM mean?
CRM stands for Content Relationship Management. Using a CRM platform gives everyone involved in your business a way to manage customer interactions to increase growth.
Is it really free to start?
Yes! You can opt to stay within the free tier for as long as you want to. It’s a great way to get a feel for the platform before deciding to upgrade to take advantage of the more advanced features.
Can I import data?
Yes! Getting your existing data in is easy. Simply export your existing customers to a .csv file and import them within a couple of clicks.
