A neuroscience-informed program (course or cohort) that helps parents become less reactive, communicate more effectively, and create healthier family dynamics.
Build the skills to snap less at your kids even when you're overwhelmed
You’ve read the parenting books
but still struggle to show up intentionally in parenting
You quickly snap to your child’a behaviour then regret it
You never have time for yourself & feel overwhelmed by family & work
You argue a lot with your partner and worry it’s impacting your kids
“I know better. So why do I keep reacting this way?”
You tell yourself you’ll stay calm. Then bedtime happens, someone spills something, your partner says the wrong thing and once again you’re yelling.
Then the guilt starts: “I know better. Why did I react like that?”. So you go back to learning about parenting strategies to stop your child’s misbehaviour.
But you don’t need another parenting strategy. You’ve probably already read the books and you know you’re supposed to stay calm..
But knowing what to do in the moment doesn’t mean you can always do it when your capacity is gone. You need to understand what happens in you before the reaction takes over.
This is not a parenting program. It’s skills-based training for parents.
Your training will help you build 5 core skills — self-awareness, emotional regulation, stronger inner dialogue, healthier communication and conflict resolution skills.
Pillar 1: Self-Awareness — Notice what you feel, what triggers you, and how stress shows up in your body and mind.
Pillar 2: Emotional Regulation — Learn practical ways to calm your nervous system, reduce reactivity, and respond more effectively when emotions run high.
Pillar 3: Inner Dialogue — Notice unhelpful self-talk, build a stronger inner voice, and use thoughts that support steadier responses.
Pillar 4: Conflict & Communication — Learn how to express your needs, listen well, repair after conflict, and communicate in ways that reduce escalation.
Pillar 5: Connection & Repair — Learn how healthy relationships are built through calm moments — and through recovery after hard ones.
Emotion regulation trained led by a neuroscientist
For years, I’ve worked with parents who desperately wanted to stay calm but found themselves reacting in ways they didn’t recognize. What I discovered is that most people don’t need more parenting advice — they need a better understanding of what happens inside them before it shapes how they communicate with others.
That’s why I created Curious Neuron: to translate neuroscience into practical skills that help people manage stress, navigate conflict, and build healthier relationships.
I look forward to helping your family build the same skills.
Where are you on your mountain?
Emotional awareness is the first step to better managing stress, emotions and conflict (Lam et al. 2020). When you become emotionally aware, you learn to recognize your own dysregulation states before they shape how you show up with the people around you. (Watch my Tedx talk to learn more)
Can you answer yes to each of these?
Didn’t answer yes to all 3? Saying yes to these leads to gaining better control of your emotions. Our training will help you change that!
When parents build strong emotional skills, everything becomes easier
Your child’s behaviour improves
You engage in less conflict with your partner
Your home feels calmer. You feel less stressed
Ready to build these skills?
Reading body
signals early
Labeling emotions more precisley
Pausing between
trigger & reaction
Better control
of your emotions
Reappraising
situations flexibly
Practicing
Self-Compassion
Managing
Your Stress
Staying present in
hard conversations
Conflict
Resolution Skills
Noticing stress in
body sooner
You don’t need another parenting course:
- You need to be trained by a neuroscientist specializing in emotions
- You need to learn why you snap and how to notice it sooner
- You need a community of parents supporting you
- You need to understand your stress response
- You need to understand your child’s brain development
Differences parents are noticing
A study found something parents don't hear enough
It’s not just that your emotion regulation affects your child. Your child’s struggles affect your regulation too and it can become a cycle, in both directions. (Wang et al.,Children and Youth Services Review. 2025)
That’s not a reason to feel guilty. It’s the reason working on your own emotional regulation matters for you, not just for them.
Break your side of the cycle and everything downstream gets easier.
Grab the program that meets your needs
Purchase the course, join the next cohort or get 1:1 support. (Interested in our book club? Keep scrolling!)
Course
$99
USD / lifetime access
A science-informed course designed to help you better understand your nervous system, notice your stress responses earlier, and respond with more intention in the moments that matter most.
You will leave with…
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A better understanding of your emotions and stress response
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Practical tools to help you calm yourself before reacting
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More confidence handling hard interactions with your child
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A better understanding of how to have healthy conflict
What you get:
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A step-by-step 10-module framework grounded in neuroscience and psychology
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A 100+ page workbook that guides your reflection, awareness, and growth
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A research library that explains the science behind what works
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A community of parents building emotional capacity alongside you
Join parents in over 20 countries becoming emotionally aware today!
8-week cohort
$495
USD / 8-week cohort + lifetime community
You know the parent you want to be. But knowing what to do doesn’t always help when you’re overwhelmed, triggered, or stuck in the same patterns.
The Emotionally Aware Parent is an 8-week cohort where you’ll learn to understand what happens inside you, practice new responses, and bring real-life parenting moments back to the group to reflect and learn. (GET FULL DETAILS HERE)
Only 20 spots available! (you can join with your partner)
Each week, you’ll:
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- LEARN: A new science-based tool
- PRACTICE: One practical skill
- NOTICE: What’s happening inside you and build awareness
- REFLECT: On how you can show up differently next time
- APPLY: One small experiment into your week
Next Cohort Starts October 19th (Registration closes Oct 14th!)
Weekly Meetings will be on Tuesday’s at 12 PM ET OR 8 PM ET
1:1 Consultations
$1,250
USD / 8-week personalized program
Extra support for you and your entire family that is private & personalized. It is recommended that you do this with your partner.
You’ll leave with:
- A complete personal map of your own stress patterns (you + your partner)
- A personalized regulation toolkit built and tested specifically for you
- Support navigating your actual, real relationships
- Personalized feedback on your reflections between every session
What you get:
- A 90-min evaluation for you and your family
- Six private 60-minute sessions with Dr. Cindy, every two weeks
- A personal, private reflection space. I read what you write between sessions and respond directly, so you’re never doing this alone
- Tools and pacing built around your specific life, not a general curriculum
- The same research-backed framework as our group cohort, but personalized to the needs of your and your family
A book club for busy parents who want to keep learning
The Reflective Parenting Book Club (led by a neuroscientist).
Every month, I read books cover to cover and pull out what actually matters to me as a mom of 3 and neuroscientist. Practical applications for parents, what we can reflect on to be more intentional, and the deeper science that never fits into a Reflective Parenting Podcast episode.
This is a book club where you don’t have to read the book. Come reflect with me and ask other parents questions to see if you are the only one experiencing. Join parents in 20+ countries reflecting and growing together for $9.99 a year, less than the price of a coffee!
Frequently asked questions
At Curious Neuron, we often receive questions about our cohorts.
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we get.
Are the live weekly sessions recorded?
Yes, given that we have parents joining from around the world, we want to make sure that if you join the cohort, you can watch our weekly training.
I am a new parent, is it too early to join a cohort?
Not at all! In fact, it is the perfect time to start understanding how you cope with your emotions and how you show up in hard interactions with your partner. There are skills we never learned!
Can I offer this cohort as a gift to someone?
Yes! Email our founder, Cindy Hovington at info@curiousneuron.com and you can purchase our course, training, book club or 1:1 consulting for a loved one.
Is it true that you also have a book club?
Yes we do!
If you love listening to our podcast, The Reflective Parenting Podcast then you will love following along in our private book club.
Learn more below:
https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-podcast-book-club
Do I need to share my personal thoughts in the cohorts?
We don’t force you to do what you are not comfortable doing in our live sessions. You can leave your camera off if you prefer.
However, there is a benefit to participating and reflecting. You can type your responses, you can talk without having your camera on.
This can help our instructor to get to know you and help you connect with other parents (which is a very powerful tool when you feel less alone)
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.
