Michael Gurian

About

Michael Gurian is a marriage and family counselor in private practice and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight books published in twenty-two languages. As a social philosopher, he has pioneered efforts to bring neurobiology and brain research into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy. The Gurian Institute, which he co-founded, conducts research internationally, launches pilot programs, and trains professionals.

Recent Posts

Reality Cloaking: A New Social Disease?

Part III: Recognizing the 7 stages of this so-called disease.

Reality Cloaking: A New Social Disease?

Part II of this series explores how media and social media work with negativity bias in the brain to further debilitate our children's ability to function safely in the world.

Reality Cloaking: A New Social Disease?

We know social media can be dangerous to us and our children, but could it inflict disease in our brains that led to the attack on Congress?

21 Strategies for Effective COVID Learning

The COVID classroom—whether hybrid, in-person, or completely online—is definitely a stressor for families and schools. Here are 21 ways to make it work best.

How to Make the COVID Classroom Work for Boys

Children on average did not do that well in Spring online schooling. Boys were especially hard hit. These 10 strategies are essential for healthy, effective learning this fall.

The Long Walk Home

The problems African-American boys face are profound for all of us. To affect change, we must work on eight fronts. Education is one of those, and change can occur there immediately.

Strategies for Healthy Couples During Quarantine

These four strategies can help you protect your relationships during quarantine and beyond.

10 Essential Strategies for Family Mental Health

What basic elements of the new normal can protect your family's mental health through the COVID-19 crisis?

Is it Always Wrong to Tell a Child to Stop Crying?

Have you wondered if telling kids to stop crying is always harmful to them? Brain science reveals that "Cry it out" is good, but "Stop crying and solve this" can be good, too.

Sex Is Binary, Gender Is Fluid

Have you heard there is no "male" and "female"? Sex-based differences are crucial to helping our daughters in STEM.