The Next Big Idea Daily

How Parenthood Changes the Brain

November 3, 2026·32 min
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Becoming a parent changes your life—but what happens to your brain? Neuroscientist Susana Carmona explores the remarkable transformations of pregnancy and parenthood in A Mother’s Brain: The New Science of the Neuro-Maternal Revolution, and explains why “mommy brain” isn’t quite what we think. Then, psychiatrist Daniel Amen and parenting expert Charles Fay turn to the brains of children—and the adults raising them. In Raising Mentally Strong Kids, they share ideas for building connection, setting loving limits, and helping kids learn from their mistakes. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you use code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By:Notion — Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at ⁠⁠notion.com/daily⁠⁠Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to ⁠⁠quince.com/nbid⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsKeeper — Right now, Keeper's offering podcast listeners! 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/DAILY.

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