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The Brainy Moms — 213 episodes

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1

Preparing Kids to Thrive in an AI World | Wylde Scott

2

There Are Moms Worse Than You | Glenn Boozan

3

Personalized Learning for Your Homeschooled Child | Jessica Parnell

4

Homeschooling Teens: Why “Do Nothing” Deschooling Backfires and How Eclectic Unschoolers Use Guardrails Instead | Janae Daniels

5

Nurturing Leadership & Grit Through Hard Things | Dr. Josh McConkey

6

Avoid Homeschool Mom Burnout (and Find Joy Again) | Jenna Lynn Myers

7

Dopamine Magnets: How to Replace Screens, Social Media, and Junk Food with High Value Habits | Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

8

Sensory Smart Homeschooling: Encore Conversations with the Homeschool OT Sarah Collins

9

Best of Christy Faith Homeschool Conversations

10

Tidy Dad Tips on Flexibility, Time, and Scruffy Hospitality | Tyler Moore

11

Your Child’s Health Starts in the Gut | Dr. Elisa Song

12

Firm Parenting Re-Imagined | Nicholeen Peck

13

Stop Teaching Zen to 5 Year Olds (& Other Parenting Advice) | Dr. Will Dobud

14

Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen

15

Diagnosis 101: Does a Label Help or Hurt Your Child? | Dr. Rebecca Fontanetta

16

Burnout Proof: Soul Care, Rest, & Boundaries for Busy Moms | Debra Fileta

17

The Dumb Dads Finally Meet The Brainy Moms

18

ADHD-Friendly Organization Tips | Dr. Kelly Cagle

19

Rethinking Organization for Disorganized Kids | Dr. Rochelle Matthews Somerville

20

Critical Thinking and Worldview Formation | Dr. Renton Rathbun

21

Classical Education: Why Logic, Latin, and Literature Matter | Martin Cothran

22

Habits, Grace, and Parenting | Justin Whitmel Earley

23

Why Meltdowns Happen Over Homework

24

Your Kid’s Bookshelf Needs a Makeover: On Diversity, Belonging, & Empathy | Amber O'Neal Johnston

25

Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Student Support at Home | Erin Vanek

26

Alone in the Arctic: How it Reframed Fatherhood, Faith, & Fear for Timber Cleghorn

27

What If Autism Isn’t Always Lifelong? A Scientist-Mom Shares Evidence and Hope | Dr. Theresa Lyons

28

Unlocking Handwriting: Why Teaching Cursive, Core Stability, & Purposeful Practice Transforms Kids’ Writing | Sarah Collins

29

Transforming Reluctant Writers | Andrew Pudewa

30

Is Homeschooling the Rescue Plan Your Child Needs? | Christy Faith

31

Season 6 Launch: A Year of Tools For Homeschooling (and Classroom) Parents

32

Homeschooling Tips For Military & Special-Needs Families | Natalie Mack & Ashley Barta

33

Self-Harm In Teens: Advice for Parents Navigating Non-Suicidal Self Injury | Stacy Schaffer

34

Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Other Teen Buzzwords: A Therapist's Guide for Parents | Stacy Schaffer

35

Raising Career-Ready Kids | Dr. Tega Edwin

36

From Cancel Culture to Kitchen Tables: A Parenting, Family Values, and Weight Loss Discussion with Matty Lansdown

37

Your Child Deserves a Learning Path as Unique as They Are | Matt Bowman

38

Present, Not Perfect: How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health Journey | Jenn Robb

39

Balancing Busy: Time Management Secrets for Working Moms

40

Smart but Struggling: Why School Accommodations Might Not be Working | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis

41

Decoding Bedtime Battles in ADHD: Tailoring Sleep Routines for Sensory Needs | Dr. Amy Moore

42

Emotion Dysregulation in Children with ADHD: Parenting Tips | Dr. Amy Moore

43

Social Media & Teens: Advice on Limits, Conversations, & Safety | Jennifer Berger

44

MTHFR and Epigenetics: Functional Medicine Insights for Parents | Dr. Randy James

45

Sensory Processing & Emotion Regulation with Sarah Collins

46

Beyond the Win: Tips for Parenting Young Athletes & Dancers | Dr. Chelsea Pierotti

47

Launching Your Adult Child: Fostering Independence without Severing Connection | Dr. Jack Stoltzfus

48

The Brain Science of Reading (Part 2): Why Cognitive Skills Matter More Than Curriculum | Donesa Walker

49

The Brain Science of Reading: Why America's Children Are Falling Behind (Part 1) with Donesa Walker

50

Teaching Teens Healthy Eating with guest Claire Ketchum

51

Teen Mental Health and Eating Disorders: Tips for Parents | Bryn Miller

52

Shame-Free Money Management for the Whole Family | Lindsey Konchar

53

ENCORE EPISODE! The Parent-Teen Partnership: 5 Steps to Create Calm and Reduce Conflict | Jeanine Mouchawar

54

Stop Helicopter Parenting! How to Balance Empathy with Boundaries in Raising Teens | Ann Coleman

55

Teen Anxiety: How Chores, Community, and Connection Could Help | Dr. Jodi Aman

56

Surviving the Teen Years | Amy Betters-Midtvedt

57

Mindset Swaps to Skyrocket Your Joy | Dr. Wendy O'Connor

58

Cognitive Skills Conversations: Highlights from the Special Series

59

Curfews, Dating, and Clothes: Hot Topics for Parenting Teens | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis

60

ENCORE EPISODE! Parenting a Differently Wired Kid | Debbie Reber

61

Political Differences in a Cancel Culture: Are We Helping or Hurting Our Kids and Teens? | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis

62

Holiday Stress & Anxiety | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis

63

Picky Eaters, Nutrition, and Mealtime Strategies for the Developing Brain with Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis

64

Sensory Processing Differences and Difficulties: Tools for Parents with guest Dr. Eva Lassey

65

The Art of Calm and Intentional Parenting with guest Holly Swenson

66

Inattentive ADHD: Support for Your Child, Teen, and Spouse with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

67

Parenting a Teen Through Depression and Self-Harm with guest Katie May

68

Dysregulated Emotions in Parenting: Breaking the Cycle with guest Dr. Amber Thornton

69

Pediatricians Share Why Kids Need Time in Nature with guests Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy

70

Insomnia & Sleep Solutions with guest Dr. Daniella Marchetti

71

Raising Healthy Kids: Avoiding Toxins in Foods, Skincare Products, Detergents, and More with guest David Steinman

72

Managing school anxiety: Tips for parents of kids and teens with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

73

Maternal Mental Health: Sharing the Load and Loving Motherhood More with guest Erica Djossa

74

Help Sleep Problems and Anxiety using qEEG and Neurotherapy with guest Mindy Haukedahl

75

Embracing Dad Mode: Tips to Help Dads Connect with Their Kids with guest Tal Eyre

76

Slow Processing Speed as a Root Cause of Learning Struggles, Anxiety, and More with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

77

Skincare for Teen Boys: Advice from a Top Pediatric Dermatologist with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness

78

Parenting an ADHD Child When You Have ADHD, Too with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

79

Parenting a Disabled Child: Systems, Services, and Supports with guest Kelley Coleman

80

How Visual Processing Impacts Learning and Life with guest Kim Hanson

81

Improving Sleep for Children and Adults: A Dentist's Surprising Method with Dr. Blaine Leeds

82

Shattering Homeschooling Myths: The Truth About Opting Out of the School System with guest Christy Faith

83

Treat Bedwetting, Constipation, & Accidents with Dr. Steve Hodges

84

Understanding Auditory Processing: How to Help the Brain “Hear” Better with Dr. Jody Jedlicka

85

A Whole-Child Approach to Autism with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh

86

Autism and Neurodivergence: New Research, Insights, and Approaches with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh

87

Tutoring vs. Brain Training: Interventions for Students Who Struggle with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

88

What Research Really Says About Birth Control with guest Dr. Mariza Snyder

89

How to Build Strong Reasoning Skills & the Foundation of Critical Thinking with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

90

Helping High-Achieving Women Address Burnout and Authenticity in the Workplace with guest Emily Drake

91

Frustrated at Having to Repeat Yourself? Unpacking the Impacts of Weak Memory on Learning, Parenting, and Life with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

92

Curing the Busy Brain to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, & Sleep Again with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

93

Attention: what it is, why it matters, what to do about it with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

94

Childhood Trauma and Resilience with guest Dr. Marc Hauser

95

The 411 on Cognitive Skills: What They Are, How They’re Trained, and How Strong Skills Make Learning Easier with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis

96

Empowering Teen Girls: An Insider Shares What She’s Learned from Young Women with guest Chelsey Goodan

97

The Ages & Stages of Anxious Kids: A Guide for Parents with guest Dr. Regine Galanti

98

Calm Your Anxiety with Food: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Uma Nadoo

99

Managing Your Mind and Energy with Systems to Organize Your Life with guest Leah Remillet

100

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder with guest Dr. Katharine Phillips

101

The Sex Talk: Tips for Discussing Sex, Intimacy, and Consent With Your Kids with guest, Clint Davis, MS, LPC

102

Raising Resilient Teens in an Era of Anxiety with guest Erica Komisar, LCSW

103

Help Your Teen Feel Connected, Competent, and Confident with guest Dr. Melanie McNally

104

Should We Let Our Kids Quit? Making Decisions Through The Lens of Your Family’s Values: A Mini-Episode with Dr. Amy and Dr. Jody

105

Unravel the Complexities of Women’s Hormone Health with guest Dr. Mariza Snyder

106

The Mother Load: Finding Balance When Your Life Feels Off-Kilter with guest Leah Remillet

107

Nurturing Boys: Holistic Parenting to Raise Loving, Well-Rounded Sons with Dr. Shelly Flais

108

Help Your Teen Value Better (and More!) Sleep

109

Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Stress & Raise Competent, Confident Children with guest Dr. Emily Edlynn

110

Teri’s Son Just Got Married!

111

Nurturing Girls: Communicating with Tween and Teen Daughters with guest Dr. Kimberly Palmiotto

112

How parents and preteens can navigate technology together with guest Jessica Speer

113

Ask Dr. Amy: How to choose an intervention AFTER your child’s learning disability diagnosis

114

Building your family’s emotional sanctuary with guest Donna Tetreault

115

A Cognitive Psychologist Shares Her 5 Pillars of ADHD with Dr. Amy Moore

116

Poop Happens! Potty training expert returns to explain the good, the bad, and the ugly of BMs with guest Mary Vaughn

117

The Parent-Teen Partnership: 5 Steps to Create Calm and Reduce Conflict with guest Jeanine Mouchawar

118

Parenting in the Age of Digital Media: Technology’s Impact on Kids and Teens with Dr. Katie Davis

119

Peaceful Parenting Tools with guest Sarah R. Moore

120

Advocating for your neurodiverse student in a school system designed for the neurotypical with guest Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

121

A potty-training coach shares her tips to get your child out of diapers with guest Mary Vaughn

122

Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes in Women:Using Nutrition & Fasting to Reverse the Cycle Before It’s Too Late with guest Matty Lansdown

123

Helping Your Teen Choose Their Own Unique Path in an Academically Competitive World with guest Cindy Muchnick, MA

124

Intentional Parenting: Establishing Boundaries, a Family Culture, and a Growth Mindset with guest Monica Swanson

125

Peaceful Parenting Through Tough Moments at Any Age with guest Laura Reardon

126

Parenting a Differently Wired Kid on Your Own Terms with guest Debbie Reber, MA

127

Shame, Taboos, and Trauma: Talking to your Kids about their Bodies, Intimacy, and Porn with guest Clint Davis, MS, LPC

128

Conscious Parenting: Finding Balance Between Permissive and Punitive Approaches with guest Dr. Elham Raker

129

Juggling Work and Parenthood without the Guilt with guest Dr. Yael Schonbrun

130

Hey Mom, Who’s Taking Care of You? (Let’s Talk About Emotional Exhaustion) with guest Nancy Colier, LCSW

131

How to Connect with your Kids (Before they Stop Listening!) with guest Dr. Amanda Craig

132

Tired of Yo-yo dieting? Losing weight isn’t just about what you eat (or when you eat it) with guest Matty Lansdown

133

Caring for your newborn: How to feel confident as a new mom (and when to worry) with guest Dr. Emeka Obidi

134

Self-care: It’s not selfish, and it’s probably not what you think! with guest Dr. Tamara Beckford

135

How to help your kids successfully navigate the school system (Hint: it starts with a strong parent-teacher relationship) with guest Punam Saxena

136

Want to Heal Your Trauma? Don't Start with Therapy, Start with the Body! with guest Dr. Aimie Apigian

137

Is Not Getting Enough Sleep Really That Bad For Us? with guest Dr. Jennifer Reid

138

What Parents Need to Know about Speech and Language Development with guest Sarah Billingham

139

Help Your Child Survive the Stressors of Middle School with guest Jessica Speer

140

Get Your Toddler Talking with guest Jill Urbane

141

How to Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl with guest Onnie Michalsky, M.A.

142

Managing Anxiety about School Shootings & Other Traumatic Experiences with guest Stacie Boyar, LMHC, MS Ed

143

A Radical Parenting Partnership with Your Teen - with author Lainie Liberti

144

Creating & Modeling Healthy Habits & Mindset with guest Dr. Orlena Kerek

145

Bedtime Tips from a Heart-Centered Sleep Coach with guest Maisie Ruttan

146

How to Get Your Kids to Listen More and Argue Less with guest Cynthia Klein

147

Pastor Wayne's 10 Tips for Dads: A Father's Day Show with guest Dr. Wayne Hanson

148

Why Every Family Needs a Parenting Plan (& How to Make One) with guest Kristin Buchtel

149

Still Beautiful: A Burn Survivor's Advice on Defining Self-Worth with guest Kelly Falardeau

150

The Psychology of Fun (& What It's Got to Do with Being Happy) with guest Dr. Mike Rucker

151

The Psychology of Creativity (And Why it Matters for Your Child) with guest Dr. Michael Alcee

152

Expert Advice on Dyslexia & Reading Struggles with guest Donesa Walker, MS Ed

153

10 Ways to Be a "Cool" Mom with guest Kim Hanson

154

How to Experience Joy in Parenting Toddlers with guest Sara Rose Whaley

155

Hybrid Schools: The Future of Learning? with guest Dr. Brent Goldman

156

Autism Awareness & Intervention Begins with Parent Mindset with guest Andrea Pollack, MS Ed

157

Relationship Advice for Couples after Having a Baby with guest Catherine O'Brien, LMFT

158

5 Things Parents of Teens Need to Know with guest Kim Duckworth

159

Busy Mom? How to Run Your Home on Autopilot with guest Carrie Olsen, LCSW

160

Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD

161

From Doctor to Homeschooling Mom: Balancing Career and Your Child's Education Needs with guest Carline Crevecoeur, MD

162

Save Money Paying for College with guest Brad Baldridge

163

The "Why" Behind Tantrums and Meltdowns with guest Dr. Ashley Taylor

164

Smart but Falling Apart? What’s Happening to Your Child and How You Can Help with guest Dr. Jeannine Jannot

165

Problems with Friends? Help Your Daughter Navigate Difficult Friendships with guest Jessica Speer

166

From Broken Bird to Falcon: The Benefits of Self-Affirming Beliefs with guest Dr. Janeeka Benoit

167

The "Unschooling" Homeschooling Movement with guest Ashley Logsdon

168

Taking Control of your Child's Special Health Care Needs with guest Aaron Hartman, MD

169

ABA Therapy for Autism: What You Need to Know with guest Nichole Daher

170

Parenting Teenage Girls: Expert Tips from a Teen Life Coach with guest Sheri Gazitt, MA

171

Top 6 Episodes of 2021

172

'The No BS Mama' Gets Real About Depression & Anxiety with guest Megan Eddinger

173

Unlocking Secrets to Happiness with guest Teri Karjala, LPC, LMFT

174

What Drives Your Child? Understand, Motivate, & Communicate Better with Your Kids with guest Gail Swift

175

The Enneagram for Moms: How Your Type Impacts Relationships at Home and Work with guest Sarah Wallace

176

Mindset, Marketing, & Selling from the Heart for Moms in Leadership with guest Sashka Regina

177

Raising Girls (Who Think For Themselves) with guest Dr. Tim Jordan

178

Positive Parenting Essentials with guest Dr. Candice Jones

179

Helping Kids Cope with Big Emotions with guest Kim Feeney, LISW

180

The Power of Relationships with Self and Others with guest Susan Lambert

181

Teaching Kids to Care for Our World with guest Shannon Brescher Shea

182

Launching Your Teen Into Adulthood with guest Danica Copp, MSW

183

Got Anxiety? Break Up with It! with guest Kaitlin Soule, LMFT

184

Divorce Your Debt with guest Katy Almstrom

185

Finding Joy After Post-Partum Depression with guest Susan Scollen

186

Navigating Change with guest Dr. Tracy Asamoah

187

Inspire Your Family's Finances with guests John & Karen Yates

188

Nurturing Tenacity in Children with guest Dr. Sam Goldstein

189

Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy Keating

190

Protecting Our Kids from Sexual Abuse & Trauma with guest Clint Davis

191

Spotlight on Milena Nemecio, author of "Don't Stop Dreaming, Abby"

192

The Power of Self-Talk with guest Shelley Bosworth

193

COVID’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health & How We Can Help with guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

194

Drinking During Pregnancy: FASD Facts and Impacts on Learning with guest Natalie Vecchione

195

The Path to Confidence with guest Stephanie Dua

196

The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting & Communicating with guest Lillian Reekie

197

Resuming Your Career after a Break: Strategies for Moms with guest Janice Scholl

198

10 Tips for Raising Good Humans: Life Lessons from a Global CEO with Kim Hanson

199

Unplugged: Aftershow for "Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance"

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Don't Give Up! Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance - guest Dr. Pooneh Roney

201

Building Blocks for Life: Collaboration and Problem-Solving through Hands-On Learning with Guest Laura Coe

202

Raising Innovative Thinkers: The Power of Art for Kids with guest Bette Fetter

203

From Trauma to Transformation: Finding the Silver Lining in The COVID Cloud

204

Fit Bodies, Fit Brains: Academic Benefits of Physical Activity for Children - guest Sophia Wastler, MS Ed

205

Succeed at Parenting without Losing Who You Are - guest Dr. Whitney Casares

206

Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka

207

Unpacking the Mom-cation: Selfish Getaway or Essential Rest?

208

Helicopter Parenting: The Good, the Bad, & the Alternative Flight Plans

209

Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!

210

What Should Working Moms Never Say to Stay-at-Home Moms (& Vice Versa)?

211

Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?

212

Preview Episode! You Know Your Child is Struggling but the School Disagrees

213

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