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The Brainy Moms — 201 episodes

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1

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

2

Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen

3

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

4

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

5

The Dumb Dads Finally Meet The Brainy Moms

6

ADHD-Friendly Organization Tips | Dr. Kelly Cagle

7

Rethinking Organization for Disorganized Kids | Dr. Rochelle Matthews Somerville

8

Critical Thinking and Worldview Formation | Dr. Renton Rathbun

9

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

10

Habits, Grace, and Parenting | Justin Whitmel Earley

11

Why Meltdowns Happen Over Homework

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

Transforming Reluctant Writers | Andrew Pudewa

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

Raising Career-Ready Kids | Dr. Tega Edwin

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

Balancing Busy: Time Management Secrets for Working Moms

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

Sensory Processing & Emotion Regulation with Sarah Collins

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

Teaching Teens Healthy Eating with guest Claire Ketchum

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

Surviving the Teen Years | Amy Betters-Midtvedt

45

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

46

Cognitive Skills Conversations: Highlights from the Special Series

47

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

48

ENCORE EPISODE! Parenting a Differently Wired Kid | Debbie Reber

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

The Art of Calm and Intentional Parenting with guest Holly Swenson

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

Insomnia & Sleep Solutions with guest Dr. Daniella Marchetti

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

How Visual Processing Impacts Learning and Life with guest Kim Hanson

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

Childhood Trauma and Resilience with guest Dr. Marc Hauser

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder with guest Dr. Katharine Phillips

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

Help Your Teen Value Better (and More!) Sleep

97

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

98

Teri’s Son Just Got Married!

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

Building your family’s emotional sanctuary with guest Donna Tetreault

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

Peaceful Parenting Tools with guest Sarah R. Moore

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

Get Your Toddler Talking with guest Jill Urbane

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

Save Money Paying for College with guest Brad Baldridge

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

The "Unschooling" Homeschooling Movement with guest Ashley Logsdon

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

Top 6 Episodes of 2021

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

Positive Parenting Essentials with guest Dr. Candice Jones

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

Launching Your Teen Into Adulthood with guest Danica Copp, MSW

171

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

172

Divorce Your Debt with guest Katy Almstrom

173

Finding Joy After Post-Partum Depression with guest Susan Scollen

174

Navigating Change with guest Dr. Tracy Asamoah

175

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

176

Nurturing Tenacity in Children with guest Dr. Sam Goldstein

177

Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy Keating

178

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

179

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

180

The Power of Self-Talk with guest Shelley Bosworth

181

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

182

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

183

The Path to Confidence with guest Stephanie Dua

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka

195

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

196

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

197

Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!

198

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

199

Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?

200

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

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