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The Brainy Moms — 217 episodes

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1

Go Play! Part 2: Playful Homeschooling, Sensory Play, and Screens | Kate Allen Fox

2

Go Play! Part 1: Making Space for the Wonder of Childhood | Gennie Gorback, MS Ed

3

Calm and Confident Mindset for Homeschool Moms | Lori Beth Auldridge

4

Homeschool Freedom, Flexibility, and Fit | Cheryl Daley

5

Preparing Kids to Thrive in an AI World | Wylde Scott

6

There Are Moms Worse Than You | Glenn Boozan

7

Personalized Learning for Your Homeschooled Child | Jessica Parnell

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

Best of Christy Faith Homeschool Conversations

14

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

15

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

16

Firm Parenting Re-Imagined | Nicholeen Peck

17

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

18

Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen

19

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

20

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

21

The Dumb Dads Finally Meet The Brainy Moms

22

ADHD-Friendly Organization Tips | Dr. Kelly Cagle

23

Rethinking Organization for Disorganized Kids | Dr. Rochelle Matthews Somerville

24

Critical Thinking and Worldview Formation | Dr. Renton Rathbun

25

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

26

Habits, Grace, and Parenting | Justin Whitmel Earley

27

Why Meltdowns Happen Over Homework

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

Transforming Reluctant Writers | Andrew Pudewa

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

Raising Career-Ready Kids | Dr. Tega Edwin

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

Balancing Busy: Time Management Secrets for Working Moms

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

Sensory Processing & Emotion Regulation with Sarah Collins

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

Teaching Teens Healthy Eating with guest Claire Ketchum

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

Surviving the Teen Years | Amy Betters-Midtvedt

61

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

62

Cognitive Skills Conversations: Highlights from the Special Series

63

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

64

ENCORE EPISODE! Parenting a Differently Wired Kid | Debbie Reber

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

The Art of Calm and Intentional Parenting with guest Holly Swenson

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

Insomnia & Sleep Solutions with guest Dr. Daniella Marchetti

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

How Visual Processing Impacts Learning and Life with guest Kim Hanson

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

Childhood Trauma and Resilience with guest Dr. Marc Hauser

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder with guest Dr. Katharine Phillips

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

Help Your Teen Value Better (and More!) Sleep

113

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

114

Teri’s Son Just Got Married!

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

Building your family’s emotional sanctuary with guest Donna Tetreault

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

Peaceful Parenting Tools with guest Sarah R. Moore

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

Get Your Toddler Talking with guest Jill Urbane

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

Save Money Paying for College with guest Brad Baldridge

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

The "Unschooling" Homeschooling Movement with guest Ashley Logsdon

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

Top 6 Episodes of 2021

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

Positive Parenting Essentials with guest Dr. Candice Jones

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

Launching Your Teen Into Adulthood with guest Danica Copp, MSW

187

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

188

Divorce Your Debt with guest Katy Almstrom

189

Finding Joy After Post-Partum Depression with guest Susan Scollen

190

Navigating Change with guest Dr. Tracy Asamoah

191

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

192

Nurturing Tenacity in Children with guest Dr. Sam Goldstein

193

Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy Keating

194

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

195

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

196

The Power of Self-Talk with guest Shelley Bosworth

197

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

198

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

199

The Path to Confidence with guest Stephanie Dua

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka

211

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

212

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

213

Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!

214

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

215

Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?

216

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

217

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