Episodes 115
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (86)
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children's brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child's healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners. Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to moms and teachers, as she and her guests discuss the importance of understanding child development. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *Am I communicating effectively with my child? *How can I build a bonding experience with my child? *What exactly are the structures, limits, and boundaries for children? *Why are good parent-teacher relationships important? *What benchmarks should I focus on in early childhood? To learn more, visit planningplaytime.com

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114. When to Worry (and When Not To) About Your Child's Milestones with Jordyn Gorman

Nov 20, 2025 28m

Your baby hasn't started walking yet, but your friend's child is already running around. That familiar worry creeps in - is something wrong? I'm joined today by licensed speech-language pathologist…

113. Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World with Holly Britton

Nov 06, 2025 34m

In a world where every kindergartner has access to an iPad, does handwriting still matter? The answer, according to handwriting expert Holly Britton, is yes – and it's not just a penmanship issue;…

112. Sleep Solutions: Fix Your Family's Sleep Problems with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Oct 23, 2025 38m

Sleep struggles in families create a cascading effect. When children can't sleep, parents don't sleep, and everyone's mood, health, and ability to function suffers. In this episode, I'm joined by…

111. Boost Your Child's Attention, Memory, and Confidence: Understand Sensory Learning with Dr. Christina Bretz

Oct 09, 2025 37m

Does your child struggle to sit still or focus during learning time? What if the problem isn't that they're not paying attention, but that their brain actually learns best through movement, touch,…

110. Managing Big Emotions (Both Yours and Your Child's) with Dr. Alissa Jerud

Sep 25, 2025 38m

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a parenting storm, desperately trying to keep your cool while your child is melting down? I'm talking with Dr. Alissa Jerud, a clinical psychologist…

109. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Impacts Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Hokehe Eko

Sep 11, 2025 27m

Today I'm talking with Dr. Hokehe Eko, a board-certified integrative pediatrician, whose work focuses on the powerful connection between gut health and brain function – especially in children with…

108. How to Teach Kids the Language of Listening with Christine Miles

Aug 28, 2025 46m

When your child answers "good" to your question about their day, it might feel like the conversation ends there. But they're actually telling you a story. You just need the tools to uncover it. In…

107. Coaching in the Classroom: Empowering Students and Teachers with Dr. Linda Hopper

Aug 14, 2025 39m

The traditional education model we've been using since the 1940s was designed for assembly line workers. But this system is failing to prepare kids for real life. This week, I'm talking to Dr.…

106. Simple Shifts for a Healthier Home with Stefanie Adler

Jul 31, 2025 40m

This week, I'm talking with Stefanie Adler, a functional diagnostic nutritionist who transformed her own childhood of chronic digestive issues into a mission to help families heal through food. …

105. How to Help Children Learn Math 30 to 50% Faster with Rainbow Sky Creations

Jul 17, 2025 30m

This week, I'm joined by Alisha from Rainbow Sky Creations, a passionate educator who's spent years transforming how children experience mathematics in the classroom. She shares how, when children…

104. Vulnerability: The Secret to Connecting with Your Kids with Kristina Lucia

Jul 03, 2025 29m

A simple tweak in how we talk to kids about emotions can transform those frustrating moments into genuine connection. When children lack the vocabulary for their emotions, they face the same…

103. Build Resilience in Kids, Not Perfectionism with Lisa Chan

Jun 19, 2025 41m

Finding the balance between gentle parenting and building resilience in our kids is a huge challenge, often resulting in unintentional perfectionism on our part as parents. But could this…

102. Is Handwriting Still Necessary? With Dr. Christina Bretz

Jun 05, 2025 33m

How do we help our young children with their handwriting? And in this digital age where everyone's learning on an iPad, is it even necessary for children to be practicing their handwriting skills? …

101. Overcoming Math Anxiety in Young Learners with Dr. Aditya Nagrath

May 22, 2025 27m

My guest today is Dr. Aditya Nagrath, who holds a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science. With over 30 years of industry experience as a software engineer, author, and entrepreneur, he's worked on…

100. 3 Ways to Raise Antifragile Children

May 08, 2025 33m

Have you ever felt caught in the crossfire between gentle parenting and raising resilient kids? As a parent in today's world, I constantly wrestle with how to validate my children's emotions while…

99. Raising Boundary-Savvy Kids with Amy Armstrong

Apr 24, 2025 30m

Have you ever struggled with setting boundaries while still being a kind, gentle person? Today's conversation might just transform your approach to parenting and relationships. In this episode, I'm…

98. Pediatric Sleep Apnea: A Simple Solution with Dr. Kalli Hale

Apr 10, 2025 29m

Have you ever had one of those moments where you discover something so important, you can't believe no one told you sooner? That's exactly how I felt recording this episode. If your child snores,…

97. Is Your Child REALLY Learning to Read at School? A Conversation with Dr. Irene Daria

Mar 27, 2025 34m

What if your child told you their school wasn't teaching them to read properly? Would you believe them? In this week's episode, we dive deep into a story that's unfortunately all too common in…

96. Building a Balanced Reading Diet: The Role of Nonfiction with Melissa Taylor

Mar 13, 2025 31m

I'm joined by education blogger, children's book expert, and former teacher, Melissa Taylor. Melissa is the creator behind Imagination Soup: a blog where parents, grandparents, librarians, and…

95. Why Every Child Should Learn a Second Language with Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth

Feb 27, 2025 33m

Anna Rita is the Regional Managing Director of Green Ivy International School and Interim Head of School at Pine Street School. As an expert in multilingual education, we explore the incredible power…

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