Episodes 205
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (39)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. The weekly show features conversations about parenting, psychology, child development, education, homeschooling, neuroscience, and faith with practical tips to help parents navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. We're helping moms (and dads) get smarter...one episode at a time! Find us at www.TheBrainyMoms.com and on social media @TheBrainyMoms

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S6E610 Best of Christy Faith Homeschool Conversations

Jun 09, 2026 49m Transcript

Educator and homeschool mentor Christy Faith is brutally clear on what’s driving so many families to rethink education. On this mash-up of the best moments from previous conversations with Christy…

S6E610 Tidy Dad Tips on Flexibility, Time, and Scruffy Hospitality | Tyler Moore

Jun 02, 2026 54m Transcript

Do you love the tips from Tidy Dad on Instagram? Then you'll love this hour with us! On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Tyler Moore, better known as Tidy Dad,…

S6E610 Your Child’s Health Starts in the Gut | Dr. Elisa Song

May 26, 2026 1h Transcript

Your child’s health starts in the gut. The immune system and brain are taking cues from the same place every day. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with…

S6E610 Firm Parenting Re-Imagined | Nicholeen Peck

May 19, 2026 58m Transcript

Firm parenting isn't the same as 'mean' parenting. And your child isn’t “pushing your buttons” because they’re broken. Sometimes the real problem is that we’ve never been taught a clear, repeatable…

S6E612 Stop Teaching Zen to 5 Year Olds (& Other Parenting Advice) | Dr. Will Dobud

May 12, 2026 1h Transcript

A lot of parenting advice sounds like a to-do list. Dr. Will Dobud joins us to make the case for something both simpler and harder: stop chasing the perfect technique and start rebuilding the…

S6E612 Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen

May 05, 2026 58m Transcript

Have you tried parenting through playfulness? "Play" isn't usually what we think of as our kid melts down when it’s time to leave the park, ignores us at clean-up time, or suddenly “can’t remember”…

S6E611 Diagnosis 101: Does a Label Help or Hurt Your Child? | Dr. Rebecca Fontanetta

Apr 28, 2026 1h Transcript

A child's diagnosis can feel like a lifeline and a weight at the same time. When your child struggles with attention, learning, anxiety, behavior, or social connection, the question isn’t only “What…

S6E610 Burnout Proof: Soul Care, Rest, & Boundaries for Busy Moms | Debra Fileta

Apr 21, 2026 56m Transcript

Burnout rarely announces itself with a flashing warning sign. It sneaks in through good intentions, old “shoulds,” and the quiet belief that being needed equals being faithful. We sit down with…

S6E609 The Dumb Dads Finally Meet The Brainy Moms

Apr 14, 2026 1h 20m Transcript

For our 200th episode, we had to celebrate in a BIG way. In this sort of funny and highly engaging conversation, The Brainy Moms interview The Dumb Dads! Dr. Amy and Sandy bring on comedians Evan…

S6E609 ADHD-Friendly Organization Tips | Dr. Kelly Cagle

Apr 07, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

Chaos isn’t a character flaw, and “just get organized” isn’t a plan for ADHD kids and adults. On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy chat with Dr. Kelly Cagle to talk about…

S6E609 Rethinking Organization for Disorganized Kids | Dr. Rochelle Matthews Somerville

Mar 31, 2026 51m Transcript

Does your home runs on constant reminders, never-ending rescuing, and last-minute scrambling for missing shoes, backpacks, and sporting equipment? Then this episode is for you! Dr. Amy and Sandy sit…

S6E609 Critical Thinking and Worldview Formation | Dr. Renton Rathbun

Mar 24, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

Have you thought about how your children will learn critical thinking skills? Right now, your child is learning what to love, what to mock, and what to call “true” long before they can explain it.…

S6E608 Classical Education: Why Logic, Latin, and Literature Matter | Martin Cothran

Mar 17, 2026 49m Transcript

What if the real goal of school isn’t chasing trends but forming minds and hearts that can handle anything? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Martin…

S6E609 Habits, Grace, and Parenting | Justin Whitmel Earley

Mar 10, 2026 48m Transcript

What if your body is the missing link between what you believe and how you actually live? On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with lawyer and author Justin Whitmel…

S6E607 Why Meltdowns Happen Over Homework

Mar 03, 2026 44m Transcript

On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy unpack reasons why schoolwork so often triggers meltdowns and then give you a practical roadmap to fix them—by finding whether you’re…

S6E606 Your Kid’s Bookshelf Needs a Makeover: On Diversity, Belonging, & Empathy | Amber O'Neal Johnston

Feb 24, 2026 45m Transcript

A single comment from a curious child—“We only study white people”—sent Amber O’Neal Johnston on a mission to rebuild her family’s learning around story, dignity, and depth. On this episode of The…

S6E605 Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Student Support at Home | Erin Vanek

Feb 17, 2026 48m Transcript

Gifted doesn’t mean easy, and it certainly doesn’t mean perfect. With gifted educator and 2e advocate Erin Vanek, we dig into what giftedness actually looks like day to day: lightning-fast…

S6E604 Alone in the Arctic: How it Reframed Fatherhood, Faith, & Fear for Timber Cleghorn

Feb 10, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

Ever wonder how being alone in the wilderness impacts your faith, your views on fatherhood, and how you define fear? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy upack all of that…

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

Feb 03, 2026 55m Transcript

What if the story you’ve heard about autism is incomplete—and changing? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy dive into the science with Dr. Teresa Lyons, an Ivy…

S6E603 Unlocking Handwriting: Why Teaching Cursive, Core Stability, & Purposeful Practice Transforms Kids’ Writing | Sarah Collins

Jan 27, 2026 55m Transcript

Handwriting isn’t just pencil meets paper; it’s purpose, posture, vision, and motor planning working in sync. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with occupational…

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