The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
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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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S6E607 Why Meltdowns Happen Over Homework
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
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
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
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
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
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…
S6E602 Transforming Reluctant Writers | Andrew Pudewa
What if better writing doesn’t start with a prompt, but with what’s already living in a child’s mind? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Andrew Pudewa,…
S6E601 Is Homeschooling the Rescue Plan Your Child Needs? | Christy Faith
Ever wondered why your child’s spark fades the longer they stay in a school environment that never quite fits? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with master…
S6E600 Season 6 Launch: A Year of Tools For Homeschooling (and Classroom) Parents
Ready for a season that actually makes parenting, homeschooling, and supporting your child easier? We’re kicking off season six with a clear promise: weekly, expert-driven conversations that turn…
S5E532 Homeschooling Tips For Military & Special-Needs Families | Natalie Mack & Ashley Barta
Are you a military or special needs family feeling torn between stability, services, and what your child actually needs to thrive? We sit down with Natalie Mack and Ashley Barta, two military…
S5E531 Self-Harm In Teens: Advice for Parents Navigating Non-Suicidal Self Injury | Stacy Schaffer
Teen pain often wants proof, and too many families discover self-harm the hardest way—by finding the evidence. Dr. Amy sits down with returning guest Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional…
S5E531 Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Other Teen Buzzwords: A Therapist's Guide for Parents | Stacy Schaffer
Teens today live at the intersection of real mental health risks and viral misused language like gaslighting, narcissism, and DID. On this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy sat down with…
S5E530 Raising Career-Ready Kids | Dr. Tega Edwin
What if helping your kid find “the right career” starts with removing the pressure to choose one? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with counselor and career…
S5E529 From Cancel Culture to Kitchen Tables: A Parenting, Family Values, and Weight Loss Discussion with Matty Lansdown
The temperature of public disagreement feels scorching—and that heat is seeping into our homes. We dig into what it means to hold strong convictions while still honoring people, then connect that…
S5E528 Your Child Deserves a Learning Path as Unique as They Are | Matt Bowman
Homeschooling or thinking about it? Wondering if 'open education' is right for your homeschooled child? What if everything we thought we knew about education was designed for a world that no longer…
S5E527 Present, Not Perfect: How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health Journey | Jenn Robb
When your child is drowning in mental health struggles, the weight of helplessness can feel crushing. Where do you turn? How do you fight a battle you can't even see? Nurse practitioner and author…
S5E526 Balancing Busy: Time Management Secrets for Working Moms
Ever feel like you're failing at work if you don't give 110%, and failing at home if you try? You're not alone in this impossible balancing act.In this conversation between Dr. Amy and returning…
S5E525 Smart but Struggling: Why School Accommodations Might Not be Working | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
The gap between being "smart" and "struggling" often confuses parents, especially when school accommodations don't seem to be working. Dr. Amy and Sandy dive into this critical topic, exploring how…
S5E524 Decoding Bedtime Battles in ADHD: Tailoring Sleep Routines for Sensory Needs | Dr. Amy Moore
Sleep struggles can feel like a nightly battle when parenting a child with ADHD. But what if the solution isn't another sticker chart or stricter routine—but understanding the unique way your child's…
Emotion Dysregulation in Children with ADHD: Parenting Tips | Dr. Amy Moore
Ever wondered why ADHD meltdowns seem so extreme and hard to manage? The answer lies in a crucial but often overlooked aspect of ADHD—emotional dysregulation—which surprisingly isn't even included in…
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