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
Parenting in the Age of Digital Media: Technology’s Impact on Kids and Teens with Dr. Katie Davis
50 mins; June 15, 2023
Peaceful Parenting Tools with guest Sarah R. Moore
51 mins; June 01, 2023
Advocating for your neurodiverse student in a school system designed for the neurotypical with guest Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
49 mins; May 18, 2023
A potty-training coach shares her tips to get your child out of diapers with guest Mary Vaughn
45 mins; May 04, 2023
Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes in Women:Using Nutrition & Fasting to Reverse the Cycle Before It’s Too Late with guest Matty Lansdown
52 mins; April 20, 2023
Helping Your Teen Choose Their Own Unique Path in an Academically Competitive World with guest Cindy Muchnick, MA
57 mins; April 06, 2023
Intentional Parenting: Establishing Boundaries, a Family Culture, and a Growth Mindset with guest Monica Swanson
54 mins; March 23, 2023
Peaceful Parenting Through Tough Moments at Any Age with guest Laura Reardon
60 hours 43 mins; March 11, 2023
Parenting a Differently Wired Kid on Your Own Terms with guest Debbie Reber, MA
45 mins; February 23, 2023
Shame, Taboos, and Trauma: Talking to your Kids about their Bodies, Intimacy, and Porn with guest Clint Davis, MS, LPC
57 mins; February 09, 2023
Conscious Parenting: Finding Balance Between Permissive and Punitive Approaches with guest Dr. Elham Raker
53 mins; January 26, 2023
Juggling Work and Parenthood without the Guilt with guest Dr. Yael Schonbrun
47 mins; January 12, 2023
Hey Mom, Who’s Taking Care of You? (Let’s Talk About Emotional Exhaustion) with guest Nancy Colier, LCSW
57 mins; December 15, 2022
How to Connect with your Kids (Before they Stop Listening!) with guest Dr. Amanda Craig
45 mins; December 01, 2022
Tired of Yo-yo dieting? Losing weight isn’t just about what you eat (or when you eat it) with guest Matty Lansdown
50 mins; November 17, 2022
Caring for your newborn: How to feel confident as a new mom (and when to worry) with guest Dr. Emeka Obidi
50 mins; November 03, 2022
Self-care: It’s not selfish, and it’s probably not what you think! with guest Dr. Tamara Beckford
39 mins; October 20, 2022
How to help your kids successfully navigate the school system (Hint: it starts with a strong parent-teacher relationship) with guest Punam Saxena
47 mins; October 06, 2022
Want to Heal Your Trauma? Don't Start with Therapy, Start with the Body! with guest Dr. Aimie Apigian
62 hours 40 mins; September 22, 2022
Is Not Getting Enough Sleep Really That Bad For Us? with guest Dr. Jennifer Reid
56 mins; September 13, 2022
What Parents Need to Know about Speech and Language Development with guest Sarah Billingham
55 mins; August 30, 2022
Help Your Child Survive the Stressors of Middle School with guest Jessica Speer
51 mins; August 16, 2022
Get Your Toddler Talking with guest Jill Urbane
45 mins; August 02, 2022
How to Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl with guest Onnie Michalsky, M.A.
57 mins; July 26, 2022
Managing Anxiety about School Shootings & Other Traumatic Experiences with guest Stacie Boyar, LMHC, MS Ed
44 mins; July 19, 2022
A Radical Parenting Partnership with Your Teen - with author Lainie Liberti
52 mins; July 12, 2022
Creating & Modeling Healthy Habits & Mindset with guest Dr. Orlena Kerek
52 mins; July 05, 2022
Bedtime Tips from a Heart-Centered Sleep Coach with guest Maisie Ruttan
42 mins; June 28, 2022
How to Get Your Kids to Listen More and Argue Less with guest Cynthia Klein
71 hours 39 mins; June 21, 2022
Pastor Wayne's 10 Tips for Dads: A Father's Day Show with guest Dr. Wayne Hanson
39 mins; June 19, 2022
Why Every Family Needs a Parenting Plan (& How to Make One) with guest Kristin Buchtel
57 mins; June 07, 2022
Still Beautiful: A Burn Survivor's Advice on Defining Self-Worth with guest Kelly Falardeau
59 mins; May 31, 2022
The Psychology of Fun (& What It's Got to Do with Being Happy) with guest Dr. Mike Rucker
53 mins; May 24, 2022
The Psychology of Creativity (And Why it Matters for Your Child) with guest Dr. Michael Alcee
63 hours 5 mins; May 17, 2022
Expert Advice on Dyslexia & Reading Struggles with guest Donesa Walker, MS Ed
51 mins; May 10, 2022
10 Ways to Be a "Cool" Mom with guest Kim Hanson
52 mins; May 03, 2022
How to Experience Joy in Parenting Toddlers with guest Sara Rose Whaley
49 mins; April 26, 2022
Hybrid Schools: The Future of Learning? with guest Dr. Brent Goldman
50 mins; April 19, 2022
Autism Awareness & Intervention Begins with Parent Mindset with guest Andrea Pollack, MS Ed
45 mins; April 12, 2022
Relationship Advice for Couples after Having a Baby with guest Catherine O'Brien, LMFT
45 mins; April 05, 2022
5 Things Parents of Teens Need to Know with guest Kim Duckworth
54 mins; March 29, 2022
Busy Mom? How to Run Your Home on Autopilot with guest Carrie Olsen, LCSW
50 mins; March 22, 2022
Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD
44 mins; March 15, 2022
From Doctor to Homeschooling Mom: Balancing Career and Your Child's Education Needs with guest Carline Crevecoeur, MD
49 mins; March 08, 2022
Save Money Paying for College with guest Brad Baldridge
60 hours 17 mins; March 01, 2022
The "Why" Behind Tantrums and Meltdowns with guest Dr. Ashley Taylor
51 mins; February 22, 2022
Smart but Falling Apart? What’s Happening to Your Child and How You Can Help with guest Dr. Jeannine Jannot
50 mins; February 15, 2022
Problems with Friends? Help Your Daughter Navigate Difficult Friendships with guest Jessica Speer
59 mins; February 08, 2022
From Broken Bird to Falcon: The Benefits of Self-Affirming Beliefs with guest Dr. Janeeka Benoit
43 mins; February 01, 2022
The "Unschooling" Homeschooling Movement with guest Ashley Logsdon
64 hours 59 mins; January 25, 2022
Taking Control of your Child's Special Health Care Needs with guest Aaron Hartman, MD
56 mins; January 18, 2022
ABA Therapy for Autism: What You Need to Know with guest Nichole Daher
42 mins; January 11, 2022
Parenting Teenage Girls: Expert Tips from a Teen Life Coach with guest Sheri Gazitt, MA
52 mins; January 04, 2022
Top 6 Episodes of 2021
41 mins; December 28, 2021
'The No BS Mama' Gets Real About Depression & Anxiety with guest Megan Eddinger
34 mins; December 21, 2021
Unlocking Secrets to Happiness with guest Teri Karjala, LPC, LMFT
55 mins; December 14, 2021
What Drives Your Child? Understand, Motivate, & Communicate Better with Your Kids with guest Gail Swift
59 mins; December 07, 2021
The Enneagram for Moms: How Your Type Impacts Relationships at Home and Work with guest Sarah Wallace
77 hours 52 mins; November 30, 2021
Mindset, Marketing, & Selling from the Heart for Moms in Leadership with guest Sashka Regina
57 mins; November 23, 2021
Raising Girls (Who Think For Themselves) with guest Dr. Tim Jordan
72 hours 37 mins; November 16, 2021
Positive Parenting Essentials with guest Dr. Candice Jones
62 hours 13 mins; November 09, 2021
Helping Kids Cope with Big Emotions with guest Kim Feeney, LISW
44 mins; November 02, 2021
The Power of Relationships with Self and Others with guest Susan Lambert
40 mins; October 25, 2021
Teaching Kids to Care for Our World with guest Shannon Brescher Shea
50 mins; October 12, 2021
Launching Your Teen Into Adulthood with guest Danica Copp, MSW
51 mins; October 05, 2021
Got Anxiety? Break Up with It! with guest Kaitlin Soule, LMFT
38 mins; September 28, 2021
Divorce Your Debt with guest Katy Almstrom
48 mins; September 21, 2021
Finding Joy After Post-Partum Depression with guest Susan Scollen
59 mins; September 14, 2021
Navigating Change with guest Dr. Tracy Asamoah
58 mins; September 07, 2021
Inspire Your Family's Finances with guests John & Karen Yates
51 mins; August 31, 2021
Nurturing Tenacity in Children with guest Dr. Sam Goldstein
63 hours 45 mins; August 24, 2021
Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy Keating
68 hours 29 mins; August 17, 2021
Protecting Our Kids from Sexual Abuse & Trauma with guest Clint Davis
52 mins; August 10, 2021
Spotlight on Milena Nemecio, author of "Don't Stop Dreaming, Abby"
4 mins; August 06, 2021
The Power of Self-Talk with guest Shelley Bosworth
42 mins; August 03, 2021
COVID’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health & How We Can Help with guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
57 mins; July 27, 2021
Drinking During Pregnancy: FASD Facts and Impacts on Learning with guest Natalie Vecchione
54 mins; July 20, 2021
The Path to Confidence with guest Stephanie Dua
38 mins; July 13, 2021
The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting & Communicating with guest Lillian Reekie
48 mins; July 06, 2021
Resuming Your Career after a Break: Strategies for Moms with guest Janice Scholl
44 mins; June 29, 2021
10 Tips for Raising Good Humans: Life Lessons from a Global CEO with Kim Hanson
42 mins; June 22, 2021
Unplugged: Aftershow for "Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance"
27 mins; June 16, 2021
Don't Give Up! Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance - guest Dr. Pooneh Roney
51 mins; June 15, 2021
Building Blocks for Life: Collaboration and Problem-Solving through Hands-On Learning with Guest Laura Coe
40 mins; June 08, 2021
Raising Innovative Thinkers: The Power of Art for Kids with guest Bette Fetter
29 mins; June 01, 2021
From Trauma to Transformation: Finding the Silver Lining in The COVID Cloud
41 mins; May 25, 2021
Fit Bodies, Fit Brains: Academic Benefits of Physical Activity for Children - guest Sophia Wastler, MS Ed
33 mins; May 18, 2021
Succeed at Parenting without Losing Who You Are - guest Dr. Whitney Casares
52 mins; May 11, 2021
Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka
29 mins; May 04, 2021
Unpacking the Mom-cation: Selfish Getaway or Essential Rest?
38 mins; April 27, 2021
Helicopter Parenting: The Good, the Bad, & the Alternative Flight Plans
54 mins; April 20, 2021
Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!
43 mins; April 13, 2021
What Should Working Moms Never Say to Stay-at-Home Moms (& Vice Versa)?
33 mins; April 06, 2021
Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?
37 mins; March 30, 2021
Preview Episode! You Know Your Child is Struggling but the School Disagrees