The Brainy Moms
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
Podcasting since 2021 • 186 episodes
The Brainy Moms
Latest Episodes
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 therapist and homeschool consultant Sarah Col...
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Season 6
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Episode 603
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55:42
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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, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing,...
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Season 6
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Episode 602
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46:51
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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 educator and homeschool expert Christy Faith to re...
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Season 6
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Episode 601
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1:08:48
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 overwhelm into action for families of struggling...
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Season 6
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Episode 600
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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 homeschool leaders who have navigated frequent moves...
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Season 5
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Episode 532
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55:34
