The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast with smart ideas to help moms and kids thrive! Hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore along with rotating co-hosts Sandy Zamalis, Teri Miller, and Dr. Jody Jedlicka, this weekly show features conversations about parenting, psychology, child development, education, and medicine with practical tips to help moms navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. We're smart moms helping make moms smarter...one episode at a time!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 174
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Don't Give Up! Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance - guest Dr. Pooneh Roney
In this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy Moore and Teri Miller interview the dynamic Dr. Pooneh Roney about her research on academic perseverance and motivation with kids. Dr. Roney shares…
Building Blocks for Life: Collaboration and Problem-Solving through Hands-On Learning with Guest Laura Coe
Raising Innovative Thinkers: The Power of Art for Kids with guest Bette Fetter
In this episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy interviews Bette Fetter, the CEO of Young Rembrandts and the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book Being Visual: Raising a Generation of Innovative Thinkers…
From Trauma to Transformation: Finding the Silver Lining in The COVID Cloud
In this uplifting and encouraging episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy and Teri share that although 2020 was a difficult year with suffering and frustration and loss, there are stories of success and triu…
Fit Bodies, Fit Brains: Academic Benefits of Physical Activity for Children - guest Sophia Wastler, MS Ed
In this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Teri interview Sophia Wastler, MS Ed, the Founder and CEO of the STARZ Program--a children's fitness enrichment program. Sophia shares how her …
Succeed at Parenting without Losing Who You Are - guest Dr. Whitney Casares
In this inspiring episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Teri interview pediatrician Whitney Casares, MD, author of the book The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Y…
Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka
In this episode of The Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy interviews audiologist Dr. Jody Jedlicka. Dr. Jody specializes in auditory processing disorders (APD) and the challenges children with APD experien…
Unpacking the Mom-cation: Selfish Getaway or Essential Rest?
In this episode of Brainy Moms, we discuss the practice of taking a solo getaway known as a mom-cation, or Mommy Sabbatical. Teri advocates strongly for the practice while Dr. Amy suggests that time …
Helicopter Parenting: The Good, the Bad, & the Alternative Flight Plans
In this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Dr. Amy and Teri discuss a variety of parenting styles, including Helicopter, Free-Range, Lawnmower, and Tiger parents. They reveal results from recent re…
Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!
In this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Teri asks how moms (and dads) can help their kids push through the last months of school to finish the year well. Dr. Amy shares some tips for motivating a…
What Should Working Moms Never Say to Stay-at-Home Moms (& Vice Versa)?
In this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, Teri and Dr. Amy discuss common mistakes in communication between working moms and stay-at-home moms. Combining their own experiences with some conversati…
Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?
In this episode, Teri asks if moms should be concerned their kids are falling behind their peers because of the pandemic. Dr. Amy says that's the wrong question to be asking and shares insights on ho…
Preview Episode! You Know Your Child is Struggling but the School Disagrees
In the dress rehearsal episode for their new podcast, Teri discusses the frustration parents face with they know their child is struggling in school but the school testing shows their child is fine. …
Brainy Moms: The Parenting Podcast for Smart Moms
In this trailer for Brainy Moms, we describe the weekly parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist (and mom of 3) Dr. Amy Moore and child development researcher (and mom of 9) Teri Miller, M…