The Brainy Moms
By Dr. Amy Moore
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Episodes: 181
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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! Find us at www.TheBrainyMoms.com and on social media @TheBrainyMoms
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Self-Harm In Teens: Advice for Parents Navigating Non-Suicidal Self Injury | Stacy Schaffer
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Other Teen Buzzwords: A Therapist's Guide for Parents | Stacy Schaffer
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Raising Career-Ready Kids | Dr. Tega Edwin
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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From Cancel Culture to Kitchen Tables: A Parenting, Family Values, and Weight Loss Discussion with Matty Lansdown
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Your Child Deserves a Learning Path as Unique as They Are | Matt Bowman
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Present, Not Perfect: How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health Journey | Jenn Robb
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Balancing Busy: Time Management Secrets for Working Moms
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Smart but Struggling: Why School Accommodations Might Not be Working | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Decoding Bedtime Battles in ADHD: Tailoring Sleep Routines for Sensory Needs | Dr. Amy Moore
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Emotion Dysregulation in Children with ADHD: Parenting Tips | Dr. Amy Moore
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Social Media & Teens: Advice on Limits, Conversations, & Safety | Jennifer Berger
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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MTHFR and Epigenetics: Functional Medicine Insights for Parents | Dr. Randy James
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Sensory Processing & Emotion Regulation with Sarah Collins
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May 19, 2025 |
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Beyond the Win: Tips for Parenting Young Athletes & Dancers | Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Launching Your Adult Child: Fostering Independence without Severing Connection | Dr. Jack Stoltzfus
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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The Brain Science of Reading (Part 2): Why Cognitive Skills Matter More Than Curriculum | Donesa Walker
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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The Brain Science of Reading: Why America's Children Are Falling Behind (Part 1) with Donesa Walker
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Teaching Teens Healthy Eating with guest Claire Ketchum
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Teen Mental Health and Eating Disorders: Tips for Parents | Bryn Miller
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Shame-Free Money Management for the Whole Family | Lindsey Konchar
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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ENCORE EPISODE! The Parent-Teen Partnership: 5 Steps to Create Calm and Reduce Conflict | Jeanine Mouchawar
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Stop Helicopter Parenting! How to Balance Empathy with Boundaries in Raising Teens | Ann Coleman
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Teen Anxiety: How Chores, Community, and Connection Could Help | Dr. Jodi Aman
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Surviving the Teen Years | Amy Betters-Midtvedt
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Mindset Swaps to Skyrocket Your Joy | Dr. Wendy O'Connor
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Cognitive Skills Conversations: Highlights from the Special Series
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Curfews, Dating, and Clothes: Hot Topics for Parenting Teens | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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ENCORE EPISODE! Parenting a Differently Wired Kid | Debbie Reber
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Political Differences in a Cancel Culture: Are We Helping or Hurting Our Kids and Teens? | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Holiday Stress & Anxiety | Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Picky Eaters, Nutrition, and Mealtime Strategies for the Developing Brain with Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Sensory Processing Differences and Difficulties: Tools for Parents with guest Dr. Eva Lassey
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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The Art of Calm and Intentional Parenting with guest Holly Swenson
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Inattentive ADHD: Support for Your Child, Teen, and Spouse with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Parenting a Teen Through Depression and Self-Harm with guest Katie May
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Dysregulated Emotions in Parenting: Breaking the Cycle with guest Dr. Amber Thornton
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Pediatricians Share Why Kids Need Time in Nature with guests Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Insomnia & Sleep Solutions with guest Dr. Daniella Marchetti
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Raising Healthy Kids: Avoiding Toxins in Foods, Skincare Products, Detergents, and More with guest David Steinman
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Managing school anxiety: Tips for parents of kids and teens with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Maternal Mental Health: Sharing the Load and Loving Motherhood More with guest Erica Djossa
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Help Sleep Problems and Anxiety using qEEG and Neurotherapy with guest Mindy Haukedahl
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Embracing Dad Mode: Tips to Help Dads Connect with Their Kids with guest Tal Eyre
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Slow Processing Speed as a Root Cause of Learning Struggles, Anxiety, and More with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Skincare for Teen Boys: Advice from a Top Pediatric Dermatologist with Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Parenting an ADHD Child When You Have ADHD, Too with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Parenting a Disabled Child: Systems, Services, and Supports with guest Kelley Coleman
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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How Visual Processing Impacts Learning and Life with guest Kim Hanson
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Improving Sleep for Children and Adults: A Dentist's Surprising Method with Dr. Blaine Leeds
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Shattering Homeschooling Myths: The Truth About Opting Out of the School System with guest Christy Faith
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Treat Bedwetting, Constipation, & Accidents with Dr. Steve Hodges
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Understanding Auditory Processing: How to Help the Brain “Hear” Better with Dr. Jody Jedlicka
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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A Whole-Child Approach to Autism with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh
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May 20, 2024 |
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Autism and Neurodivergence: New Research, Insights, and Approaches with guest Dr. Suzanne Goh
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May 13, 2024 |
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Tutoring vs. Brain Training: Interventions for Students Who Struggle with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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May 06, 2024 |
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What Research Really Says About Birth Control with guest Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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How to Build Strong Reasoning Skills & the Foundation of Critical Thinking with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Helping High-Achieving Women Address Burnout and Authenticity in the Workplace with guest Emily Drake
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Frustrated at Having to Repeat Yourself? Unpacking the Impacts of Weak Memory on Learning, Parenting, and Life with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Curing the Busy Brain to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, & Sleep Again with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Attention: what it is, why it matters, what to do about it with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Childhood Trauma and Resilience with guest Dr. Marc Hauser
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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The 411 on Cognitive Skills: What They Are, How They’re Trained, and How Strong Skills Make Learning Easier with Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Empowering Teen Girls: An Insider Shares What She’s Learned from Young Women with guest Chelsey Goodan
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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The Ages & Stages of Anxious Kids: A Guide for Parents with guest Dr. Regine Galanti
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Calm Your Anxiety with Food: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Uma Nadoo
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Managing Your Mind and Energy with Systems to Organize Your Life with guest Leah Remillet
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder with guest Dr. Katharine Phillips
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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The Sex Talk: Tips for Discussing Sex, Intimacy, and Consent With Your Kids with guest, Clint Davis, MS, LPC
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Raising Resilient Teens in an Era of Anxiety with guest Erica Komisar, LCSW
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Help Your Teen Feel Connected, Competent, and Confident with guest Dr. Melanie McNally
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Should We Let Our Kids Quit? Making Decisions Through The Lens of Your Family’s Values: A Mini-Episode with Dr. Amy and Dr. Jody
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Unravel the Complexities of Women’s Hormone Health with guest Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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The Mother Load: Finding Balance When Your Life Feels Off-Kilter with guest Leah Remillet
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Nurturing Boys: Holistic Parenting to Raise Loving, Well-Rounded Sons with Dr. Shelly Flais
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Help Your Teen Value Better (and More!) Sleep
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Stress & Raise Competent, Confident Children with guest Dr. Emily Edlynn
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Teri’s Son Just Got Married!
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Nurturing Girls: Communicating with Tween and Teen Daughters with guest Dr. Kimberly Palmiotto
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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How parents and preteens can navigate technology together with guest Jessica Speer
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Ask Dr. Amy: How to choose an intervention AFTER your child’s learning disability diagnosis
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Building your family’s emotional sanctuary with guest Donna Tetreault
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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A Cognitive Psychologist Shares Her 5 Pillars of ADHD with Dr. Amy Moore
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Poop Happens! Potty training expert returns to explain the good, the bad, and the ugly of BMs with guest Mary Vaughn
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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The Parent-Teen Partnership: 5 Steps to Create Calm and Reduce Conflict with guest Jeanine Mouchawar
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Parenting in the Age of Digital Media: Technology’s Impact on Kids and Teens with Dr. Katie Davis
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Peaceful Parenting Tools with guest Sarah R. Moore
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Advocating for your neurodiverse student in a school system designed for the neurotypical with guest Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
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May 18, 2023 |
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A potty-training coach shares her tips to get your child out of diapers with guest Mary Vaughn
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May 04, 2023 |
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Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes in Women:Using Nutrition & Fasting to Reverse the Cycle Before It’s Too Late with guest Matty Lansdown
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Helping Your Teen Choose Their Own Unique Path in an Academically Competitive World with guest Cindy Muchnick, MA
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Intentional Parenting: Establishing Boundaries, a Family Culture, and a Growth Mindset with guest Monica Swanson
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Peaceful Parenting Through Tough Moments at Any Age with guest Laura Reardon
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Parenting a Differently Wired Kid on Your Own Terms with guest Debbie Reber, MA
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Shame, Taboos, and Trauma: Talking to your Kids about their Bodies, Intimacy, and Porn with guest Clint Davis, MS, LPC
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Conscious Parenting: Finding Balance Between Permissive and Punitive Approaches with guest Dr. Elham Raker
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Juggling Work and Parenthood without the Guilt with guest Dr. Yael Schonbrun
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Hey Mom, Who’s Taking Care of You? (Let’s Talk About Emotional Exhaustion) with guest Nancy Colier, LCSW
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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How to Connect with your Kids (Before they Stop Listening!) with guest Dr. Amanda Craig
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Tired of Yo-yo dieting? Losing weight isn’t just about what you eat (or when you eat it) with guest Matty Lansdown
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Caring for your newborn: How to feel confident as a new mom (and when to worry) with guest Dr. Emeka Obidi
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Self-care: It’s not selfish, and it’s probably not what you think! with guest Dr. Tamara Beckford
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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How to help your kids successfully navigate the school system (Hint: it starts with a strong parent-teacher relationship) with guest Punam Saxena
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Want to Heal Your Trauma? Don't Start with Therapy, Start with the Body! with guest Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Is Not Getting Enough Sleep Really That Bad For Us? with guest Dr. Jennifer Reid
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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What Parents Need to Know about Speech and Language Development with guest Sarah Billingham
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Help Your Child Survive the Stressors of Middle School with guest Jessica Speer
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Get Your Toddler Talking with guest Jill Urbane
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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How to Quiet Your Inner Mean Girl with guest Onnie Michalsky, M.A.
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Managing Anxiety about School Shootings & Other Traumatic Experiences with guest Stacie Boyar, LMHC, MS Ed
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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A Radical Parenting Partnership with Your Teen - with author Lainie Liberti
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Creating & Modeling Healthy Habits & Mindset with guest Dr. Orlena Kerek
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Bedtime Tips from a Heart-Centered Sleep Coach with guest Maisie Ruttan
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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How to Get Your Kids to Listen More and Argue Less with guest Cynthia Klein
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Pastor Wayne's 10 Tips for Dads: A Father's Day Show with guest Dr. Wayne Hanson
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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Why Every Family Needs a Parenting Plan (& How to Make One) with guest Kristin Buchtel
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Still Beautiful: A Burn Survivor's Advice on Defining Self-Worth with guest Kelly Falardeau
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May 31, 2022 |
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The Psychology of Fun (& What It's Got to Do with Being Happy) with guest Dr. Mike Rucker
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May 24, 2022 |
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The Psychology of Creativity (And Why it Matters for Your Child) with guest Dr. Michael Alcee
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May 17, 2022 |
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Expert Advice on Dyslexia & Reading Struggles with guest Donesa Walker, MS Ed
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May 10, 2022 |
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10 Ways to Be a "Cool" Mom with guest Kim Hanson
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May 03, 2022 |
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How to Experience Joy in Parenting Toddlers with guest Sara Rose Whaley
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Hybrid Schools: The Future of Learning? with guest Dr. Brent Goldman
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Autism Awareness & Intervention Begins with Parent Mindset with guest Andrea Pollack, MS Ed
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Relationship Advice for Couples after Having a Baby with guest Catherine O'Brien, LMFT
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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5 Things Parents of Teens Need to Know with guest Kim Duckworth
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Busy Mom? How to Run Your Home on Autopilot with guest Carrie Olsen, LCSW
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Parenting Style Impacts Your Child's Mental Health with guest Hansa Bhargava, MD
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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From Doctor to Homeschooling Mom: Balancing Career and Your Child's Education Needs with guest Carline Crevecoeur, MD
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Save Money Paying for College with guest Brad Baldridge
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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The "Why" Behind Tantrums and Meltdowns with guest Dr. Ashley Taylor
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Smart but Falling Apart? What’s Happening to Your Child and How You Can Help with guest Dr. Jeannine Jannot
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Problems with Friends? Help Your Daughter Navigate Difficult Friendships with guest Jessica Speer
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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From Broken Bird to Falcon: The Benefits of Self-Affirming Beliefs with guest Dr. Janeeka Benoit
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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The "Unschooling" Homeschooling Movement with guest Ashley Logsdon
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Taking Control of your Child's Special Health Care Needs with guest Aaron Hartman, MD
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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ABA Therapy for Autism: What You Need to Know with guest Nichole Daher
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Parenting Teenage Girls: Expert Tips from a Teen Life Coach with guest Sheri Gazitt, MA
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Top 6 Episodes of 2021
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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'The No BS Mama' Gets Real About Depression & Anxiety with guest Megan Eddinger
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Unlocking Secrets to Happiness with guest Teri Karjala, LPC, LMFT
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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What Drives Your Child? Understand, Motivate, & Communicate Better with Your Kids with guest Gail Swift
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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The Enneagram for Moms: How Your Type Impacts Relationships at Home and Work with guest Sarah Wallace
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Mindset, Marketing, & Selling from the Heart for Moms in Leadership with guest Sashka Regina
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Raising Girls (Who Think For Themselves) with guest Dr. Tim Jordan
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Positive Parenting Essentials with guest Dr. Candice Jones
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Helping Kids Cope with Big Emotions with guest Kim Feeney, LISW
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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The Power of Relationships with Self and Others with guest Susan Lambert
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Teaching Kids to Care for Our World with guest Shannon Brescher Shea
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Launching Your Teen Into Adulthood with guest Danica Copp, MSW
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Got Anxiety? Break Up with It! with guest Kaitlin Soule, LMFT
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Divorce Your Debt with guest Katy Almstrom
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Finding Joy After Post-Partum Depression with guest Susan Scollen
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Navigating Change with guest Dr. Tracy Asamoah
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Inspire Your Family's Finances with guests John & Karen Yates
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Nurturing Tenacity in Children with guest Dr. Sam Goldstein
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Predators Online with guest Christy Keating
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Protecting Our Kids from Sexual Abuse & Trauma with guest Clint Davis
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Milena Nemecio, author of "Don't Stop Dreaming, Abby"
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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The Power of Self-Talk with guest Shelley Bosworth
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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COVID’s Impact on Children’s Mental Health & How We Can Help with guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Drinking During Pregnancy: FASD Facts and Impacts on Learning with guest Natalie Vecchione
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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The Path to Confidence with guest Stephanie Dua
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting & Communicating with guest Lillian Reekie
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Resuming Your Career after a Break: Strategies for Moms with guest Janice Scholl
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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10 Tips for Raising Good Humans: Life Lessons from a Global CEO with Kim Hanson
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Unplugged: Aftershow for "Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance"
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Don't Give Up! Fostering Your Child's Academic Perseverance - guest Dr. Pooneh Roney
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Building Blocks for Life: Collaboration and Problem-Solving through Hands-On Learning with Guest Laura Coe
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Raising Innovative Thinkers: The Power of Art for Kids with guest Bette Fetter
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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From Trauma to Transformation: Finding the Silver Lining in The COVID Cloud
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May 25, 2021 |
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Fit Bodies, Fit Brains: Academic Benefits of Physical Activity for Children - guest Sophia Wastler, MS Ed
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May 18, 2021 |
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Succeed at Parenting without Losing Who You Are - guest Dr. Whitney Casares
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May 11, 2021 |
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Help for Auditory Processing Disorders with Dr. Jody Jedlicka
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May 04, 2021 |
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Unpacking the Mom-cation: Selfish Getaway or Essential Rest?
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Helicopter Parenting: The Good, the Bad, & the Alternative Flight Plans
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong!
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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What Should Working Moms Never Say to Stay-at-Home Moms (& Vice Versa)?
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Help! Is my kid falling behind because of COVID?
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Preview Episode! You Know Your Child is Struggling but the School Disagrees
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Brainy Moms: The Parenting Podcast for Smart Moms
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Mar 04, 2021 |