The Brainy Moms

Made to Create: A Biblical Perspective on Homeschool Art & Artistry | Ryan Lauterio

Most families think of “art” as an elective, but our kids are being shaped by aesthetics all day long. Clothing, movies, book covers, music, room design, even the way a t

How College Shapes (or Misshapes) Teen Faith | Dr. Renton Rathbun

Ever wonder how the college your teen is considering will continue to shape their faith? Or if questioning their faith is a natural part of going to college? Deconstructi

Go Play! Part 2: Playful Homeschooling, Sensory Play, and Screens | Kate Allen Fox

Enjoying our conversations about play? Let's talk about playful homeschooling, sensory play, and screens. Last week, early childhood educator Gennie Gorback helped u

Go Play! Part 1: Making Space for the Wonder of Childhood | Gennie Gorback, MS Ed

What if “play” is actually some of your child’s most important experiences?  In Part 1 of our two-part conversation with the co-authors of Go Play: How Parents Can Empowe

Calm and Confident Mindset for Homeschool Moms | Lori Beth Auldridge

What if all your homeschooling chaos needs is a new calm and confident mindset? Being a homeschooling mom can feel like a daily referendum on your parenting, especially w

Homeschool Freedom, Flexibility, and Fit | Cheryl Daley

Wondering about homeschool freedom and flexibility? And how homeschooling might be a fit for your family? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy ta

Preparing Kids to Thrive in an AI World | Wylde Scott

In an AI world, a robot can anticipate your needs, clean your house, and do your job. It sounds like science fiction until you realize how fast AI is already reshaping th

There Are Moms Worse Than You | Glenn Boozan

The truth is, there are moms way worse than you! And the fastest way to feel like a better parent might be a laugh you did not expect. On this episode of The Brainy Moms

Personalized Learning for Your Homeschooled Child | Jessica Parnell

Your child isn’t a “grade level” they’re a whole person, and the fastest way to lose motivation is to teach them like they’re interchangeable. On this episode of The Brai

Homeschooling Teens: Why “Do Nothing” Deschooling Backfires and How Eclectic Unschoolers Use Guardrails Instead | Janae Daniels

Many parents are told to “just deschool and do nothing” after pulling their kids out of traditional school—but with middle school and high schoolers, that advice often ba

Nurturing Leadership & Grit Through Hard Things | Dr. Josh McConkey

If you’ve ever stepped in to “help” your child and realized you might be making things worse, this conversation will hit home. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast,

Avoid Homeschool Mom Burnout (and Find Joy Again) | Jenna Lynn Myers

Homeschool mom burnout is real—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing or that God is calling you to quit. In this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk w

Dopamine Magnets: How to Replace Screens, Social Media, and Junk Food with High Value Habits | Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff

Dopamine gets blamed for everything from doomscrolling to snack attacks, but the real problem is that most of us were taught the wrong story. On this episode of The Brain

Sensory Smart Homeschooling: Encore Conversations with the Homeschool OT Sarah Collins

Your child can be bright, curious, and capable and still melt down over an itchy tag, loud kitchen noise, or a schedule that won’t budge. That’s not “bad behavior.” It’s

Best of Christy Faith Homeschool Conversations

Educator and homeschool mentor Christy Faith is brutally clear on what’s driving so many families to rethink education. On this mash-up of the best moments from previous

Tidy Dad Tips on Flexibility, Time, and Scruffy Hospitality | Tyler Moore

Do you love the tips from Tidy Dad on Instagram? Then you'll love this hour with us! On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Tyle

Your Child’s Health Starts in the Gut | Dr. Elisa Song

Your child’s health starts in the gut. The immune system and brain are taking cues from the same place every day. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and

Firm Parenting Re-Imagined | Nicholeen Peck

Firm parenting isn't the same as 'mean' parenting. And your child isn’t “pushing your buttons” because they’re broken. Sometimes the real problem is that w

Stop Teaching Zen to 5 Year Olds (& Other Parenting Advice) | Dr. Will Dobud

A lot of parenting advice sounds like a to-do list. Dr. Will Dobud joins us to make the case for something both simpler and harder: stop chasing the perfect technique and

Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen

Have you tried parenting through playfulness? "Play" isn't usually what we think of as our kid melts down when it’s time to leave the park, ignores us at clean-up ti