Raising Healthy Kid Brains

Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children's brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child's healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners.Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to moms and teachers, as she and her guests discuss the importance of understanding child development.This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like:*Am I communicating effectively with my child?*How can I build a bonding experience with my child?*What exactly are the structures, limits, and boundaries for children?*Why are good parent-teacher relationships important?*What benchmarks should I focus on in early childhood?To learn more, visit planningplaytime.com

Raising Healthy Kid Brains is a kids podcast hosted by Amy Nielson, with 115 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Amy Nielson hosts Raising Healthy Kid Brains, a kids show with 115 episodes published.

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  114. When to Worry (and When Not To) About Your Child's Milestones with Jordyn Gorman

  Nov 20, 202528 minS0

  <p>Your baby hasn't started walking yet, but your friend's child is already running around. That familiar worry creeps in - is something wrong? </p> <p> <br /> <br /> I'm joined today by licensed speech-language pathologist Jordyn Gorman and founder of Eat Play Say, a network of experts on childhood development milestones.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Jordyn and I dig into the truth behind milestone charts: what they actually measure, what they don't, and why hitting every milestone "on time" isn't the full story.</p> <p> </p> <p >Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://plann...

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  113. Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World with Holly Britton

  Nov 6, 202535 minS0

  <p>In a world where every kindergartner has access to an iPad, does handwriting still matter? </p> <p> </p> <p>The answer, according to handwriting expert Holly Britton, is yes – and it's not just a penmanship issue; it's a thinking issue. In this episode, Holly explains why the way we teach handwriting is critical for young learners. </p> <p> </p> <p>We dive into why handwriting is such a powerful tool for cognitive development and why, without it, kids are missing out on vital brain connections. As more classrooms move toward digital devices, Holly makes the case that handwriting is still t...

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  112. Sleep Solutions: Fix Your Family's Sleep Problems with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

  Oct 23, 202538 minS0

  <p >Sleep struggles in families create a cascading effect. When children can't sleep, parents don't sleep, and everyone's mood, health, and ability to function suffers. </p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, author of Beyond Tired and a triple board-certified sleep physician who transformed her own family's sleep crisis into a mission to help others. Drawing from both her medical expertise and personal experience with a reflux baby who wouldn't sleep, Dr. Brown is here to uncover the complex relationship between sleep and behavior.</p> <p > </p> <p >Join us this week to learn the...

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  111. Boost Your Child's Attention, Memory, and Confidence: Understand Sensory Learning with Dr. Christina Bretz

  Oct 9, 202537 minS0

  <p>Does your child struggle to sit still or focus during learning time? What if the problem isn't that they're not paying attention, but that their brain actually learns best through movement, touch, and sensory input?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Christina Bretz, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience and senior professional learning manager at Learning Without Tears.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join us to learn how surprise, play, and touch help children retain information and engage socially, while also supporting sensory sensitivities in a developmentally appropriate way.</p> <p> </p> <p >...

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  110. Managing Big Emotions (Both Yours and Your Child's) with Dr. Alissa Jerud

  Sep 25, 202539 minS0

  <p >Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a parenting storm, desperately trying to keep your cool while your child is melting down? </p> <p > </p> <p >I'm talking with Dr. Alissa Jerud, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety and emotion regulation, and author of Emotion-Savvy Parenting: A Shame-Free Guide to Navigating Emotional Storms and Deepening Connection. She brings a unique perspective that combines cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with the messy reality of parenting, and shares a revolutionary approach to handling both our children's emotions and our own.</p> <p > </p> <p >Join us this week to dis...

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