Brainy Moms

🤯😢1 in 4 young adults goes 4 months (or longer) between talking to their parents. This level of estrangement is on the rise, and doesn't always have a clear cause. So what can you do to protect your connection with your young adult so you can maintain (and even grow) your relationship as they build their independence? 👉Dr. Jack brought some great insights and tips in this episode. #parentingyoungadults #parentingadultchildren #parentingtips #parentingpodcast #parentingmindset #estrangement #parentingbyconnection

Parents who have launched young adults — would you agree? This season is so tricky to balance expectations, support, connection, and independence... yet most of us are thrown into it without the preparation & support we have for other seasons. 👉Let's change that! Tune in to hear from Dr. Jack Stoltzfus about loving ways to launch adult children into independence—without losing your connection with them. #parentingyoungadults #parentingadultchildren #parentingtips #parentingpodcast #parentingmindset #psychologistsofinstagram

Parenting adult children is one of the hardest seasons of parenthood—and one of the least talked about. We're excited to have Dr. Jack Stoltzfus on the podcast this week, sharing insights into the ways we can build our young adults' independence while still maintaining our connection and support of them. It's a delicate balance (and no one does it perfectly), but there are some awesome takeaways for those of us with an emptying (or empty) nest! #parentingyoungadults #parentingadultchildren #parentingtips #parentingpodcast #parentingmindset #psychologistsofinstagram

Christy-Faith's story of coming to terms with "it doesn't have to be this way" may resonate with many of you. Your kids have the world at their fingertips, yet they struggle to master the basics of literacy and critical thinking... maybe there's a better option. Homeschooling is not for everyone, but ALL parents are responsible for their kids' educational trajectory, so this is a conversation we all need to be a part of. If you're unsatisfied with your child's educational experience, you can make a change. 👉Tune in to this episode to hear more about the homeschooling myths that keep many people stuck in a system that isn't serving their kids. @christy_faith_homeschool #homeschoolsupport #Homeschoolingmom #education #literacy #learningskills #homeschoollife

"We've taken away the love of learning and replaced it with achievement." 🧠 When teens especially are so stressed and overwhelmed, this heightened anxiety touches every part of their lives. Homeschooling may seem daunting for us as parents (and for teens because of the beliefs they hold about it), but it's worth considering 👉is my teen's mental health and drive for learning & motivation worth it? Tune in to hear more insights from Christy-Faith on some of the pervasive myths that we hold onto about homeschooling and how you can reclaim your child's education, whether they're in the early years or teens. @christy_faith_homeschool #parentingteenagers #teenmentalhealth #teenanxiety #education #loveoflearning #motivation #homeschoolingteens #homeschoolingsupport #homeschoolmom

👉What do you think? Is it an emergency if your kids can't read or are "behind"? We appreciate Christy-Faith's clarity and honesty on this front. Literacy is essential. Math fluency is essential. The ability to comprehend and think critically is essential. If these things aren't happening (whether you homeschool or not), it is an emergency that needs to be addressed. Tune in to hear more of our insightful conversation about the myths surrounding homeschooling and ways to confidently take the lead on your child's education! @christy_faith_homeschool #homeschoolsupport #homeschoolingmom #homeschoollife #education #literacymatters #literacy #mathfluency #comprehension #learningskills

Hint: It's not memorizing dates or names or periodic table elements (even though those things have their place)... It's having the skills to manage yourself (executive function) and learn new things (cognitive skills) that are the biggest needle-movers in lifelong success. If your child's education isn't building those skills, it may be time to re-evaluate and find new resources to help them foster these areas! Tune in to hear more from Christy-Faith & the Brainy Moms team on homeschooling myths & how you can confidently give your kids the tools they need to thrive. #homeschoollife #homeschoolingmom #learningskills #executivefunctioning #cognitiveskills #education #homeschool #homeschoolsupport

Does the current system really have our kids' best interests at heart? If you're the parent of a struggling learner (or an anxious kid, or one who just doesn't like school), it's worth asking the question of if an alternative, like homeschooling, would better support their confidence and development. Have questions about homeschooling, or doubts about how it would work for your family? Christy-Faith is your girl! Check out this episode to bust some longstanding myths and gain insights into this valid option for many students. @christy_faith_homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #education #homeschoolsupport #literacy #schoolchoice #parentingpodcast

Does the current system really have our kids' best interests at heart? If you're the parent of a struggling learner (or an anxious kid, or one who just doesn't like school), it's worth asking the question of if an alternative, like homeschooling, would better support their confidence and development. Have questions about homeschooling, or doubts about how it would work for your family? Christy-Faith is your girl! Check out this episode to bust some longstanding myths and gain insights into this valid option for many students. Christy-Faith Homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #education #homeschoolsupport #literacy #schoolchoice #parentingpodcast

When kids spend all day every day in fight, flight, or freeze, that's going to have ramifications for their mental and physical wellbeing. 👉Many families are hesitant to break the mold and take a different route with their kids' education, but Christy-Faith Homeschool brought some great insights into the real data surrounding homeschooling and how you can make the best choice for your family! #fightflightfreeze #stressresponse #stressedkids #teenmentalhealth #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschoolsupport

This is probably the biggest myth that keeps people from homeschooling: what about socialization? Will they know how to interact with peers, other adults, and the community? 👉Here's what the research actually says. Tune in to hear more from Christy-Faith on the myths that many people hold onto about homeschooling and how to confidently make education choices that fit your family's needs! Christy-Faith Homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #socialization #homeschoolmyths #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolsupport #brainbasedparenting

Without building up these foundational skills, even good reading instruction isn't going to help kids become fluent, confident readers. In this episode we talk even more about the ways cognitive skill weaknesses manifest in students and how a brain-based approach is critical to overcoming the literacy crisis the US is facing right now! Parents, teachers, educators... this is a must-listen conversation. 🧠 #literacy #literacymatters #education #dyslexia #readingskills #brainbasedparenting #parentingpodcast #neurodiversity #readingspecialist #homeschoolingmom #braintraining #cognitivedevelopment #cognitiveskills