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Raising Healthy Kid Brains

Hosted by Amy Nielson · kids · EN-US · 115 episodes

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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

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What is Raising Healthy Kid Brains about?

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.

Who hosts Raising Healthy Kid Brains?

Raising Healthy Kid Brains is hosted by Amy Nielson. The show has published 115 episodes to date.

What has Raising Healthy Kid Brains covered recently?

Recent episodes include "114. When to Worry (and When Not To) About Your Child's Milestones with Jordyn Gorman" (20 November 2025, 28 minutes), "113. Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World with Holly Britton" (6 November 2025, 35 minutes), and "112. Sleep Solutions: Fix Your Family's Sleep Problems with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown" (23 October 2025, 38 minutes).

How often does Raising Healthy Kid Brains publish?

Raising Healthy Kid Brains publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 115 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Raising Healthy Kid Brains?

Booking probability for Raising Healthy Kid Brains is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Raising Healthy Kid Brains requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Raising Healthy Kid Brains's contact route on record: verified email.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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    109. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Impacts Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Hokehe Eko

    Sep 11, 202527 minS0

    <p>Today I'm talking with Dr. Hokehe Eko, a board-certified integrative pediatrician, whose work focuses on the powerful connection between gut health and brain function – especially in children with autism and ADHD...

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    108. How to Teach Kids the Language of Listening with Christine Miles

    Aug 28, 202546 minS0

    <p>When your child answers "good" to your question about their day, it might feel like the conversation ends there. But they're actually telling you a story. You just need the tools to uncover it.</p> <p> </p> <p>In...

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    107. Coaching in the Classroom: Empowering Students and Teachers with Dr. Linda Hopper

    Aug 14, 202539 minS0

    <p></p> <p>The traditional education model we've been using since the 1940s was designed for assembly line workers. But this system is failing to prepare kids for real life.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>This week, I'm...

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    106. Simple Shifts for a Healthier Home with Stefanie Adler

    Jul 31, 202540 minS0

    <p >This week, I'm talking with Stefanie Adler, a functional diagnostic nutritionist who transformed her own childhood of chronic digestive issues into a mission to help families heal through food.</p> <p > </p> <p...

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    105. How to Help Children Learn Math 30 to 50% Faster with Rainbow Sky Creations

    Jul 17, 202530 minS0

    <p >This week, I'm joined by Alisha from Rainbow Sky Creations, a passionate educator who's spent years transforming how children experience mathematics in the classroom. She shares how, when children can touch...

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    104. Vulnerability: The Secret to Connecting with Your Kids with Kristina Lucia

    Jul 3, 202529 minS0

    <p >A simple tweak in how we talk to kids about emotions can transform those frustrating moments into genuine connection. </p> <p > </p> <p >When children lack the vocabulary for their emotions, they face the same...

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    103. Build Resilience in Kids, Not Perfectionism with Lisa Chan

    Jun 19, 202541 minS0

    <p >Finding the balance between gentle parenting and building resilience in our kids is a huge challenge, often resulting in unintentional perfectionism on our part as parents. But could this perfectionism be having a...

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    102. Is Handwriting Still Necessary? With Dr. Christina Bretz

    Jun 5, 202533 minS0

    <p >How do we help our young children with their handwriting? And in this digital age where everyone's learning on an iPad, is it even necessary for children to be practicing their handwriting skills?</p> <p > </p> <p...

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    101. Overcoming Math Anxiety in Young Learners with Dr. Aditya Nagrath

    May 22, 202527 minS0

    <p >My guest today is Dr. Aditya Nagrath, who holds a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science. With over 30 years of industry experience as a software engineer, author, and entrepreneur, he's worked on everything from...

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    100. 3 Ways to Raise Antifragile Children

    May 8, 202533 minS0

    <p >Have you ever felt caught in the crossfire between gentle parenting and raising resilient kids?</p> <p > </p> <p >As a parent in today's world, I constantly wrestle with how to validate my children's emotions while...

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    99. Raising Boundary-Savvy Kids with Amy Armstrong

    Apr 24, 202531 minS0

    <p >Have you ever struggled with setting boundaries while still being a kind, gentle person? Today's conversation might just transform your approach to parenting and relationships.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, I'm...

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    98. Pediatric Sleep Apnea: A Simple Solution with Dr. Kalli Hale

    Apr 10, 202530 minS0

    Have you ever had one of those moments where you discover something so important, you can't believe no one told you sooner? That's exactly how I felt recording this episode. If your child snores, breathes through their...

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    97. Is Your Child REALLY Learning to Read at School? A Conversation with Dr. Irene Daria

    Mar 27, 202535 minS0

    <p >What if your child told you their school wasn't teaching them to read properly?</p> <p > </p> <p >Would you believe them?</p> <p > </p> <p >In this week's episode, we dive deep into a story that's unfortunately all...

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    96. Building a Balanced Reading Diet: The Role of Nonfiction with Melissa Taylor

    Mar 13, 202531 minS0

    <p>I'm joined by education blogger, children's book expert, and former teacher, Melissa Taylor. Melissa is the creator behind Imagination Soup: a blog where parents, grandparents, librarians, and teachers can find great...

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    95. Why Every Child Should Learn a Second Language with Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth

    Feb 27, 202534 minS0

    <p>Anna Rita is the Regional Managing Director of Green Ivy International School and Interim Head of School at Pine Street School. As an expert in multilingual education, we explore the incredible power of learning...

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