The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Stop Teaching Zen to 5 Year Olds (& Other Parenting Advice) | Dr. Will Dobud
1 hour Posted May 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Why The Book Hit Home
When SEL Programs Raise Anxiety
Connection Beats Parenting Checklists
Therapy Works Because Of Relationship
Regulating Ourselves With A Village
Risky Play Builds Capable Kids
Sponsor Message LearningRx
School Pressure And Lessons From History
Finding Will Online And Staying Curious
Final Thanks And Newsletter Reminder
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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 start rebuilding the conditions where kids can actually thrive. We talk about youth mental health trends, why anxiety can rise even when “support” increases, and how easily adults can confuse more intervention with better outcomes. We dig into research on school-based social emotional learning and universal stress man...