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Why do so many kids grow up believing they’re “just bad at math”?

In this fascinating episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Liora Schocken, creator of Vimi, an AI-powered adaptive math tutor designed to help kids learn in a way that actually works for their brains.

Together, they dive into the growing problem of math anxiety, post-pandemic learning gaps, ADHD and learning differences, school absenteeism, and the pressure families feel when kids struggle academically.

Liora explains how Vimi goes beyond simply giving easier or harder math problems. Instead, the platform adapts to how a child learns—whether they need visual guidance, step-by-step support, confidence-building, or a completely different approach altogether.

This conversation is especially powerful for parents who have ever sat at the kitchen table feeling helpless while trying to help their child with homework.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Why math confidence and self-esteem are deeply connected
• How the pandemic created lasting math learning gaps
• The rise in student absenteeism and learning struggles
• Why traditional classrooms often fail kids who learn differently
• The connection between ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and math struggles
• How AI can personalize learning for each student
• Why short, consistent learning sessions work better than cramming
• The emotional toll math struggles can have on both kids and parents
• Why tutoring sessions sometimes increase frustration instead of confidence
• How Vimi acts as a “study buddy” instead of just giving answers

A Powerful Reminder:

✨ Struggling with math does not mean your child isn’t smart
✨ Kids don’t all learn the same way—and they shouldn’t be expected to
✨ Confidence grows when kids experience small, consistent wins

Key Takeaway:

The problem isn’t always that a child is “bad at math.”
Sometimes the problem is simply that they were taught in a way their brain doesn’t connect with.

And when learning adapts to the child instead of forcing the child to adapt to the system… everything changes.

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Liora Schocken
Creator of Vimi

🌐 Website:
https://heyvimi.com

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What happens when life completely falls apart… and you’re left trying to rebuild while raising children on your own?

In this deeply emotional and faith-filled episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with J. Rosemarie Francis, host of SoloMoms Talk and author of Courage to Believe, to talk about single motherhood, abandonment, healing trauma, faith during hard seasons, and rebuilding your identity in Christ.

J. Rosemarie shares the heartbreaking moment she came home to discover her husband had abandoned her and their two young sons—leaving her to navigate motherhood, survival, and healing completely alone.

From moving 900 miles with her children on faith alone to eventually creating a platform that supports solo moms around the world, her story is one of resilience, honesty, and spiritual growth.

This conversation is packed with powerful reminders for moms who feel overwhelmed, unseen, abandoned, or emotionally exhausted.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• The emotional reality of solo motherhood and abandonment
• Breaking the harmful stereotypes surrounding single moms
• Why many solo moms secretly believe they must “do it all alone”
• How to rebuild trust in God after heartbreak and disappointment
• Anchoring your identity in Christ instead of circumstances
• Why storytelling can become a powerful tool for healing
• Teaching children emotional intelligence through difficult seasons
• The role of therapy, journaling, prayer, and self-reflection in healing trauma
• How faith can carry you through overwhelming parenting seasons
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness

A Powerful Reminder:

✨ God is not surprised by your struggles
✨ You are not invisible or forgotten
✨ Healing doesn’t happen overnight—but you do not have to walk through it alone

Key Takeaway:

Sometimes healing starts with simply asking yourself:
“What’s really going on inside of me?”

And having the courage to bring those answers to God.

About J. Rosemarie Francis

J. Rosemarie Francis
Host of SoloMoms Talk

📘 Author of:

• Courage to Believe: A 21 Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms
• Healing Hem: The Minine Miller Story
• The Solo Mom Manifesto

🌐 Website:
https://jrosemarie.com

🎙️ Podcast:
SoloMoms Talk

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Why do kids say they’re “starving”… even right after they just ate?

In this eye-opening episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Kamy Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to unpack what’s really behind emotional eating in kids, ADHD, and unhealthy food habits.

Drawing from his own personal journey of struggling with excess weight as a child, Kamy explains why traditional approaches to dieting and food control often fail—and why the real issue goes much deeper than just “what” kids are eating.

This conversation dives into the powerful connection between dopamine, emotional regulation, and food, helping parents understand why kids turn to food for comfort—and what to do instead.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• What emotional eating in children actually looks like
• Why kids feel “hungry” even when they’re not physically hungry
• The connection between ADHD, dopamine, and food cravings
• How boredom, anxiety, and stress show up as eating habits
• Why traditional diets fail 96% of kids long-term
• How to help kids find healthy sources of dopamine
• The role parents play in shaping their child’s relationship with food
• Why modeling behavior matters more than what we say
• How to reduce reliance on snacks, junk food, and convenience eating
• Simple ways to build a healthier home environment without shame

A Powerful Mindset Shift:

✨ Your child isn’t lacking discipline—they’re trying to solve a problem
✨ Food is often a symptom, not the root cause
✨ When we understand the “why,” we can finally create lasting change

Key Takeaway:

If we stop focusing only on food—and start focusing on what’s driving the behavior—we can help our kids build a healthier relationship with food for life.

Guest Information

Kamy Moussavi
Founder of Step Together

🌐 Website:
https://steptogether.us

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