Question 1

What is mom brain, really?

Accepted Answer

Mom brain is the experience of mental load, forgetfulness, and overwhelm that many mothers feel. It is not a deficiency. Research shows that the cognitive demands of caregiving — planning, tracking, anticipating, and emotional regulation — can temporarily tax working memory and executive function. The workbook treats mom brain as a signal that your brain needs support, not criticism.

Question 2

What format is the workbook?

Accepted Answer

You Have a Mom Brain is delivered as a PDF download. After purchase you receive an instant download link that is active for one hour. You can print the workbook or complete it on a tablet using a PDF annotation app.

Question 3

How do I download my purchase?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after checkout you are redirected to a secure download page. We also email a backup link to the address used at purchase. The link expires after one hour for security, but you can request a fresh download from the same page while your session is active.

Question 4

What is educational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Educational therapy is a practice that combines learning science, psychology, and teaching strategies to understand how a person learns, thinks, and experiences the world. Annalisa Perfetto, Ph.D., ET/P is a board-certified educational therapist who has spent her career helping bright learners build systems that match the way their brains work.

Question 5

Is this a replacement for therapy or medical care?

Accepted Answer

No. The workbook is educational and reflective, not clinical. It is designed to help you understand and support your own executive functioning, but it does not diagnose or treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, or any medical condition. If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a licensed professional.

Question 6

What is the difference between the workbook and the Mom Brain Overflow tool?

Accepted Answer

The full workbook is a ten-session guided journal with brain science, toolboxes, and appendices. The Mom Brain Overflow™ is a single printable page with six buckets designed to empty your head quickly. It is a low-risk entry point if you want to try the approach before committing to the complete workbook.

Question 7

Can I get the 10-Minute Mental Desk Reset for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 10-Minute Mental Desk™ Reset is a free guided exercise. Enter your email on the home page and we will send you a secure download link and add you to The Brain Circle for occasional notes from the practice.

Question 8

Do you offer refunds?

Accepted Answer

Because the workbook is a digital download, all sales are final once the file has been delivered. If you experience a technical problem or receive a corrupted file, email us and we will resend a clean copy or troubleshoot the issue.

Question 9

How is the workbook structured?

Accepted Answer

The workbook is organized into three parts: Understand Your Brain, Support Your Brain, and Trust Your Brain. Each of the ten sessions follows the same rhythm: Pause, Mom Moment, Brain Science Made Simple, Today's Toolbox, and Journal Reflection. Appendices include a Brain Toolkit and guidance for every season of motherhood.

Question 10

What is The Brain Circle?

Accepted Answer

The Brain Circle is a small email community run by Annalisa Perfetto. Subscribers get first access to new tools, occasional notes from the practice, and reminders that your brain is not broken — it is carrying a lot. You can join on the home page or be added automatically when you purchase.

Mom Brain Workbook FAQ