TD Flenaugh

Falling for Learning Podcast

This podcast supports parents and caregivers in gaining the tools and information needed to keep the next generation on track for learning and on track for success! New episodes released Saturdays at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us:      Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/ .    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fallingforlearning/ .   

Author

TD Flenaugh

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Test Ready Writing Strategies | Episode 83 26.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fallingforlearning/ https://linktr.ee/falling4learning

Word Families to Improve Reading Fluency | Episode 82 20.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses strategies for improving children's reading fluency through word families. The episode focuses on the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) pattern, emphasizing the use of short vowel sounds, and the concept of "magic E." Flenaugh introduces -ID and -IDE words, explaining how children can recognize patterns to read more efficiently. The importance of reading connec...

Trauma Informed Parenting: Support Children with Emotional Problems | Episode 81 12.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Book: Signed Copy [ https://bit.ly/signed-copy-hamm ] & Amazon [ https://a.co/d/i1NrP35 ]. Parent-Child Relationship Card Deck: https://bit.ly/parentingrelationship Facebook Community [Mastering Meltdown Moments with Megan] - https://www.facebook.com/share/1DTYatpmkF/ Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/meganhamm-lpc Instagram & Tik Tok: @meganhammlpc Megan M. Hamm, a licensed...

Solve Reading Challenges (Part 2) with Structured Literacy - Episode 80 05.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses structured literacy, emphasizing its effectiveness in teaching 95% of students to read. The podcast aims to support parents and teachers in improving literacy skills. The lesson plan, divided into two 30-minute sessions, focuses on the short "o" sound using CVC and CVCC words. Activities include word work, word sorting, and reading connected text. Key strateg...

Cutting College Costs: Moves to Make Now | Episode 79 29.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Don't overpay for college! Buy The College Cost Cutter's resources now! OrderThePlaybook.com CollegeCostCutter.com FinancialAidByDesign.com (FAFSA workshop on Jan. 12) Connect with LaTonja Muhammad on Socials: www.facebook.com/CollegeCostCutter www.linkedin.com/company/college-cost-cutter/?viewAsMember=true www.youtube.com/@CollegeCostCutter-k3r LaTonja Muhammad is a guest on Fall...

Solving Reading Challenges With Structured Literacy: Episode 78 22.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Watch episode 76 on Letter Sound Blending - https://youtu.be/MU2t1DHD8VM?si=30GAWCGO6Xxnnt8N. TD Flenaugh discusses structured literacy, a method aligned with the science of reading, aimed at solving reading issues in 95% of children if practiced systematically five days a week. This episode involves four of the 8 stages of structured literacy: phonological awareness, reviewing le...

Restorative Justice: How to Get Kids to Get Along - Episode 77 15.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Falling for Learning Episode 77 focuses on the journey into education for Restorative Justice Teacher, James Riley. Check out his YouTube Channels - https://www.youtube.com/c/mrrileysworld and https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinPaliFootball.  Purchase the Falling for Learning Book Bundle by T.D. Flenaugh - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW18L9GQ?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_s...

Reading Techniques That Work: Blending 101 - Ep. 76 08.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Falling for Learning Podcast episode 76 focuses on Letter Sound Blending, a key technique in helping children learn how to read fluently. Purchase the Falling for Learning Book Bundle by T.D. Flenaugh - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW18L9GQ?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagr...

Fun Family Activities to Build Bonds - Episode 75 01.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of engaging in screen-free family activities during holidays to build bonds and teach children about culture. She shares personal experiences, such as playing spades and dominoes, cracking nuts, and cooking together. Flenaugh emphasizes the value of cleaning together while sharing music, teaching kids to appreciate family traditions, and involv...

Your Teen's 1st Job - Episode 74 24.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Support the show We drop new episodes every Saturday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Follow us: Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/fallingforlearning/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fallingforlearning/ https://linktr.ee/falling4learning

Perfectionism is Fear: A Guide for Parents - Episode 73 17.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Perfectionism is Fear TD Flenaugh discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism in children, emphasizing its roots in fear of rejection and inadequacy. Perfectionism can lead to procrastination and hinder children's ability to achieve their dreams. Flenaugh advocates for a growth mindset, where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and encourages parents to model their...

Agreeing to Disagree: A Guide for Parents | Episode 72 10.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of teaching teens to handle disagreements productively, emphasizing respect, empathy, and clear communication. Key strategies include understanding friends' personalities, avoiding public arguments, and advocating for changes respectfully. For conflicts with authority figures, private discussions are recommended. Flenaugh highlights the need fo...

Learning & Loving Science | Episode 71 03.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh and Tauanja Kittrell, STEM professional and educator, discuss strategies for encouraging children to pursue science and technology careers. Kittrell, with a background in fire services and forensics, emphasizes the importance of practical applications of science in everyday life, such as understanding clothing materials and their impact on health. She suggests activiti...

Dating & Romantic Relationships: for Parents of Teens 27.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of parents guiding their teenagers on dating and relationships. She emphasizes that children will receive advice from someone, either from trusted adults or peers, and stresses the need for parents to be that source. Flenaugh highlights the dangers of not being involved, such as children seeking advice from untrustworthy sources and engaging in...

Career Exploration Mistakes Parents Make with Kids | Episode 69 20.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Purchase the books The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method and The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method Workbook by TD Flenaugh to help children improve their writing skills Get Rooted in Joy by Deonna Smith Register for the With Different Eyes Conference hosted by the UCLA Writing Project!   TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of early career exploration for children, emphasizing that it should start by age...

STOP Letting Rejection Keep Your Kids from Success | Episode 68 13.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Purchase the books "The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method" and "The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method Workbook" by TD Flenaugh to help children improve their writing skills. Get Rooted in Joy by Deonna Smith Register for the "With Different Eyes" Conference hosted by the UCLA Writing Project, where TD Flenaugh will be a presenter and host a book signing. TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of teaching c...

Game-Changing Strategies to Support Your Child's Learning | Episode 67 06.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh discusses the importance of supporting children's learning journeys without shaming them for not knowing something. She emphasizes the need for patience, positive reinforcement, and recognizing children's efforts. Flenaugh highlights the issue of labeling and over-referring black and brown children to special education, urging parents to seek help when their children a...

School Quality | Episode 66 29.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching! PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Be sure to get your book set of the R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method and Workbook at https://fallingforlearning.com! In this episode of Falling for Learning Podcast, TD Flenaugh discusses a parent's concern about their children's school, highlighting issues such as lack of teacher assistants, small classrooms, and low school ratings. Flenaugh a...

Rethinking Education: Why More Drills Won’t Help—And What Will! | Ep. 65 22.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Episode 65 Falling for Learning Podcast Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Falling for Learning Podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your preferred podcast platform)! Episode 65 of Falling for Learning Podcast features Dr. Deonna Smith, a veteran educator and author. Dr. Smith discusses the importance of fostering joy in learning. She emphasizes the value of inquiry-ba...

Sweeter Than Safe: Parenting Tips for Tweens 15.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Get your copy of the book set - The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method & The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method Workbook by T.D. Flenaugh. Get your copies today https://a.co/d/9YUS1T5 . In episode 64 of Falling for Learning Podcast, host T.D. Flenaugh focuses on the importance of holistic safety for teens and tweens. The discussion centers around teaching young people to advocate for themselves and oth...

More Wins, Less Stress: The Power of Collaborative Parenting with Teens | Episode 63 08.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Remember to purchase The R.E.W.R.I.T.E. Method book set !  Parents, are you feeling overwhelmed trying to keep your teens and tweens on track for learning and success? Don’t do it alone! Join your host, T.D. Flenaugh, in this episode as we explore how collaboration among parents can exponentially increase the positive impact on our children’s growth. From creating shared education...

15 Minutes to Achieving Dreams | Season 2, Episode 10 01.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail TD Flenaugh emphasizes the importance of reading 15 minutes daily with children to foster their dreams and goals. She outlines a three-step process: setting the stage for reading, ensuring consistent daily reading, and documenting progress. The environment should be free from distractions, and reading material can be varied, including comics and graphic novels. Parents should enga...

Nia's Birthday Edition: Support for Teen Mothers | Episode 61 25.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Follow Nia on Instagram and get your hair DID by the silk press queen herself!  Contact her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yesby.yaya/. TD Flenaugh celebrates her daughter Nia's 27th birthday, reflecting on her birth story and her own experiences as a 4th generation teenage parent. Nia, an eight-pound, two-ounce baby born via cesarean section at Grady Memorial Hospital in...

Recognizing and Reversing Childhood Trauma: Insights from Dr. Nicole Monteiro | Episode 60 18.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast, host TD Flenaugh welcomes the insightful Dr. Nicole Monteiro, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and author, to discuss the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on children’s development and well-being. Dr. Monteiro shares her expertise on how parents can recognize and address these challenges to...

Unlocking Your Introverted Teen's Potential: What Every Parent Should Know | Ep. 59 11.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast , we dive into understanding introverted personality types with special guest Antonia Allen, author of Unlocking the Introvert . Antonia shares her personal experiences growing up as an introvert and offers valuable advice for parents of middle and high school students. Discover how understanding your child’s personali...

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