Parent Them Successful

In this episode, Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach, Karen McMahon and I talk about how you can support your child emotionally and educationally if you are separated or divorced from your spouse. We understand how hard these types of transitions can be on a family, and so that’s why we want to give you some tools to add to your toolbelt. These are tools that you can pull from at any given mo...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the long term benefits of tapping into your child’s true passion. Research has shown that it helps to improve your child's confidence and by focusing on a child’s deep rooted interests and abilities, it leads to an overall more fulfilled and happier life. If your child seems to get frustrated with school or if they resist doing certain extra-curricula...

In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite topics…college preparation and admissions. Yes! The reason this is so exciting for me to discuss is because I enjoy seeing our youth really step into the plan for how they envision their future lives. For some children, they are the first in their families to go to college. For others, they may be following a family tradition of some sort, but neverth...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how you can support the social and emotional well being of a child with a chronic illness. Now even if your child doesn’t have a chronic illness, the strategies that our special guest will share can work for all children.  Dr. Kate Lund has a personal story that will inspire you and give you tremendous hope if your child has a chronic illness. She will be...

How many times have you or your child been stressed out over grades? Maybe you have a child who is a perfectionist and they just break down if they get a B. Or maybe your child has a history of struggling in school. Maybe they just give up trying after they see that first D or F. It could be that your child is somewhere in the middle, floating along that C range where the both of you know that the...

You may hear a lot about the topic of mindset and how it influences our choices. Oftentimes discussions about mindset are centered around the personal and professional growth of adults, but what about children? How can mindset work help our children become more confident, encourage healthy risk taking, and help them to earn better grades in school? In this episode, I share 5 key highlights from th...

In this episode, I interview Clinical Psychologist, J. J. Kelly, to have an important dialogue about kids’ relationship with social media and how parents really need to approach it. Do you often feel like social media is such a distraction or that you aren’t monitoring their activity enough? Well, don’t worry. You are not alone, and there is hope in how you can effectively deal with your family’s...

In this episode, I share with you 5 things you should do to raise grateful kids. In a day and age where we often encounter children who may be act in a way that sends the message that the world owes them something or where children are never satisfied with what they do have, it is even more important to teach our children the importance of gratitude. Even if you find your own child isn’t appreciat...

The purpose of this episode is to heighten your awareness about a very sensitive topic - one we really need to be more open to discussing. And it is suicide. I understand that you may feel uncomfortable talking about it, especially with your child, but there are ways to open up the dialogue and even build your relationship to the point where your child sees you as a safe adult to talk to about the...

If you have a child with moderate to severe special need who struggles with maintaining a healthy diet - maybe they are picky eaters or are simply addicted to junk food, then this is the episode for you. There are ways to get those nutrients into their bodies that are going to feed their brain health, as well.  In this episode, I interview a guest who has been that parent, who has been in your sho...

In this episode, I share with you 3 things you should consider if you have gone through the entire special education evaluation process only to hear “your child does not meet eligibility criteria for special education” also known as Does Not Qualify or DNQ. This can be frustrating and disheartening. So find out what to consider as you ponder the question, “what next?” Resources Mentioned in This E...

In this episode, I interview pediatrician, Dr. Nicole Pope about developmental milestones that your child should be meeting. This is SUPER important as your child is developing, especially in the first 5 years. The first 5 years is such a critical stage in their life where early intervention is so crucial if some part of their development is not progressing the way it should. But did you know that...

In this episode, we discuss the challenges and struggles surrounding caring for a child who was born prematurely. This episode is to inspire encouragement and hope that your child can still have a chance as being successful in life. Our special guest  shares her personal journey raising a daughter who began life with developmental delays due to being born prematurely.  About This Episode's Sp...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Pedro Olvera, Licensed Educational Psychologist, about special education assessments that can take place outside of the school system. There are 5 key things parents need to know about what they are and how they can help to determine eligibility or serve to diagnose your child’s problem. Guess what! You are in for a treat because Dr. Olvera is going to be sharing e...

In this episode, we discuss how you can have a tension-free relationship with your tween or teen daughter. If you have either worked with this age group or have sons and daughters of your own, then you understand that girls and boys express their emotions very differently and so it’s good to be equipped to respond those emotions, effectively, so that you are building up the relationship even durin...

In this episode, I talk with Tracy Bingaman, a coach for busy moms about the journey of stepparenting. Just like other parent-child relationships, it can be filled with a trip on the emotional roller coaster plus some. There are dynamics that exist that are not typically experienced in families that do not have step-relatives. But guess what! Today, we get to talk about it and how we can still sup...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Jones about money! Yes money, but in the form of scholarships! Imagine your child with enough scholarship money to fund not only their college dreams, but also materials and resources that will help them live comfortably while in school. Access to scholarships can do more than just alleviate the financial burden on the family, but they can also provide a se...

In this episode, I have a candid discussion with a fellow school psychologist on what parents should know when partnering with their child's school. We openly share some of the barriers that schools face in educating children and how parents can circumvent any funding-based obstacles in order to ensure their child still gets a quality education and other community-based supports and mental he...

In this episode, I share 5 ways you can help your struggling reader enjoy reading. Eighty percent of children in special education also have reading problems, and 85% of those have Dyslexia. Children with untreated dyslexia or reading problems are more likely than their non-dyslexic peers to dropout of high school and become unemployed, underemployed, or incarcerated. This is why early interventio...

In this episode, I discuss  if and when you should consider getting your child tested for special education. I guide you on how to go about doing so if you do decide you want them tested.  If your child is missing developmental milestone markers or if you are constantly being told that your child is behind, then getting them assessed may be something to consider. I will share the steps to go about...

In this episode, I speak with Aimee Buckley, Co-Founder of Study Help, Inc. about targeted interventions that help kids recover from getting behind. If your child has reading problems or struggles to hold on to math concepts, look, they don’t have to stay in that position. The earlier the intervention, the better! That’s why this conversation with Aimee is so critical because it will be able to gi...

What are your child's gifts, strengths, and talents? Is there an interest in entrepreneurship, but as a parent, you are unsure of how to support your child's ambition? Well, good news! Karen Brown, Creator of the FEM500Co Movement, and women's and girls' entrepreneur coach is going to set you up on the right path so that your child has every opportunity to follow their dreams a...

Do you need more support and tips in how to help your toddler or young school-aged child self-regulate and manage their big emotions? Do you need tips in how to help them label their feelings so that they can better communicate and cope with their emotions? Dr. Shey Cunha, Licensed School Psychologist and owner of Star Psychology, LLC shares important tips that any parent can use in order to use i...

Did you know that according to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 1 out of every 5 (20.2%) students report being bullied? And 41% of students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again. Parents, we have a problem! And in this episode, I share ways you can help your child become mentally tough against bullying. Find out what my top 10...

Did you know that separation anxiety affects approximately 4%-5% of children in the U.S. ages 7 to 11 years? It is less common in teenagers, affecting about 1.3% of American teens. It affects boys and girls equally.  Now I know that seems like a small percentage, but when it affects your child or a child you know, these resources will come in handy. In this episode, I am going to be sharing what y...