Parent Them Successful

In this episode, I interview Aimee Rodriguez, a certified music and special education teacher who is studying music therapy, to discuss the ways that music therapy can help your child who struggles with learning difficulties and how it can help to promote better brain functioning, overall. Aimee shares 3 ways you can use Music Therapy with your child and they are incredibly simple to use. Learn th...

In this episode, I interview Jodi Shilling, a mom of 4, behavior specialist and life coach for moms with behavior-challenged kids, about how to best support a child who has severe behavioral difficulties. There are many early indicators that you should be aware of in order to provide the right type of help at the right time. In addition, as a parent, supporting them can be overwhelming for you, to...

In this episode, I have an important conversation about preparing teens for a fulfilling future with Teen Takeoff Coach, Donovan Dreyer, who specializes in getting highly driven students ready for the real world, so they are set up to powerfully leave the nest and thrive in life. This is important because as a parent you don’t want your child to settle in life. You want your child to maximize thei...

In this episode, I share 10 ways you can impact your child’s academic achievement simply by being engaged in their education. Parent involvement in a child's early education is consistently found to be positively associated with a child's academic performance. Yes! That’s right. Did you know that students who have parents engaged in their school lives are less likely to smoke cigarettes,...

In this episode, I interview Justin Dove, a nationally certified in school psychologist and school administrator to discuss an important topic about how to navigate your way through special education. This is important because as a parent you may need someone who knows special education to help you better navigate the system.  Also in this episode, Justin shares how to get two special education ev...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Sharig Shemmasian, one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions, helping thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. So if this is a dream for your child, but you just aren't sure where to start or how to get them there, this episode is for you! Dr. Shemmasian also shares a special tool you can use to help ref...

Hey, did you know that a healthy attachment relationship between mother and child from the day the child is born can protect a child’s health mentally and physically? It can also create healthy bonding for generations to come? Yes, it’s true! That’s why in this episode, I spend some time with you talking about the benefits of healthy attachment and how you can ensure that your child is attaching i...

You know, navigating special education can be very daunting for parents because it’s such a complex system with many complicated parts. But I want you to know that you’re not alone. That’s why today I am going to have a heart to heart conversation with another parent who works in the field of special education about what it’s like to have to navigate the system that we know well professionally, bu...

In this episode, learn more about what your child’s behavior means. Oftentimes when a child is having a tantrum or meltdown, the first question parents may ask themselves is “Why is my child behaving in this way?” Well, this episode is going to turn your thought process about the reason behind behavior totally upside down. You will find out that asking “why” the behavior is occurring may not actua...

In this episode learn more about social emotional learning and what your child's school may be doing to provide it. In this conversation with Licensed Clinical Counselor, Dr. Mary McCullough, you will discover what supports may available at the school site, but also the limitations to those resources. Find out what you need to do to ensure your child gets supported without limitations acting...

In this episode, I share with you 3 things you should be doing each summer to prevent your child from slipping down the summer slide of learning loss during long breaks. These three things are so critical to brain development and will keep their knowledge intact while they enjoy the summer rest period. What you are going to learn is what researchers have found to be the difference between higher a...

In this episode, we talk about a very sensitive, yet important, topic! Pornography. As uncomfortable as it may be, these are conversations that we need to have with our children. They need to understand the dangers of pornography, and we need to understand how to communicate with them about it. I interview, Bec Coldicutt, youth mentor and advocate about how to start the conversation with your chil...

In this episode, you will learn how to support your child when they experience big emotions and what that means. I interview Rachel Bailey, a Parenting Specialist and Clinical Psychologist, who shares effective techniques to help you stay calm in the midst of an unexpected outburst where you will learn how to respond when your child's big emotions kick in. Also, find out what strategies you c...

In this episode, we dig deep into why a child may be exhibiting aggressive behaviors. Depending on their age and what the aggression looks like, you need to understand why the aggression may be happening. Also, it’s important to know what to do if you are witnessing specific warning signs. Knowing the warning signs can help you take the right next steps in getting your child help. Also, learn what...

In this episode, I interview a technology company recruiter and talent acquisition partner in order to have a real conversation about the future of STEM for girls and children of color. If you haven’t heard about STEM, it basically is any field that has a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math.  You may be wondering…why just focusing on girls and children of color. Well...

Have you noticed more conversations on the topic of the benefits of yoga in schools? Or why yoga may be the answer to helping children manage ADHD? If not, no worries because that is what this episode will cover.  Listen as I interview, James Woods widely known as “Dat Yoga Dude”, here to help us understand how and why yoga may be the answer to helping children with dysregulation find ways to calm...

In this episode, I interview Special Education Attorney, Lindsay Appell, about your rights and your child’s rights when it comes to school discipline. This is a very important topic because parents need to be proactive in educating themselves about what is appropriate handling of a situation and what is not. Most importantly,  you need to know how to handle a discipline situation when it arises. ...

In this episode, we are going to hear a heartfelt story of love and loss - a story of butterflies and second chances. Our special guest is going to share her "why" behind the advocacy work that she does with families who have children with special needs.  This conversation is important because if you are a parent of a child who has experienced an atypical birth or who has severe special...

Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence In this episode, I share 3 key findings explaining why focusing on confidence is critical in preparing your child for a positive school experience.  First, understand that self-esteem is literally how favorably a person regards him or herself. High self-esteem can mean confident and secure–but it can also mean conceited, arrogant, narcissistic, and egotistical. Beli...

Being a good self-advocate has big benefits for children and adults, especially for those who  think and learn differently. Individuals who know how to self-advocate are more likely to do well in school, work, and life. They often feel confident in what they're learning and doing, and feel a sense of empowerment to better decisions about life, which creates independence. The skill of self-adv...

Being a good self-advocate has big benefits for children and adults, especially for those who  think and learn differently. Individuals who know how to self-advocate are more likely to do well in school, work, and life. They often feel confident in what they're learning and doing, and feel a sense of empowerment to better decisions about life, which creates independence. The skill of self-adv...

Did you know that teaching your child to take responsibility for their success is crucial in your parenting? There are many reasons why taking action early on is fruitful in raising them to grow up to become very responsible adults. There are habits that many parents may find themselves falling short of instilling that ultimately causes a child to not have the responsibility skills it takes to thr...

School board member, Mayra Ceballos, shares her heartfelt journey of how she navigated the school system in order to help her son get the support he needed, but also how she found a path to helping others who faced similar challenges. Her story is one of triumph and resilience but with a surprise twist. Advocating for your struggling child can be a difficult feat, but with the right resources and...

School board member, Mayra Ceballos, shares her heartfelt journey of how she navigated the school system in order to help her son get the support he needed, but also how she found a path to helping others who faced similar challenges. Her story is one of triumph and resilience but with a surprise twist. Advocating for your struggling child can be a difficult feat, but with the right resources and...

In this episode, we will be having a very important discussion about school-based interventions. Many times, parents are unaware of what supports are available if their child is struggling. Sometimes it may be difficult for you to know where to start or even what to expect, so that’s why I interviewed one of the experts in this area to help better support you in building your knowledge base.  Abou...