Smart Parents Successful Students

Tess Connolly, LCSW, is a Parent and Family Coach with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She is the founder of Mindful Kids and Families and the host of The Single Parenting Reset Show Podcast, where she shares practical tools to strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and build deeper connections with tweens and teens. Tess believes the most powerful parenti...

Jaci Finneman is a parenting coach, speaker, and host of the No Problem Parenting Podcast, with over 30 years of experience helping parents turn everyday behavior struggles into manageable moments. She is the founder of No Problem Parenting™, a practical, confidence-based approach that teaches parents how to lead with clarity, prepare for challenges, and change the conversation—without power strug...

Rebecca Oertell is the founder of CoachMe2.world, a global nonprofit on a mission to ensure every teen has access to professional support during one of the most challenging and formative periods of their lives. Rebecca started CoachMe2.world after witnessing how today's teens are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, burnout, and achievement pressure—yet most families face insurmoun...

Laurie Genevish, founder of My Ideal College, is a nationally recognized career consultant who has helped hundreds of families ease the stress of planning life after high school. Through her group coaching program, she empowers students to identify their best-fit careers and plan confidently, while equipping parents with strategies to support their teens. She believes that when families work toget...

Adrienne Achille is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist and owner of a private counseling practice in Marietta. She offers individual therapy services for ages 3 and older, family therapy, and parent coaching for those experiencing emotional regulation challenges, low self-esteem, and challenges coping with neurodiversity.   On this episode of Smart Parents Successful S...

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 9 years ago, which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance, and essay writing company. Most recently, the company has added Executive Functioning Coaching as well. With Helen’s depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support and s...

Meisha Marshall is the founder of Renew Mindset Coaching, where she helps parents who grew up with divorce create more closeness, steadiness, and emotional safety in their relationships. Her work focuses on the everyday moments, miscommunications, shut-downs, and small disconnects that leave couples feeling tired and alone, even when they care deeply. Meisha offers practical, realistic tools that...

Nicole Rolon-Caro started her career in special education, working with students who were often labeled as “unmotivated,” “defiant,” or “emotional,” when in reality they were struggling with regulation, communication, and feeling misunderstood. Over time, she saw how quickly behaviors escalated when students didn’t have the tools—or language—to explain what was happening internally. That experienc...

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 9 years ago, which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance and essay writing company. Most recently, the company has added Executive Functioning Coaching as well. With Helen's depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support an...

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 9 years ago, which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance, and essay writing company. Most recently, the company has added Executive Functioning Coaching as well. With Helen's depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support a...

Tina Donovan is passionate about helping children and adults understand the power of genuine connection. Growing up in a time when children were expected to be “seen and not heard,” she experienced the lasting effects of limited emotional connection—what’s known as transgenerational trauma. Drawing on her personal experiences, counseling background, and research, Tina helps others recognize and ov...

Dr. Candace Holmes is a Transformative Wellness author, speaker, and chiropractor with nearly three decades of experience. Her passion for neurofeedback therapy was sparked by her eldest daughter’s powerful ADHD transformation—overcoming symptoms, thriving without medication, and consistently making the President’s and Dean’s Lists in college. Now a certified Neurofeedback Therapy Specialist, Dr....

Dr. Shaanta Hanagud, MD, is a family medicine physician with over 25 years of experience at Maui Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente in both Maui and Atlanta. Passionate about holistic and integrative care, she is launching her own practice, Gaia Family Medicine, to focus on treating the whole person and addressing the root causes of illness. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, y...

Andrew Goldstrom is a former business leader who built two Inc. 5000 companies before his journey shifted when his daughter faced severe anxiety and depression. Inspired to support other parents, he became certified through two national programs and now works as a parent coach. Bringing a results-driven mindset and a unique perspective as one of the few male coaches, he connects strongly with dads...

Angie Weber, the creator of The Parent Toolbox and host of the podcast Mom Essentials, is on a mission to help break generational parenting cycles. Angie helps parents build their own toolboxes with new strategies and approaches to be more proactive with their kids' health, physically, emotionally, and mentally.  On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: How parents can...

Laurie Genevish, founder of My Ideal College, is a nationally recognized career consultant who has helped hundreds of families ease the stress of planning life after high school. Through her group coaching program, she empowers students to identify their best-fit careers and plan confidently, while equipping parents with strategies to support their teens. She believes that when families work toget...

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 9 years ago which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance & essay writing company. Most recently, the company has added Executive Functioning Coaching as well.  With Helen's depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support...

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She began Dynamis Learning 9 years ago, which is a K-12 nationwide tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep, college application assistance & essay writing company. Most recently, the company has added Executive Functioning Coaching as well.  With Helen's depth of expertise, she is able to provide personalized support...

Krystal Dement is an Executive Function/ADHD Coach for Dynamis Learning.  She also holds certifications in Academic, Career, and Life Coaching. Krystal works with parents of kids with ADHD, high school students, college students, and adults. Having ADHD herself allows her to deeply understand her clients & challenges, fostering a strong rapport that can be beneficial for achieving their goals....

Krystal Dement is an Executive Function/ADHD Coach for Dynamis Learning. She also holds certifications in Academic, Career, and Life Coaching. Krystal works with parents of kids with ADHD, high school students, college students, and adults. Having ADHD herself allows her to deeply understand her clients and challenges, fostering a strong rapport that can be beneficial for achieving their goals. On...

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: The most significant challenges facing today’s teenagers How the DISC approach differs from traditional school-based methods Why this approach is effective and how to get your teen involved How it boosts confidence, enhances communication, and helps teens navigate challenges Elizabeth invites you to visit her website: www.discove...

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: How to go beyond basic scheduling to help students understand the why behind time management Strategies you can use to teach students how to adapt when things don’t go as planned How to guide students in re-prioritizing and adjusting their time management when their plans shift How you can help students when unexpected changes ca...

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Practical strategies to help your child manage impulses and stay focused at school Tips to guide your child in noticing and reflecting on their own behavior and choices Ways to support self-control and emotional regulation at home How to explain and model self-awareness in a way your child can relate to and use You can find Dynam...

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why kids struggle with emotional regulation—and how to help them manage big feelings. How working memory impacts learning and behavior, plus signs your child may be struggling. Simple ways to boost working memory at home through everyday activities. Age-appropriate strategies to support executive function from elementary through...

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Practical strategies to help children break down large or overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps. How parents can support their child in identifying and prioritizing tasks, especially when balancing multiple assignments or activities. Common roadblocks that children face with task initiation, planning, and prioritizati...