Unlocking School Success
Podcast Episodes

Executive functioning isn't just about staying organized—it's the foundation for planning, problem-solving, managing emotions, and getting things done. Learn the common mistakes parents make and the simple shifts that help kids build these essential life skills.

What happens when your child melts down, pushes back, or reacts in a way that seems completely out of proportion to what's going on? In this episode, I sit down with parent coach Allyn Miller to talk about what regulation really means—and why it's not the same thing as staying calm. We explore how our own reactions affect our kids, how to approach school conversations without getting pulled into power struggles, and why curiosity, repair, and collaboration matter so much when things get hard.

If the school year has your kid feeling like they’re “always behind,” camp can be the rare place where they get to be brave, messy, and successful—all before breakfast.

In this episode, I sit down with former middle school special ed teacher and current Camp Nor’Wester director Chris Gibbons to talk about why camp can be a game-changer for kids who struggle in traditional classrooms.

If parenting has ever made you think, “Wait… why didn’t anyone warn me it would be THIS hard?”, you’re in good company.

In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach Wendy Snyder to talk about her new book, Fresh Start Your Family, and what happens when “be stricter” advice totally backfires—especially with strong-willed kids.