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In this episode, I’m joined by executive function coach, Carrie Bonnett. Carrie is a veteran teacher and lifelong listmaker based in Bend, Oregon where she lives with her husband and two children. Carrie works with families all over the United States. Her no-shame approach and the strategies and tools that she teaches empower students to

4.5 Supporting Executive Function at Home with Carrie Bonnett

In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of vocabulary development in children and why your kids need to read more nonfiction! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through

4.4 Why Your Kids Need to Read More Nonfiction!

In this episode, I’m joined by Aly Young. Aly’s background in psychology and sociology led her to explore her passion for education and learning by teaching in various settings, from public, to private, to charter. In each school, Aly noticed that kids always struggled with the material, not because they weren’t smart or trying, but

4.3 Best Practices for Teaching Students with Dyslexia with Aly Young

This year, Banned Book Week is October 1-7. In this episode, I’m taking on a controversial topic… reading banned books with your children. Tune in for an explanation of why some books get banned and ten questions to consider before reading banned books with your kiddos. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book

4.2 10 Questions to Consider Before Reading a Banned Book with Your Child

We’re back with season 4! In this episode, I’m joined by Scotti Weintraub of Reframe Parenting. Scotti Weintraub is the mom of 2 teen boys. After supporting her own struggling children, she’s using her hard-won experience to save other parents time and heartache with her business, Reframe Parenting. She loves nothing more than helping other

4.1 Is Your Child Struggling at School? with Scotti Weintraub

It’s our season 3 finale! Wow, I can’t beleive how incredible this season has been! Tune in as we take a stroll down memory lane, get a sneak peek at what’s to come over the summer, and I’ll offer my opinion on the debate over whether kids should take the summer off or keep tutoring.

3.37 That’s a Wrap on Season 3!