Smart Parents Successful Students

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning is

• Ways that emotional intelligence is taught in many schools

• How parents and teachers can effectively partner together to reinforce emotional intelligence learning at home and school

• One simple tip that parents can use to start conversations about emotions with their kids

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The current state of children's emotional and behavioral health in the US and parts of the EU and the UK

• How our everyday food choices and mealtime behaviors affect our children and how they learn from those choices

• Snack choices that are health promoting, brain sharpening, and easy to make

• Meal ideas that help our children learn and grow

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Holistic approaches to managing ADHD

• How nutrition correlates with ADHD and what parents can do about it

• Tips for mitigating the meltdowns

• Why sleeping is so hard for kids with ADHD and advice on how parents can help them

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How Alicia’s experience in the public school system and homeschooling her own children has influenced her approach in garden coaching & education

• Tips for parents who might be interested in starting their home garden but feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to start

• Why Alicia believes gardening can contribute to a child's success in K-12 education & beyond

• Suggestions for starting a garden, including information on the temperatures suitable for starting specific seeds

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How Discovery Tales can help children be successful

• Tina explain how Connection works and what it means to her

• Several ways to help parents find out if their child feels connected to them

• Suggestions that help children with anger management

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: 

• How to advocate for tutoring for your kids as a stepparent 

• Useful tips on how to get professional tutoring support

• Advice on being a stepparent who wants the best for her kids but the parents aren't on board

• How to navigate being on the outside as a stepparent and wanting to help your kids succeed 

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The number one thing that you should do when BIG emotions happen with your children

• Tools to help kids manage their emotions better

• What to do if BIG emotions get the best of you and your child
• Ways to use a more holistic approach for handling emotions

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Why cursive writing is still needed today
• The importance of cursive writing with or without a computer
• How Patricia can help your child be a better reader, even though we have AI now
• Ways to help your child become passionate about learning

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Examples from real life that show how kids develop various skills and interests

• Parenting strategies that use humor to relate to kids
• The importance of behavior and attitudes in kids
• Ideas that help kids feel safe and confident

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Parenting skills that would help all parents to have more success raising their kids

• Ways parents of teens can start to fix their relationship

• Specific parenting skills that can help kids be more successful in school

• How to rebuild connections with your kids

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:  

• How bullet journaling helps kids who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety  

• Ways that bullet journaling increases mindfulness and improves organization  

• The benefits of studying literature and how it develops qualities like empathy  

• If bullet journaling is effective for those with ADHD  

• Bullet journaling strategies for students of all ages 

  
  

Welcome to our 100th Anniversary Episode of Smart Parents Successful Students!  We are so excited that we have hit this great milestone!  We have been blessed to meet many great experts and have shared their knowledge with you over the last 3 years!  We have appreciated your support all along and look forward to sharing many more episodes for years to come.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

Our owner, Helen Panos, discusses the top 5 episodes of the podcast which you can find below:   

Compass Family Chiropractic has been serving families in the Dunwoody area for 9 years! They specialize in prenatal and pediatric Chiropractic care, which both doctors- Dr. Anne-Marie DiNardo and Dr. Jen Wozniak have done extensive postgraduate work. Dr. Jen has 2 boys, ages 9 and 6, so she is passionate about making sure parents have all the knowledge they need to navigate their kids' health and well-being in a world that often pushes so many medications onto kids.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The main reasons people bring their kids to see a pediatric chiropractor
• The #1 issue chiropractors see in most kids
• The approach a neurologically focused chiropractor takes when treating kids
• Different types of nerves that can affect the body 

Dr. Christiane Schroeter is the host of the top 2.5% global ranked podcast show Happy Healthy Hustle. She is a Health & Happiness Coach who helps people lead healthier and happier lives by guiding them toward balanced lifestyles, teaching them self-care strategies, and motivating them to break free from the chaos of everyday life. Christiane shares her expertise as a professor in California, teaching Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Food Marketing. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her husband and two daughters, taking leisurely walks at the beach, exploring local farmer’s markets to savor seasonal produce, and having a blast with her book club ladies! 

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: 

• How parents can foster a positive and balanced approach to wellness for their children, especially in a world filled with various diet trends and body image pressures 
• The strategies parents use to help their children build resilience and manage stress, particularly in today's fast-paced, high-pressure academic environment 
• How to tune in with your body and food 
• How people turn failure into growth 

• The holistic approach to helping children with their academic success.

You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com. 

Jill Dilbeck is a former Disney cast member and frequent traveler. She was asked on numerous occasions for help planning trips. She was connected to an agency and vacation planning turned into a side gig.  As a teacher, this was something Jill did for some supplemental income. Now, after 5+ years, it's grown and expanded, and she even has her own podcast! 

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: 

• How traveling can benefit your child’s academic success
• How exposing your child to other cultures is important
• The skills that kids learn while on vacation such as team building etc.
• The true benefit of kids going on vacation & what is learned

You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com. 

A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school and smartphone, and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, schools, and organizations to bring her tech-intentional approach to parenting and screen time to as many people as possible. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution:  A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" will be released in January 2024.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What parental controls are recommended for kids’ technology use
• How parents can encourage responsible technology use for kids
• The importance of implementing an “away for the day policy” at school
• Ways that technology interferes with kids’ learning
• What age kids should have a cell phone

Richard Woods is a tutor for Dynamis Learning.  He has been with the company for over a year, tutoring many of the high-level math and science courses.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The significance of dual enrollment and how it can accelerate a teen's degree plan
• How math and physics strategies give kids an advantage as they progress in school
• Why strategy and planning are crucial for developing critical thinking skills
• Ways that planning helps kids solve math and physics problems more efficiently  
• The benefits of working with a tutor to enhance a child’s math skills

Ursula Lentine is the owner of Healing with Ursula where she has facilitated over 5,500 individual healing sessions and worked with thousands of people in groups since 2010.  She works individually with clients to reveal and remove internally embedded beliefs and physical conditions. These symptoms are predispositions from inherited legacy burdens or activated by traumas and life circumstances.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How parents can help kids identify and develop their own identity 
• Keys for families to connect and resolve conflict
• What happens when kids absorb the emotions of their parents
• Ways to support the calibrating of kids' wellbeing
• Strategies to help children when they’re dysregulated

Casey Howard is the founder of Flourish for Moms where she guides stressed-out moms along their self-care journey to create their best life by implementing a daily routine of self-care.  Casey teaches women to remember to put themselves first so that they will flourish. 

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How journaling plays a significant role in self-care
• Some ways that moms can de-stress     
• Why self-care is so important for moms       
• Strategies for implementing journaling to organize the day
• Ways that moms can practice self-care in their daily lives

Eileen Joy is a divorced single mom who went from rock bottom, bankrupt, and broke to having a fully funded emergency fund, paying off her car three years early, and being debt-free and on track to retire early!  She specializes in working one-on-one with independent moms who have no idea where to start.  Eileen Joy creates a safe and comfortable environment for those moms to talk about one of the most avoided subjects, money.  

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How parents can empower kids with their money
• Ways to teach kids how to manage money and make good financial decisions
• What age kids should learn how to manage money
• Strategies that will foster a healthy relationship with money in kids  
• Keys for parents to develop positive spending habits in kids

Master Astrologer and Life Coach Dave Haskins runs a global coaching business where he helps people understand themselves so that they can be the best version of themselves in this world. He specializes in helping others connect better in their relationships, especially parents and their children. Dave uses astrology as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How parents can honor their kids’ individualism using an astrological blueprint
• Keys to focusing on a child’s gift that will help them reach their potential 
• The importance of meeting a child’s emotional needs so they can be successful
• Why kids must be in alignment with their authentic selves to thrive
• Strategies to reduce friction in a child’s life and support their growth

Dr. Sarah Rubinson Levy has been involved in education since 2001, teaching, consulting, and writing in the areas of supplemental, day school, adult, and experiential education. She has always believed that students deserve the best possible education—an experience that is both effective and fun! Sarah believes that education is long overdue for a total transformation so that students are best equipped to succeed in the future, and she is excited to be a part of that movement.  Sarah has an undergraduate degree in business and sociology, a Master of Jewish Education degree from Hebrew College, and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What questions parents should ask about AI being used at their kids’ schools
• Can AI support critical thinking skills
• Should parents block ChatGPT and similar technology
• Does AI produce biased results and misinformation
• Ways that parents can support their kids’ AI technology usage
• Is using AI for school assignments considered plagiarism

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

·How to help kids who have experienced learning gaps

·Strategies to help students who struggle with reading

·The types of issues kids face during the transition years

·Ways to help kids gain confidence in their reading skills

·Tips for engaging a child’s interests, so it increases learning

Julie Anderson is an in-demand international public speaker, bestselling author, and Certified Brain Health Coach with over 27 years of experience in brain science. She provides solution-based training on business, programs for entrepreneurial success, and brain-based consulting for parents. Julie’s passion is helping individuals to improve relationships through a better understanding of human nature and the neuroscience of personalities.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What parents need to know to ensure optimal learning for their child
• Ways to build confidence in kids by understanding the way their brain works
• Tips for relating to kids that will help them in times of crisis
• Strategies for parents to facilitate their kids’ learning style
• How to determine a child’s brain personality

 

Dr. Kimberly N. Works, MD, FAAP, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and Certified Lactation Counselor who brings high-quality and personalized pediatric care to “little ones” and adolescents. Four years after her residency, she decided to open Pediatric Works because she was frustrated with the impersonal corporate approach to health care that caused feelings of uncertainty in its future. Dr. Works decided it was time to go back to practicing medicine the way it used to be, with a focus on the personal relationship between the patient and the doctor.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What questions parents should ask a potential pediatrician for their child
• Why building a personal relationship with your child’s pediatrician is key
• Which shared values parents should look for when seeking a pediatrician
• When is the best time to interview a potential pediatrician
• How the concierge approach to medicine differs from traditional primary care

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What are some of the most common issues kids face when learning to read 
• Strategies for improving reading comprehension 
• Ways to encourage kids to read more often
• How to help kids become more proficient readers
• Tips for increasing a child’s vocabulary through reading

Vismaya Rubin is a mental health advocate, founder of Living in GRATITUDE Today, and the #1 GRATITUDE Gangsta!  Vismaya shows people how to manage emotions, challenge negative thought patterns, and improve relationships by Living in GRATITUDE Today. Vismaya’s approach to practicing gratitude is original, edgy, direct, and energizing.  For twenty years, she taught inner-city high schoolers how to tap into their inner GRATITUDE GANSTA and appreciate life, regardless of their circumstances. Now, Vismaya shares these tools with overwhelmed and overworked people who are ready to reclaim their happiness.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Ways to help kids find gratitude in the middle of crisis
• Why it’s important for families to practice gratitude
• Tips for raising kids with gratitude and kindness  
• Strategies to develop a habit of gratitude in kids
• How having gratitude leads to success

Irina Shehovsov is a single parent, entrepreneur, and author who’s on a mission to help women feel empowered, healthy and to have a renowned sense for life that uplifts them to go after their dreams. Irina believes that we are multidimensional beings; therefore, she combines four states of being in her approach:  physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. She supports single parents in becoming better versions of themselves by sharing powerful stories on her podcast “Single Parent Success Stories.”

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Strategies to help kids when they’re feeling overwhelmed
• The importance of exercise, breath work, and nutrition in supporting kids’ mental health
• Ways to incorporate the 80 percent principle into kids’ schedule
• Tips to help kids express themselves and focus on their tasks
• Keys for preparing a child before starting their daily schedule
• How to communicate with kids and build their trust

Clarissa Constantine is part of Parent T(w)een Connection, a community of parents with kids between the ages of 10 & 20 and the professionals who support them.  The community is a place where they talk about anything and everything and give parents knowledge and support for having “hard” conversations with their kids.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What role support groups play in helping kids reach their potential
• Ways to help kids turn on their curiosity and overcome judging others
• The importance of parents modeling self-awareness to their kids
• How parents can use kids’ struggles to see the value and learn lessons 
• The keys to owning one’s life story
• Strategies to help kids with learning disabilities be successful

Christina Rosenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Kid Millionaire where the company provides the real support needed to engage kids and reveal the unlimited opportunity they possess when they leverage the talents that lie within to completely transform their trajectory in their life.  Within every kid lies an untapped capacity for greatness waiting to be engaged.  Kid Millionaire was expressly designed to help kids activate their dormant abilities, resulting in better grades, better behavior, and greater success across the board by showing them how to step into the high-performer version of themselves that they're meant to be.  No longer are kids told about some abstract potential.  Working with Kid Millionaire, they now possess unequivocal evidence of their ability in the form of a real cash-flowing, profitable business of their own creation...and this is just the beginning of their journey.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The key to safeguarding kids’ financial success
• How to help kids be the “whole package”
• Why kids need book smarts and street smarts to be successful 
• What is the greatest asset that kids have on their side  
• Ways to help kids build habits that will bring them financial success
• Strategies that support kids’ growth     

Ebony Ragoo is a Dynamis Learning tutor with over six years of experience in education.  She is certified in special education, and she has a reading endorsement.  Ebony has worked for multiple school systems, and she understands children's academic needs.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The role communication and building trust play in helping kids learn
• How including kids in the planning process and catering to their interests increases learning
• Strategies to build confidence in kids that lead to achievement
• Keys to creating a safe space for kids to enhance learning
• The importance of celebrating wins for kids 
• Ways parents can show vulnerability and compassion to support kids

Claire Dees is the executive director and co-founder of Spectrum Autism Support Group in Gwinnett County, Georgia, which was started in 1998 by two moms and over 100 people who attended the first meeting.  In addition to being a support group, Spectrum provides camps, respite, social skills groups, family events, community education, and training to over 1800 individuals with autism of all ages and abilities and their families. Spectrum just purchased a building in downtown Duluth, Georgia which will become the home of the Spectrum Autism Support Center whereby it will continue to fill in the gaps in support and services with existing and new programs.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Why it’s important for kids with Autism to have good social skills
• The lifelong learning issue for people with Autism
• Strategies to empower kids to advocate for themselves
• The advantages of participating in the arts for developing communication skills
• Telling a child if he/she has been diagnosed with Autism

Thea Litsios is a career coach who assists teens through 20-somethings to discover a college major or career that is most aligned with their natural strengths and interests by utilizing a set of unique assessments and coaching techniques.  It is more important than ever to help young people start off on the right foot with a sense of confidence in their own abilities and choices. Thea can assist your young person or young adult to do just that.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The types of career assessments available and how they predict future success
• The importance of college students learning to pivot before graduation
• How a career coach can best help students in their twenties
• The key to exploring a child’s strengths to prepare for college and career
• Why understanding conation is key to career success

Nancy Grabe is the founder of Foundational Family, an online Parent Coaching program. She is a clinical social worker, speaker, and parenting coach who helps parents understand their children's challenges so they can help them live fulfilling lives.  Nancy is a wealth of information, encouragement, and entertaining tales, thanks to her 35 years of experience as a therapist and her own first-hand understanding as a parent. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• If IQ is the main determinant of a child’s academic success   

• What does it mean when a child is considered twice exceptional

• Ways in which managing a disability is a superpower  
• Does trauma trigger learning difficulties
• Strategies for parents to support kids and help them succeed

• When a disability may be mistaken for laziness or lack of motivation  

Carmelita “Cat” Tiu is the podcast host of “Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them.”  Cat is a life strategist and mindset coach for high-achieving moms. Through her podcast coaching, she helps moms define what makes them authentically and holistically happy so they can show up for themselves and their families, especially their daughters, the way they want to.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How parents can create a safe space of warmth and safety for kids
• The importance of parents being positive role models for children
• Keys to avoid blind spots when parenting children
• How to incorporate soliciting feedback from your kids into your life
• Why parents should practice self-care and boundaries to benefit their children

Charlotte Seefeldt is a HALO (Home And Life Organizing) coach who helps others discover what is not serving them and their family's world.  She works with families to help them understand how each member processes their thoughts, and she teaches them how to communicate more effectively to create a thriving environment.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The importance of learning how your child’s brain functions
• How to recognize signs of neurodiversity in a child
• Strategies to address the challenges that neurodivergence brings
• The types of advocacy support measures in schools for students who are neurodivergent
• Ways to utilize a professional advocate to positively impact kids
• Tips on how parents can advocate for a child who is neurodivergent

Tyler Dorsey is an ADHD life coach and the owner of Focus Forward where she helps people of all ages with ADHD develop a personal game plan to take control of their lives and thrive.  Tyler was diagnosed with ADHD in 5th grade but didn’t learn how to manage it until she was almost 20 years old.  After much research, talking to experts, and trial and error, Tyler created a system that cuts through the noise and helps those with ADHD achieve success.  

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The most important thing parents can do to help kids with ADHD
• Ways to build confidence in kids with ADHD
• How diet affects kids with ADHD
• Strategies to help kids with ADHD navigate their daily lives
• The role medication plays in an ADHD diagnosis
• Keys for supporting kids with ADHD at home and school

Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Helen assists parents in accessing the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help their children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How to know if an online course is a good fit for your child
• Ways in which outside online classes differ from in-person courses
• What questions to ask when deciding on an outside online program
• The skills students need to excel in online classes
• Which factors contribute to a student’s success in an online course
• Strategies to help students navigate online learning programs

Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in Math, Language Arts, and Writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth to help them be successful and confident in their schoolwork.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• What parents can do to ensure children are equipped for test day
• Tips for approaching test questions with confidence
• Ways students can study effectively for tests
• The importance of a nutritious breakfast and a good night’s sleep
• Strategies for eliminating wrong answers and improving the chances of getting a good grade
• Ways a student can navigate tests to make the most of their time

Veteran educator Erica Peddi has taught in Cobb County and currently teaches in Fulton County, Georgia. Specializing in chemistry, Erica has taught many of the science courses offered by most districts.  She is currently working on her Ph.D. in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction at Mercer University.  Erica has also tutored for the last ten years, and she strives to help all children reach their highest potential in their coursework.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Why it’s important that students learn to apply critical-thinking skills
• Strategies to help kids advocate for themselves at school
• Ways for parents to model executive functioning skills for their child
• Keys for helping students know how to apply what they’ve learned
• How kids can use self-talk and self-checking to be successful in school
• What role parents can play in helping kids improve their grades

Lakshmi Jayanthi is the founder of the mobile app Pickup Sports for Families which is bringing back neighborhood sports for kids.  As a mom of two young kids, Lakshmi was tired and frustrated with the overwhelming schedules and professionalization of youth sports.  With the Pickup Sports for Families app, users can find and create neighborhood sports play groups.  Each week users receive videos and instructions for what the kids should play to try that sport or just let them play for fun!  Users make their own schedules and choose where they want to meet.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How kids can balance sports and activities with school
• Why letting kids explore different kinds of sports activities is key
• The types of alternatives to organized sports
• What parents can do to encourage their kids to get involved in sports
• The most important aspect of raising athletes
• If kids should follow their talent or their interests when choosing a sport

Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in Math, Language Arts, and Writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth to help them be successful and confident in their schoolwork.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• The essential daily habit kids need to be successful
• Ways for children to effectively organize their time
• Strategies to help kids meet their time management goals
• Pitfalls to avoid when teaching kids how to manage their daily schedule
• Tips for parents to help children be successful in school
• How to structure a child’s schedule to maximize their time

Join us for a FREE webinar on goal setting, habits, task management and more.  Open to parents/kids of 6th - 12th grades.  Register by clicking here:

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Lynn McLaughlin is an award-winning and best-selling author and the host of the inspirational podcast “Taking the Helm” where she interviews guests who have overcome crises in their personal or professional lives. An active Rotarian dedicated to community causes and a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex, Lynn works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Lynn has served on three school boards as a superintendent of education, principal, vice-principal, teacher, and educational consultant, and she currently teaches future educational assistants at her local college.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Why a growing number of children globally are struggling with mental health
• Strategies for parents to foster empathy in kids
• How to build emotional intelligence in kids
• What parents can do to empower kids to be more confident
• Tips to help kids overcome anxiety and worry
• Ways parents can model coping skills for their kids

Website references from this episode:

This is the link to the document Lynn uses for conflict resolution:

Veteran educator Erica Peddi has taught in Cobb County and currently teaches in Fulton County, Georgia.  Specializing in chemistry, Erica has taught many of the science courses offered by most districts.  She is currently working on her Ph.D. in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction at Mercer University.  Erica has also tutored for the last ten years, and she strives to help all children reach their highest potential in their coursework.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• At what age kids should begin to plan for post-secondary success
• The types of career interest diagnostic tools available to students
• What are the benefits of taking electives in middle school
• Tips for tweaking a child’s class schedule to create the best outcome
• Ways that parents can help kids advocate for themselves without helicoptering
• How to successfully incorporate rigor into a child’s schedule

Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor and assistant who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in Math, Language Arts, and Writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth that are needed to help them be successful and confident in their schoolwork.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• How parents can set boundaries to improve students’ study habits
• What types of processes and methods support a child’s learning
• The difference between studying and doing homework
• Strategies that increase retention of what is being taught in the classroom
• Why having a consistent study schedule is key
• Tips for establishing expectations so that students are poised for success

Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Helen assists parents in accessing the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help their children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.

On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:

• Some resources available to parents that can help your children with their academics
• A team approach that connects you as the parent to the school in a valuable way
• The importance of assessments whether they are standardized or classroom tests
• The process a child can go through in terms of support at your school
• Details about RTI, 504 and the IEP process.
• Differences between 504 and IEP plans.

Blogs to reference for more detailed information: