EP 37: Mastering the SAT and ACT: Strategies for Success

EP 37: Mastering the SAT and ACT: Strategies for Success

This episode features expert Emily discussing the latest in college entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT, and how students and parents can best prepare for them. Topics include test structure, strategies, timing, and the importance of foundational skills. Want to learn more about Emily and her work? Be sure to check out Private Prep, where you can find additional information about her role and expertise: https://privateprep.com/ [https://privateprep.com/]

EP 36 - Positive Sibling Relationships

In this insightful interview, Gabriele Nicolet shares expert advice on nurturing positive sibling relationships, understanding developmental differences, and managing the emotional complexities of family dynamics. Discover practical strategies for fostering resilience, empathy, and long-term harmony among children. Gabriele Nicolet, Speech Language Pathologist and expert on parenting neurodivergent kids, joins us to talk all about sibling relationships. Gabriele's Parent Coaching Practice https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/ [https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/] Gabriele's Raising Orchid's Practice https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/about-us/ [https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/about-us/] Gabriele's Complicated Kids Podcast https://complicatedkids.com/ [https://complicatedkids.com/]

EP 35 - Raising Resilient Teenagers

This interview explores the challenges faced by today's teenagers, emphasizing the impact of technology, the importance of real-world experiences, and effective parenting strategies to foster independence and emotional health. Julie Baron and Associates https://www.juliebaronandassociates.com/ [https://www.juliebaronandassociates.com/] Julie's book What Works with Teens: A Professional's Guide https://www.amazon.com/What-Works-Teens-Professionals-Authentically/dp/1626250774 [https://www.amazon.com/What-Works-Teens-Professionals-Authentically/dp/1626250774] Books we mentioned--- The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dr. Dan Siegal The Good Life by Dr. Robert Waldinger How to Talk so Kids/Teens Will Listen and Listen so Kids/Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Fight Less, Win More by Jonathan Smith and Derek Gaunt, The Black Swan Group 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by Dr. David Yeager

EP 34 - Strong Marriage, Strong Kids

In today’s fast-paced world, the dynamics of parenting and relationships have become increasingly complex. Dr. Samantha Rodman-Whiten, known as Dr. Psych Mom, shares valuable insights on how couples can foster a loving environment for their children while navigating the challenges of modern life. Samantha's professional website https://www.drsamantharodman.com/ [https://www.drsamantharodman.com/] Dr. PsychMom https://www.drpsychmom.com/about/ [https://www.drpsychmom.com/about/] The Dr. Psych Mom podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-psych-mom-show-with-clinical-psychologist/id1603301666 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-psych-mom-show-with-clinical-psychologist/id1603301666] Dr. Rodman Whiten's books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samantha-Rodman/author/B014MRIMKG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1773260036&sr=8-2&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=ac090b04-63ee-45f7-9f81-97c51a140fc6 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samantha-Rodman/author/B014MRIMKG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1773260036&sr=8-2&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=ac090b04-63ee-45f7-9f81-97c51a140fc6]

EP 33 - Parenting for intellectual and creative development

Dr. Marcou's practice in Bethesda, Maryland https://www.drrobymarcou.com/ [https://www.drrobymarcou.com/] Interesting books we discussed in today's episode: The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently and Why by Nesbitt The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got that Way by Amanda Ripley The Bilingual Edge by Dr. Alison Mackey More than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes our World by Dr. Maryellen MacDonald and of course, wonderful books to enjoy with children, including: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Bread and Jam for Frances by Russel Hoban, and the Amelia Bedelia books by Herman Parrish