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Smart Parents Successful Students
by Helen Panos
I believe in the importance of helping children reach their potential so they will become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Hear from experts who can help give parents access to the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help their children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.
Episodes
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Creating a Family Culture That Helps Kids Thrive
Adriane Thompson is a certified parent coach, communication and social-emotional learning play coach, and founder of Raising Kids With Purpose. With a background in education, Adriane helps families with neurodivergent and highly emotional kids create calmer, more connected homes through her...
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Damage Control: Why ADHD Self-Advocacy Matters
Krystal 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…
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The Mindset Shift Every Parent Needs
Alexa Walker is a maternal mental health therapist and speaker who helps people break survival mode cycles using curiosity and compassion. Grounded in trauma and nervous system education, her work helps parents understand not just what's happening with their children, but what's happening within...
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Raising Confident, Supported Children
Antoinette Elliott is the founder of All Our Children Elite Childcare Academy, a nature-based childcare program serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Her passion for working with children grew through years of tutoring, volunteering, substitute teaching, and caring for family and friends....
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Protecting Kids Through Prevention
Celia Talbot became involved with Revved Up Kids many years ago. It is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting children and teens from sexual abuse through prevention programs focused on personal safety, both in person and online. She strongly believes every child deserves the knowledge and skills to...
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Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades
Dr. Linda Silbert, PhD, is an award-winning author, educator, and counselor who has helped thousands of students achieve greater academic, emotional, and social success. Along with her husband, Alvin Silbert, EdD, she co-authored the award-winning book Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids and its...
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Confident & Motivated Test-Takers
Anastasios has an academic background in linguistics, philosophy, and classical studies, with a passion for tutoring students of all levels in math, Spanish, language arts, and standardized test-taking strategies. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Ways to turn...
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SAT/ACT Prep Without the Family Stress
Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She founded Dynamis Learning 10 years ago, offering nationwide K–12 tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, college application support, executive function coaching, and essay writing. Helen leads a team of up to 25...
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Navigating the New Realities of College Admissions
Charlotte Hughes is a college admissions and test prep coach with Dynamis Learning. With over two and a half years of tutoring experience and top scores of 36 on the ACT and 1520 on the SAT, she guides students toward test success and compelling essay writing. Drawing on her background as a...
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Creating a Support System That Sticks
With over 25 years of experience, Katina Thompson is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. She has an extensive background in early childhood special education and collaborative education, specializing in autism, behavioral disorders, ADHD, Deafblind education, AAC, and...
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Getting the Ball Rolling: Helping Students Take Action
With over 25 years of experience, Katina Thompson is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. She has an extensive background in early childhood special education and collaborative education, specializing in autism, behavioral disorders, ADHD, Deafblind education, AAC, and...
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Managing Screen Time Without Conflict
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…
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What Kids Need When School Gets Hard or Behavior Isn’t the Problem
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...
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How Listening with Curiosity Helps Your Teen Discover Their Direction
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...
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When Your Teen Has No Idea What's Next
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…
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Big Feelings, Kind Connections: Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions
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...
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Midyear School Check: Is Your Child on Track?
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…
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How Parents' Conflict Impacts Kids
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...
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When It's Not Laziness: Understanding Behavior & Regulation
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...
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Key Drivers of Student Motivation
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…
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Goal Setting for the Classroom and Beyond
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…
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Tools Parents Can Use to Determine How a Child Is Doing Emotionally
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.…
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Help Your Child’s Brain Learn Better
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...
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Natural Health for Children: Empowering Parents
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...
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Parenting with a Purpose: How to Truly Succeed as a Parent
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...
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The Conversation Your Family Didn’t Know They Needed
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…
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Your Teen's Next Chapter
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…
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The Road to College (Starts Earlier Than You Think)
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...
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The Secret to Stress-Free School Success
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...
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Parenting with Resilience to Guide Academic Growth
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...
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The Personality Secret to Productive Executive Function
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...
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Helping Teens Grow Confidence and Find Success
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...
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Helping Your Child Manage Time and Adapt to Change
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...
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Teaching Self Control at Home and in the Classroom
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…
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Guiding Your Child’s Growth: Building Emotional and Cognitive Skills Daily
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...
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Helping Your Child Get Started: Strategies for Task Initiation, Planning & Prioritization
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…
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K-8 Test Scores Decoded: How Parents Can Use Them to Support Learning
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: ● How to understand test scores beyond a single number ● How to interpret and use test scores effectively ● Ways to support your child’s learning with test data ● Tips for managing test anxiety and stress You can find Dynamis...
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Helping Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety: Strategies for Parents
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What the common signs are of test anxiety How students can effectively prepare for tests using structured study plans and practice techniques Stress management strategies that can help reduce test anxiety before and during exams...
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SAT/ACT: Key Differences & Best Options for All Students Including Those with ADHD
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What the common signs are of test anxiety How students can effectively prepare for tests using structured study plans and practice techniques Stress management strategies that can help reduce test anxiety before and during exams...
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How Learning a Language Enhances Communication Skills
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: How learning a second language can help your child with communication What you can do to help your child get started in learning a second language The definition of full emersion and what that means Second language benefits for...
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Family Meal Planning: How to Make It Happen
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Time-saving strategies for planning meals and snacks for families Ways to organize the kitchen for kids to be self-sufficient The benefits of regular family meals during the week Meal planning ideas that support the individual...
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How Parents Can Support Their Anxious Teens
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What a parent coach does and how they can help your teen How parents can support their anxious teens 3 ways to help your anxious teens How teens can balance school activities with everyday life You can find Dynamis Learning on…
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Navigating Real Estate Choices for Your Child's Education
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Ways to determine the best school system based on a child’s needs The criteria parents should consider when choosing the right school for their child How owning real estate can finance a child’s college education The effect of…
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Being an Authentic Parent: Leading Children to Success
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: The pros and cons of helicopter parenting How to be authentic so your teens can be authentic Tips for helping teens with disabilities be successful Ways to overcome social and emotional challenges You can reach Cheryl at her...
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Hypnosis: A Solution for Academics and Behavior
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: If hypnosis can help kids overcome test anxiety Techniques to reduce anxiety and fear in kids Whether hypnosis increases a child’s enthusiasm and motivation How hypnosis is different than traditional psychotherapy How hypnosis…
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Hopeful Ideas for the Struggling Reader
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Tips for helping a struggling reader Ideas that make reading fun How to find out where the gap is when a reader is behind Some of the weaknesses in children when reading You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media...
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Proactive Tips that Promote Healthy Families
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Strategies for incorporating healthy foods in kids’ diets Why maintaining a healthy diet for children is more important than ever The key elements that are needed for a healthy diet Simple ways to incorporate fruits and…
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Raising Resilient Families: Helping Parents & Kids Thrive
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What it means for our kids to be more resilient How to define resilience Ways to help our kids cultivate resilience Tips on how to manage the daily stressors of life You can reach Monica Bodurka at [email protected]....
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How Family Interactions Affect Educational Outcomes
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: The hidden effects of divorce on a child’s education The importance of maintaining consistency in the lives of kids Tips for helping children at school whose parents are going through a divorce The role that communication plays…
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Homeschooling: Myths & Facts You Should Know
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why parents don't believe they can be their child's teacher What parents need to know to start homeschooling their child The concerns from parents surrounding homeschooling The Pros/Cons of homeschooling You can reach Kristina…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I believe in the importance of helping children reach their potential so they will become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Hear from experts who can help give parents access to the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help their children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.
HOSTED BY
Helen Panos
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