The Monica Sanford Show

Dr. Linda Silbert has dedicated more than 40 years to working with students of every age and ability.We discussed what can make school feel overwhelming for so many children.She and her husband co‑authored the award‑winning, million‑copy bestseller Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades:What Parents Need to Know and Do. A former teacher and principal, Dr. Silbert is a lifelong educator who has developed countless learning and study tools, contributed weekly educational columns to multiplepublications, and founded Strong Learning Centers.Her doctoral research focused on self‑esteem in children, and she continues to champion the idea that positive reinforcement, nurturing, and confidence-building are the true foundations of academic and personal success. In our conversation, she explainshow chronic stress and pressure can frustrate children and derail learning, and why healthy expectations are what help kids thrive.We also explore the role of report cards, effective teaching methods, and why it truly takes a village to motivate kids to read.