Unlocking School Success | for Parents with K-12 Kids

Scotti Weintraub | Coach and School Navigator for Parents with K-12 Kids

Executive Function

Education

Neurodiversity

Parenting

Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder

January Transition

School Support the Sticks Summit

Back-To-School Transition

Winter Break

Learning Differences

Summer Camp

Self-Advocacy

K-12 Education

Spring Break

Parents

After-School Meltdowns

Project-Based Learning

School Meetings

PTA

Resilient Parenting

School challenges don’t come with a manual, and neither do our kids.Maybe your child is capable but homework still turns into a nightly battle.Or assignments keep disappearing in their backpack.Or teachers are raising concerns but the advice you’re getting doesn’t really fit your kid.You’re trying to connect the dots — and figure out what will actually help.If you’re a parent trying to understand ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	25	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	How ToEducation

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24: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Through Their Personality

Parenting can feel like you’re doing everything “right” and still constantly butting heads. In this episode of Unlocking School Success, I chat with human behavior specialist and Teaching Our Youth founder Karen Wagnon, about using personality and te... more

15 Apr 2026 • 37 min

23: Why the PTA Is Worth It (Even When School Is Hard for Your Child)

Getting involved at your child’s school can feel intimidating-like you’re one “yes” away from a never-ending volunteer job. In this conversation with Christina Hidek (a “recovering attorney” and the voice behind PTO Answers), I break down what PTAs a... more

2 Apr 2026 • 29 min

22: Resilient Parenting - Managing Stress When Kids Struggle at School

When school challenges start to pile up, the stress doesn’t just affect kids—it hits parents too. In this conversation with Dr. Kate Lund we explore what resilient parenting really looks like, with simple, practical tools to manage your stress respon... more

19 Mar 2026 • 28 min

21: Tips for Spring Break - Helping Kids Reset When School’s Out

Spring break can be both exciting and challenging when school routines pause and days fill up differently. This episode of Unlocking School Success, I'll be sharing five valuable tips for parents to help kids reset and make the most out of this break... more

12 Mar 2026 • 11 min

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Karen Wagnon

Human behavior specialist, parent coach, founder of Teaching Our Youth

Teaching Our Youth

Episode: 24: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Through Their Personality

Christina Hidek

Recovering attorney and PTA advocate who helps families get involved in schools

Episode: 23: Why the PTA Is Worth It (Even When School Is Hard for Your Child)

Dr. Kate Lund

Psychologist and author

Author of Step Away, Bounce

Episode: 22: Resilient Parenting - Managing Stress When Kids Struggle at School

Dr. Destiny Huff

Family advocate and mental health therapist specializing in IEPs

Destiny Health Consulting

Episode: 20: Navigating School and IEP Meetings as a Neurodivergent Parent

Kelli Fetter

Founder of Handwriting Solutions

Handwriting Solutions

Episode: 18: Dysgraphia and Beyond - School Handwriting Challenges

Cindy Goldrich

Mental health counselor, ADHD and executive functioning expert

PTS Coaching

Episode: 17: Parent the Child You Have Rethinking ADHD, Executive Function, and School Struggles

Matthew Fishleader

Psychotherapist who works online with parents in Maryland and California

Private practice (online)

Episode: 15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

Lisa Smith

Occupational therapist and ADHD coach for parents

ADHD On Schedule / Lisa Smith's practice

Episode: 12: Unlocking School Success Through Self-Advocacy: Helping Children Navigate School with Confidence and Agency with Lisa Smith

Charles Flusher

Co-founder of Project Think; high school math educator

Project Think

Episode: 10: How Project-Based Learning Helps Students Thrive

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Scotti Weintraub

Host of Unlocking School Success; parent coach and school navigator

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings

The support we all need!
Scotti and this podcast are a breath of fresh air! Truly the support we all need as parents navigating the challenges of school systems. As a professional and parent of neurodivergent students, I appreciate the seemingly small tips that add up to HUGE wins!
Apple Podcasts
5
Kelli @ Handwriting Solutions
United States3 months ago
Great Advocacy Advice
This podcast has great advice for being the best advocate for students from a parent who has been through it.
Apple Podcasts
5
April971
United States5 months ago
Easy to absorb encouragement
Scotti’s podcasts include easy to try strategies for parents navigating school stress, tricky teacher conversations and everything in between. Listening to Scotti reminds me we are not alone and we can find solutions!
Apple Podcasts
5
Julie@EFS
United States10 months ago

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Scotti provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies that parents can try immediately.

Guests and host create a supportive, non-judgmental space focused on advocacy and real-world solutions.

Listeners appreciate the clarity and actionable guidance for navigating school conversations and IEP/504 processes.

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22: Resilient Parenting - Managing Stress When Kids Struggle at School

Q: But what do you mean by resilient parenting?

Resilient parenting means creating an integrated lifestyle that supports the parent's well-being and provides a framework to handle ongoing challenges, so both parent and child can respond effectively rather than react in the moment.

15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

Q: What can parents do in the car or when they first get home to help the transition?

Lead with connection, acknowledge feelings, avoid rapid questions, provide predictable downtime and a snack, and give kids some choices to regain a sense of control, such as offering two snack options or a quick decompression routine.

15: After-School Meltdowns — What Parents Can Do

Q: Why is it that kids are touchier at the end of the school day?

Because they have been regulating throughout the day and then face a big transition home; hunger, fatigue, and adrenaline surges make emotional regulation harder, so the end-of-day period becomes a crowded, sensitive moment.

20: Navigating School and IEP Meetings as a Neurodivergent Parent

Q: So what would you suggest for a parent who just listens to you describe this and thought, I could really use some accommodations in these conversations at school, either in an IEP setting or otherwise?

Put it in writing and request specific accommodations like virtual participation, recording the meeting, and having documents shared ahead of time so you can review them calmly and provide feedback without the pressure of speaking on the spot.

17: Parent the Child You Have Rethinking ADHD, Executive Function, and School Struggles

Q: What actionable tips can parents start using today after listening?

Start with reframing and problem-solving instead of reacting; involve the child in explaining homework or routines; use collaborative roles with teachers; and apply a step-by-step approach to home routines that focus on the child's individual working memory and attention patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unlocking School Success

What is Unlocking School Success about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical strategies for navigating school systems, understanding how children learn, and advocating effectively for accommodations and support in K–12. Episodes spotlight neurodiversity, ADHD and executive function, handwriting challenges, and project-based learning, all through the lens of parents and educators collaborating to help kids succeed. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable steps, real-world conversations, and supportive coaching that helps families translate complex school processes into concrete actions. The host frequently centers collaboration with teachers and IEP/504 planning, while guests range from clinicians and educators to parents sharing lived experience, making it a hard-working resour... more

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