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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
ADHD
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
Project-Based Learning
After-School Meltdowns
School Meetings
PTA

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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If you’ve ever stared at a report card thinking, “But…this is a good kid—what is happening?” you’re not alone.

In this episode of Unlocking School Success, I sit down with educational counselor Dr. Linda Silbert (who specializes in struggling reader... more

Ever leave a school meeting wondering if you’re “doing enough” for your kids… and also somehow feel like your “doing it wrong”?

In this episode of Unlocking School Success, I’m joined by Brianna Cullen, a pediatric psychiatric mental health nurse pr... more

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

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

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Recent Guests

Dr. Linda Silbert
Educational counselor focused on struggling readers; author
Strong Learning / Strong Learning Books
Episode: 26: Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades: The Real Reasons Kids Struggle at School with Dr. Linda Silbert
Brianna Cullen
Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SkyLake Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic (Southern Oregon)
Episode: 25: ADHD Medication & Mental Health Support at School with Briana Cullen
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

Host

Scotti Weintraub
Host of Unlocking School Success; parent coach and school navigator

Reviews

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 States6 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 Statesa year 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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25: ADHD Medication & Mental Health Support at School with Briana Cullen
Q: How do providers address stigma and parental concerns about stimulants?
Providers offer education on literature, risks of untreated symptoms, alternative options, and emphasize shared decision-making with the family and the child, highlighting that medication is not a universal requirement and may be revisited later.
25: ADHD Medication & Mental Health Support at School with Briana Cullen
Q: What factors determine whether a child should start medication for ADHD and how is school impact evaluated?
Decisions are based on the child's functioning across academics, behavior, and home life, with input from educators and neuropsych evaluations; medication is considered if the overall functioning is significantly impacted and benefits outweigh risks.
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.

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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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2. Brianna Cullen
3. Karen Wagnon
4. Christina Hidek
5. Dr. Kate Lund
6. Dr. Destiny Huff
7. Kelli Fetter
8. Cindy Goldrich

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