School Psych Podcast: Parenting Tips and Teacher Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners
Welcome to the School Psych Podcast, where we are learning brains and growing hearts! This podcast is a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and educators, school staff, administrators, or anyone interested in the psychology of learning. Episodes include a variety of formats and topics, such as deep dives on childhood ADHD, anxiety, and learning disability/disorder.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
38: Flip That Script When Describing Our Kids
Finally an episode that is relevant for literally ANY adult supporting kids in any capacity! Teachers, parents, clinicians, doctors, principals, educational assistants, daycare provider…
37: Beyond the Report Card - 7 Essential Skills for Kids to Develop
Is academic success the key to a thriving adulthood? In this episode, I'm sharing a hot take that might challenge some perspectives - academic skills, while important, aren't the be all…
36: Why Active Listening Is the Key to Supporting Kids (and How to Do It Well)
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or school clinician, these tips can transform your conversations and strengthen your connection with the kids in your life. If you want to support your…
35: 10 Organization and Focus Tips for School Clinicians
Are you a school clinician or consultant who struggles to manage your time? In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for school clinicians to keep an organized schedule and ma…
34: How to Set Boundaries as an Educator
In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for teachers (and other school staff) to establish clear and respectful boundaries in their professional lives. For example, being dir…
33: Why Teachers Struggle With Boundaries and Where to Start
Are you a teacher or school clinician who struggles to find balance? Then this episode is for you. We explore the challenges educators face in setting boundaries and identify key areas …
32: 10 Traits of Amazing Parent Advocates
Being a strong advocate for your child can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone - or perfectly! In this episode, we're diving into ten key traits that help parents becom…
31: Top 5 Myths About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it's wildly misunderstood. In this episode, we're busting five of the biggest myths about dyslexia - including the misconcep…
30: Deep Dive on Executive Functioning
We hear about executive functions a lot - but what does it really look like in everyday life? In this episode, we're breaking down each core executive function skill, such as working me…
29: Executive Function Challenges - Strategies for Supporting Students at Home and School
Executive function skills are the foundation for success in school and beyond - helping kids manage their time, stay organized, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. But what …
28: How Can Psychological Assessment Empower Children and Adults?
In this interview with licensed educational psychologist Dr. Christa Cusimano, we talk about the benefit of approaching assessment through a neuropsychological lens. Spoiler alert - it …
27: Underlying Reasons Your Kid is Having a Hard Time
Are you a parent, teacher, or educational assistant of young kids? Have you gone through "episodes" of BIG feelings and behaviors and wondered, "What the heck is going on for this littl…
26: Diffusing Defiance - What To Do When "No!" is All You Hear
Are you a parent or teacher of young kids who feels exasperated by constant "No! Don't want to! Not doing it"? If so, this episode is for you! First, I share 5 proactive strategies for …
25: What Does a School-Based OT Actually Do?
In this interview with Jen Fisher, we discuss all the domains a school-based Occupational Therapist can help with. Spoiler alert - it's not just toileting and fine motor skills! Jen an…
24: Top 5 New Year's Resolutions for Educators
This week we cover my top 5 new year's resolutions for those of us working in Education - school clinicians, teachers, educational assistants, administrators, and other school staff. H…
23: This Holiday You ARE Enough
This week is a quick message to caregivers as we navigate the highs and lows of holidays. All the best, and talk to you next year!
If you have any questions or topics you want me to cov…
22: Red Light for a Psycho-Educational Assessment (Part 3 of 3)
Have you ever wondered when NOT to pursue a psycho-educational assessment? There are certain referrals we might describe as “red lights," which means we likely would not consider procee…
21: Yellow Light for a Psycho-Educational Assessment (Part 2 of 3)
Have you ever wondered when to pursue a psycho-educational assessment? There are certain referrals for psych assessments we might describe as “yellow lights.” Sometimes you would go ahe…
20: Green Light for a Psycho-Educational Assessment (Part 1 of 3)
Have you ever wondered when to pursue a psycho-educational assessment? Or maybe you want to know which types of referrals tend to get green-lit for assessments in the school system? The…
19: What is a Psych Assessment?
Have you ever wondered what a psycho-educational assessment actually entails? Have you or your child been referred for one and you're on the fence about whether to go for it? Are you a …