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Unlocking School Success | for Parents with K-12 Kids

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

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 what’s really going on at school and how to support your child, you’re in the right place.That’s what this podcast is here for.Parent coach and school navigator Scotti Weintraub helps parents of K–12 kids navigate school challenges, understand how their child learns best, and advocate for support that actually works.Because school challenges aren’t about lazy kids or bad parenting — they’re about understanding what’s really going on and finding strategies that fit your child.We'll cover questions like:-Why is my child struggling in school when they seem so capable?-Why is my smart child getting bad grades?-What’s really behind missing assignments and homework battles?-How do I help my child who hates school or shuts down at the end of the day?-Is this ADHD, executive function challenges, or a learning difference?-What are signs of dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other learning challenges?-What should parents do before a school meeting or IEP meeting?-What is executive function and how do I help my child build more skills?-How can I advocate for my child at school without making things worse?-What accommodations actually help kids succeed in class?-Why do teachers and parents sometimes see such different things?-What helps kids with focus, organization, and motivation?-How can parents support their child when school confidence drops?-What do you do when the school’s advice just isn’t working?After navigating anxiety, learning differences, and the school system with her own kids, Scotti Weintraub became the person other parents called when they didn’t know what to do next.Now she shares the strategies, insights, and questions that help families stop guessing and start getting traction.With solo episodes and expert guest conversations, Unlocking School Success explores what’s really happening for kids at school and how parents can respond in practical ways.Press play and start solving those school puzzles.

Latest episodes

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35: Helping Kids Build Executive Function Skills with Mitch Weathers

Ever feel like your kid’s school day is a total black box—until the 9pm “I have a project due tomorrow” then panic hits? In this episode, I’m joined by Mitch Weathers (f

Oct 8
36 min

34: Beyond Guidance: How School Counselors Support Kids, Families, and Schools with Rachel Davis

School counselors can be an incredible resource for kids who are struggling—but many parents don’t realize the range of support they can provide. In this episode, I’m jo

Oct 2
29 min

33: The Happiness Crisis: Rethinking How We See Our Kids’ Struggles with Dr. Jonathan Eckert

When your kid is already struggling at school, being told they need to “learn to struggle” can be hard to hear. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jon Eckert, professor

Sep 21
29 min

32: Five Back-to-School Rules We Live By

Back-to-school season can hit like a tidal wave—and if you’re feeling pressure to get everything “right” from day one, you’re not alone. In this episode, I'll be sharing

Sep 7
11 min

31: The Neurodivergent Learner: Helping Kids Succeed at School

When a neurodivergent child is struggling at school, it’s easy to focus on what we can see—the behavior, the unfinished work, the frustration. But what’s making it hard f

Aug 27
33 min

30: Helping Kids Build Executive Functioning: Common Parent Mistakes

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “If they can’t do this now… what happens in middle school/high school/college?!”—take a breath. In this episode, I’m joined by S

Jun 25
38 min

29: Emotional Regulation for Parents: Navigating Big Feelings at Home and School with Allyn Miller

Your kid melts down, the school emails (again), and suddenly you can feel your whole body go into “mama bear” mode. In this episode, I’m joined by parent coach Allyn Mi

Jun 11
38 min

28: Why Kids Who Struggle at School Can Thrive at Summer Camp with Chris Gibbons

For kids who have a hard time at school, summer camp can be much more than a fun way to spend the summer. It can be a place to build confidence, discover strengths, devel

Jun 4
30 min

27: Fresh Start Your Family: Firm-and-Kind Parenting for Strong-Willed Kids with Wendy Snyder

If parenting has ever made you think, “Wait… why didn’t anyone warn me it would be THIS hard?”, you’re in good company. In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach

May 29
37 min

26: Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades: The Real Reasons Kids Struggle at School with Dr. Linda Silbert

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 w

May 13
30 min

25: ADHD Medication & Mental Health Support at School with Briana Cullen

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 Succe

May 6
29 min

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 specia

Apr 15
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 “

Apr 2
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 parent

Mar 19
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

Mar 12
11 min

20: Navigating School and IEP Meetings as a Neurodivergent Parent

EP and school meetings can be a lot for any parent. But when you’re neurodivergent yourself, navigating those conversations can come with extra layers. In this episode, S

Feb 26
30 min

19: After an ADHD Diagnosis - A Parent Coaching Story

An ADHD diagnosis can bring valuable information — but also uncertainty about what to do next. In this episode, I share a real parent coaching story about a family learni

Feb 18
13 min

18: Dysgraphia and Beyond - School Handwriting Challenges

In this episode, I’m joined by occupational therapist Kelli Fetter, founder of Handwriting Solutions, to explore what handwriting challenges really mean—including dysgrap

Feb 5
32 min

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

Parenting a child with ADHD or executive function challenges can bring a lot of questions—especially when the usual strategies don’t seem to work. In this episode, I expl

Jan 20
31 min

16: Back to School After Winter Break: Same Kid - Better Support in January

In this episode, I talk about why going back to school after winter break can feel harder than expected, especially for kids who already find school challenging. We explo

Jan 13
11 min