
Season 9 Podcasts
Practical Tools for Family Stress and Meltdowns
Ursula Lentine is the owner of Healing with Ursula where she has facilitated over 5,500 individual healing sessions and worked with thousands of people in groups since 2010. She works individually with clients to reveal and remove internally embedded beliefs and...
De-stressing to Take Care of You and Your Kids
Casey Howard is the founder of Flourish for Moms where she guides stressed out moms along their self-care journey to create their best life by implementing a daily routine of self-care. Casey teaches women to remember to put themselves first so that they will...
Making Money Easy for You and Your Kids
Eileen Joy is a divorced single mom who went from rock bottom, bankrupt, and broke to having a fully funded emergency fund, paying off her car three years early, and being debt-free and on track to retire early! She specializes in working one-on-one with independent...
How Astrology Can Help You Become a Better Parent
Master Astrologer and Life Coach Dave Haskins runs a global coaching business where he helps people understand themselves so that they can be the best version of themselves in this world. He specializes in helping others connect better in their relationships,...
What Every Parents Needs to Know About AI Now
Dr. Sarah Rubinson Levy has been involved in education since 2001, teaching, consulting, and writing in the areas of supplemental, day school, adult, and experiential education. She has always believed that students deserve the best possible education—an experience...
Reading Skills: How They Can Change Your Child’s Life
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: How to help kids who have experienced learning gaps Strategies to help students who struggle with reading The types of issues kids face during the transition years Ways to help kids gain confidence...
Facilitating a Child’s Learning Through Brain Science
Julie Anderson is an in-demand international public speaker, bestselling author, and Certified Brain Health Coach with over 27 years of experience in brain science. She provides solution-based training on business, programs for entrepreneurial success, and brain-based...
The Key to Choosing a Good Pediatrician for Kids
Dr. Kimberly N. Works, MD, FAAP, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and Certified Lactation Counselor who brings high-quality and personalized pediatric care to “little ones” and adolescents. Four years after her residency, she decided to open Pediatric Works because...
The Importance of Reading Year Round
On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What are some of the most common issues kids face when learning to read Strategies for improving reading comprehension Ways to encourage kids to read more often How to help kids become more...
Season 8 Podcasts
Implementing a Child’s Gratitude Practice
Vismaya Rubin is a mental health advocate, founder of Living in GRATITUDE Today, and the #1 GRATITUDE Gangsta! Vismaya shows people how to manage emotions, challenge negative thought patterns, and improve relationships by Living in GRATITUDE Today. Vismaya’s approach...
Tips for Overwhelmed Kids and Adults
Irina Shehovsov is a single parent, entrepreneur, and author who’s on a mission to help women feel empowered, healthy and to have a renowned sense for life that uplifts them to go after their dreams. Irina believes that we are multidimensional beings; therefore, she...
How to Improve Your Connection With Your T(w)een
Clarissa Constantine is part of Parent T(w)een Connection, a community of parents with kids between the ages of 10 & 20 and the professionals who support them. The community is a place where they talk about anything and everything and give parents knowledge and...
How to Raise Financially Successful Kids
Christina Rosenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Kid Millionaire where the company provides the real support needed to engage kids and reveal the unlimited opportunity they possess when they leverage the talents that lie within to completely transform their trajectory...
Kids Making Mistakes: It’s Okay!
Ebony Ragoo is a Dynamis Learning tutor with over six years of experience in education. She is certified in special education, and she has a reading endorsement. Ebony has worked for multiple school systems, and she understands children's academic needs. On this...
Autism: Resources & Support for Families in Georgia
Claire Dees is the executive director and co-founder of Spectrum Autism Support Group in Gwinnett County, Georgia, which was started in 1998 by two moms and over 100 people who attended the first meeting. In addition to being a support group, Spectrum provides camps,...
Disability or Superpower? Helping Your Child Cope
Nancy Grabe is the founder of Foundational Family, an online Parent Coaching program. She is a clinical social worker, speaker, and parenting coach who helps parents understand their children's challenges so they can help them live fulfilling lives. Nancy is a wealth...
Parenting Blind Spots: Seeing & Moving Past Them
Carmelita “Cat” Tiu is a life strategist and mindset coach for high-achieving moms and the podcast host of “Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them.” Through her podcast and coaching, she helps moms define what makes them authentically and holistically happy so that they can...
Helping Young People Find a Career Direction
Thea Litsios is a career coach who assists teens through 20-somethings to discover a college major or career that is most aligned with their natural strengths and interests by utilizing a set of unique assessments and coaching techniques. It is more important than...
Season 7 Podcasts
Diving Into Your ADHD Kid’s Brain
Tyler Dorsey is an ADHD life coach and the owner of Focus Forward where she helps people of all ages with ADHD develop a personal game plan to take control of their lives and thrive. Tyler was diagnosed with ADHD in 5th grade but didn’t learn how to manage it until...
4 Test Taking Strategies That Improve A Child’s Test Performance
Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in Math, Language Arts, and Writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth to help them be successful...
3 Things Teens Should Know When Taking Online Classes from Companies
Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on...
Crucial Life Skills Missing in Preteens\Teens & How to Fix This
Veteran educator Erica Peddi has taught in Cobb County and currently teaches in Fulton County, Georgia. Specializing in chemistry, Erica has taught many of the science courses offered by most districts. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in education with an...
The Power of Play for Kids
Lakshmi Jayanthi is the founder of the mobile app, Pickup Sports for Families, which is bringing back neighborhood sports for kids. As a mom of two young kids, Lakshmi was tired and frustrated with the overwhelming schedules and professionalization of youth sports....
4 Tips for Improving Your Child’s Time Management Skills
Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in math, language arts, and writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth to help them be successful...
Managing Emotions: Strategies for Adults & Kids
Lynn McLaughlin is an award-winning and best-selling author and the host of the inspirational podcast “Taking the Helm” where she interviews guests who have overcome crises in their personal or professional lives. An active Rotarian dedicated to community causes and...
Start Early: Pre-Teen Planning for Post-Secondary Success
Veteran educator, Erica Peddi, has taught in Cobb County, and currently teaches in Fulton County, Georgia. Specializing in chemistry, Erica has taught many of the science courses offered by most districts. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in education with an...
3 Tips for Improving Your Child’s Study Skills
Bill McElhaney is a Dynamis Learning Academy tutor and assistant who understands the academic needs of K-12 students. He has tutored multiple children at all levels in Math, Language Arts, and Writing, and sees the skills that are missing among our youth that are...
Season 6 Podcasts
Helping Your High Schooler be Successful in Math
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she completes our season 6 podcasts by interviewing Marithza Rendon about how you can help your high schooler be successful in Math. Marithza is one of our own Dynamis Learning Academy tutors who is also a high school math teacher in...
Balancing the Light in the Brain
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Dr. Jeri Lavigne about how important it is to balance the light in the brain. Dr. Lavigne is founder of efficientbrain.com and neuro-solutionlaser.com. Listen as Helen and Dr....
How to Raise a Child in Todays World
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing John Rosemond, founder and director of The Leadership Parenting Institute. Listen as Helen and John discuss how to raise a child in today’s world, and how it may be different from...
Conflict Resolution Connecting With a Strong Willed, Angry Child
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Allison Livingston, owner of Five Steps to Connect. Allison focuses on strong-willed children, anger and understanding temperament in order to connect with your child. Listen as...
Problems Elementary Students Encounter in Writing
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Dr. Corey Barnes, one of our own Dynamis tutors. However, Dr. Barnes is not only a great tutor, but also ads being a teacher and principal to his list of accomplishments. Listen...
The IEP Table – Tools for Meaningful Input
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Heather Wright, owner of Heather Wright Consultants, is a special education consultant and Master IEP coach who works with families of children with learning disabilities to help...
Benefits of Resiliency and Community for Teens
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Amy Saloner, a licensed clinical social worker and the co-founder of The Intentional Community, the Emerald Village in North County, San Diego. Helen and Amy discuss the benefits...
The Best Parenting Skill is Right Inside of You
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Therese Connolly, the owner of Mindful Kids and Families. Mindful Kids and Families is a parent and family coaching practice for parents of tweens and teens. In this episode, you...
Three Secrets for Successful and Confident Students
Join our owner, Helen Panos, as she continues our new season 6 podcasts by interviewing Michelle Mehta, an accomplished author and confidence expert. Join them as they discuss how children can develop the confidence they need and what parents can do to facilitate...
Season 5 Podcasts
5 Mindfulness Tips for Parents and Children
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, discusses the stresses our children can be experiencing and gives 5 tips for achieving mindfulness in today’s difficult world. In this episode, you will learn: What the 5 tips are for achieving mindfulness How...
Family Time Benefits of Being Outside
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to meet Sarah and Rob Gardner, founders of Joovy, a toy and sporting goods company with products targeted to juveniles. In this episode, you will learn: What the journey was for Rob and Sarah in...
Highly Sensitive Kids vs Sensory Processing Disorder What’s the Difference
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to meet Melissa Schwartz, co-founder of Leading Edge Parent, as they discuss highly sensitive kids and how this differs from sensory processing disorder. In this episode, you will learn: What...
9 Tips to Help Children Get Past Homework Hangups
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to listen as she discusses 9 specific tips that parents can do to assist their children with homework hang-ups. In this episode, you will learn: Why homework can be an important factor in a child’s...
Writing Strategies for Elementary School Students
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to listen as she discusses writing strategies for elementary school students with Rachel Noel, a teacher with 10+ years of experience in early childhood education and a current tutor with Dynamis...
Psychological Evaluations When Should You Get One For Your Child
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to listen as she discusses neurological and learning development issues with Dr. April Coleman, a Georgia Licensed psychologist. Dr. Coleman specializes in clinical evaluations and determining a...
What Will It Take to Catch Up on Unfinished Learning Post-Pandemic
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to listen as she discusses the post pandemic gap in a child’s education that has occurred over the last two years and what can be done to address this “unfinished learning.” In this episode, you...
What is Needed to Boost Reading Levels
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to meet Mary Bowen, an elementary school teacher and Dynamis tutor who specializes in reading strategies that can boost your child’s reading ability. In this episode, you will learn: How coaching...
Neurodiversity What is it & What Can You Do About It
Helen Panos, founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning Academy, invites you to meet Ekua Walker, creator of the podcast “Moms Changing the World” as she discusses what parents can do in today’s world to ensure the proper development of their children. In this episode, you...
Season 4 Podcasts
One Hope For Kidz
Partnering with One Hope for Kids = Technology for Kids’ Education Narrative: Elizabeth Peters is the founder of One Hope for Kidz, an organization whose goal is to ensure that every child has access to technology. They believe in changing the lives of youth by...
7 Top Myths Surrounding the SAT & ACT
SAT & ACT Prep = Well-Prepared Students Narrative: Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded,...
Tips for Graduating Debt-Free from College
Early Financial Planning for College = Graduating Debt-Free Narrative: Elizabeth Rosner is a certified trainer for Martin Luther King's philosophy and methodology of nonviolence and the founder of Thriving with Dr. Roz, an organization whose mission is to guide...
Helping Your Children Obtain a More Fulfilled Life
Nurtured Intuition = Independent Kids Narrative: Elly Molina is an international advisor to public figures, celebrities, and entrepreneurs. She is the creator of the Psi-Kids Academy, a program that helps children and their parents unlock a child’s natural mind...
7 Benefits of Being Tutored for the SAT & ACT
SAT & ACT Tutoring = More Choices for Students Narrative: Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become...
Helping Children Be Successful with Dyslexia
Strengthening the Parent's Role = Kids Who Thrive Narrative: Tina Engberg is currently the State Leader of Decoding Dyslexia Georgia (DDGA). She is actively involved in the legislative side of the DDGA work and is currently working to ensure that the parent voice...
7 Ways to Prepare and Score High on the SAT & ACT
Early Preparation for the SAT and ACT = Better Test Scores Narrative: Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become...
Organizing For Better Grades in School
Organized Students = Better Grades Narrative: Tracy Hoth has been a professional organizer and a certified life coach for 13 years, and she has helped hundreds of families get organized. In her one-on-one coaching programs and her Organized Life Academy, she is...
Which Test Is Best For My Child? SAT or ACT
Determining the Right Test = Greater Chances for Success Narrative: Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and...
Season 3 Podcasts
How to Build a Success Mindset in Your Kids and Make a Great School Year So Much Easier
Aviva Black is a former middle school and high school teacher/administrator and yoga teacher. She has coupled her love of teaching, learning, and reflection with a desire to create deep, lasting connections, especially between the generations with families. Her...
How to Make Sure Your Children Are Performing at School as Parents Navigate the Divorce Process
Dr. Susan Korb Bernstein is an experienced school teacher, administrator, college professor, and educational consultant, and a mother of three children—one of whom has severe special needs. She assists families in getting through the divorce process as smoothly as...
Three Easy Ways Parents Can Help Teach Their Children to Be Resilient and Build Self-Confidence
Narrative: Robert Evans Wilson Jr. is an award-winning writer and speaker specializing in helping companies be more competitive through innovation and helping people who want to think more creatively. Robert is the author of the internationally syndicated column on...
How to Build Lasting and Supportive Relationships with Your Kids Using Emotional Intelligence
Sharon Reid is a relationship specialist for personal and professional development. She integrates suggestions for creating a healthy body and clearing hurtful emotional experiences using various holistic modalities for a happier and purposeful divine life. On...
Easy Ways to Calm the Homework Battle Between the Child and the Parent
Helen Panos is the owner of Dynamis Learning Academy and an expert educator with over 25 years of experience. She believes in the importance of helping children reach their potential and become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact...
Cracking the Code to Free College for Kids
International best-selling author and TEDxTenayaPaseo speaker Denise Thomas inspires, educates, and equips parents in taking an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. She tells parents, “Keep your money, and let your kids go to...
How Diet Plays a Huge Part in a Child’s Success in School
For over 9 years, Janice Marto has been supporting women and their families who want to set their life on a better path to health with holistic nutrition and wellness counseling. She is passionate about her work which is dedicated to healing clients through solutions...
How to Get Support for Families Raising Children with Special Needs
Stacy Georges supports parents raising children with special needs. She has built a business providing special needs childcare for 13 years and has formed a nonprofit called Special Needs Respite. It is an organization that supports parents of special needs children...
Helping Your Kids Soar in the Transition Between High School and College
College parenting expert and author, Kelly Radi, is a sought-after speaker on campuses and stages across the country. Her award-winning book “Out to Sea: A Parents’ Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage” is considered to be the go-to resource for parents preparing...
Season 2 Podcasts
Strategies to Help Families Become Emotionally Healthy
Holli Howard is a child advocate and the owner of Positive Living Coaching. She is a Parent Coach & Educator with a focus on helping parents create a functional, fun-loving, and happy home so that they can build strong, connected relationships...
Mindful Parenting Techniques
Anita Prendergast is the founder of Village Academy for Families and a licensed massage therapist. After 20 years helping children and adults recover from physical and mental stress, and dealing with her own parental burnout, Anita created Village Academy Courses....
Gaming: The Benefits to Children from a Parental Experience
Having served as a member of two of the top morning shows in the city’s history, Melissa Carter is a familiar voice in Atlanta. She has also been a part of a nationally-syndicated team on the Westwood One radio network and won several awards for her work. Melissa is...
The Importance of Physical Movement: Building Strength in Children
Maria Angelova is the founder & CEO of Rebellious International, a lifestyle and wellness company. The company’s mission is to empower clients through intentional movement and mindfulness. Maria is a huge proponent of self-care as a tool to create body, mind,...
The Problems and Dangers of Social Media for Kids
Bernadette Barone Pannier is the CEO of Barone Pannier Consulting. She is a sales leader, speaker, and social media expert, and has secured millions of dollars in revenue for fortune 500 companies over her almost 20-year career. Bernadette has won the Presidents Club...
Being an Empath: What it Means and How it Affects Children
Ursula Lentine is the owner of Healing with Ursula, and she has facilitated nearly 5000 individual healing sessions and worked with thousands of people in groups. She offers unique, powerful, and transformational deep healing services. If you feel stuck or have...
Meaningful Connections: The Effects of the Pandemic on Children
Jan Levie is the CEO and Creative Director of Handy Entertainment where she creates personalized and meaningful specialty entertainment for corporate and social events. Jan especially loves to work on open-ended, goal-driven projects that help people understand...
Importance of Organization: Problem-Solving for Children
McPatti Langston is the owner of McOrganize4u and has been a professional organizer in the metro Atlanta area for 13 years. She loves helping people create organizing systems for their lives to improve time management and aid in the process of decluttering. McPatti...
Planning For Your Child’s College Education – Deals, Pitfalls, and Appeals
Carl is the former Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Rice, Rutgers, and Director of Financial Aid Counseling at UCLA. He is the author of two books "Get a Jump - The Financial Aid Answer Book" and "Pay for Your Graduate Nursing Education - Without Going...
Season 1 Podcasts
Financial Priorities for a Family & Saving for College
Debra Donaldson Scott is an investment advisor representative with Cetera Advisors LLC d/b/a Atlanta Planning Group. Debra is passionate about sharing how families can avoid financial pitfalls for their children and businesses. On this episode of Achieving Your...
Mom Entrepreneurs Striking A Balance Between Work and Family Time
Raquel Muller is the owner of Joyful Imperfection Counseling. She is a psychologist, coach, entrepreneur, wife and mother of two. Dr. Raquel knows first-hand how self-criticism, guilt, self-doubt, perfectionism and insufficient support can cause entrepreneurial moms...
The Benefits of Working With a Family Mediator
Tracy Gould Sheinin owns the company Clarity Mediation. She has been a professional mediator for more than 20 years specializing in family matters such as separation, divorce and post-divorce issues. She feels honored to provide experienced support to people as they...
Support Systems for Parenting, Mental Health and Special Needs
Teresa Wright Johnson helps parents by focusing and training them on topics such as parenting, mental health and special needs. She provides supports through her organization called Mom Biz Boss. Her passion comes from helping mothers especially as she is the mother...
Pinwheel Phones: A Kid-Intuitive Phone That Provides Solutions to Parent Challenges
Kim Miller is a mother of two children, one in elementary and one in middle school. Kim is a mom marketer for a company called Pinwheel. This company has a kid-intuitive phone, and it teaches healthy tech habits from the start. Pinwheel was started by two parents...
Neurofeedback and the Benefits for Children with ADHD, Anxiety and other Disorders
Dr. Candace Holmes helps children and adults eliminate the symptoms of ADHD without drugs or medications using a therapy that has been around for over 40 years. It is non-invasive, drug-free, with results that can last up to 30 years! Listen to the podcast to find...
No-Problem Parenting: Becoming a Confident Leader for Your Kids
Jaci Finneman is a parenting coach and strategist who is passionate about helping parents become confident leaders for their kids, find happiness in their day-to-day routine, and bring peace back into their homes. For over 20 years, she has worked as a family...
College Planning for Teens and The Ultimate Benefits of Using a Coach
Laurie Genevish is an educational consultant/speaker and owner of My Ideal College. Laurie teaches teens and college students how to go from doubt to destiny as it relates to their future. Laurie has a passion for saving parents their time, money, and sanity in the...
Advocating for Success in Children with Special Needs
Deborah Fawaz is an advocate for student success and a compassionate support system for parents. She works with parents and the school to discover what strategies and educational environments are appropriate for their child's needs. Deborah received her Bachelor's...