by learnsmarter | Jul 20, 2021 | Author Series
We are revisiting this important episode we recorded with Dr. Ellen Braaten to kick off an entire month of episodes featuring her! Dr. Braaten is a leading expert on processing speeds and she joined Rachel & Steph to have a wide-ranging conversation about what...
by learnsmarter | Jun 22, 2021 | Author Series
Rachel & Steph continue their conversation from episode 159 with co-authors Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson. In the second half of their conversation, they dig into self-determination theory even more. They further discuss the parenting shift from helping...
by learnsmarter | Jun 8, 2021 | Author Series
Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, the co-authors of The Self-Driven Child, join Rachel & Steph on the podcast. This important conversation is critical for all those invested in education–so everyone! In addition to talking about stress and why life is...
by learnsmarter | Apr 20, 2021 | Author Series
Today, Rachel & Steph continue their conversation with Dr. Sally Shaywitz, author of Overcoming Dyslexia. In this episode, Dr. Shaywitz talks about the importance of evidence based interventions versus research based interventions, how parents can improve fluency...
by learnsmarter | Apr 13, 2021 | Author Series
Rachel and Steph welcome the incomparable Dr. Sally Shaywitz, author of Overcoming Dyslexia onto the podcast. She talks about her advocacy work with policymakers, the signs of dyslexia, the Sea of Strengths Model, the Connecticut Longitudinal Study and the Shaywitz...
by learnsmarter | Mar 30, 2021 | Author Series
Rachel and Steph welcome (back) Elaine and Diane, the co-founders of ImpactParents.com. Elaine and Diane go into their origin story, explaining the way they have transformed the lives of hundreds of parents across the world who are raising complex children. They talk...
