Parenting with Impact

If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how understanding your child’s brain and reframing diagnosis as empowerment can turn that frustration into confidence. Tune in to learn how small mindset shifts and stronger partnerships with teachers can transform your child’s school experience.

What to expect in this episode:
Why viewing your child’s school struggles with curiosity, not frustration, can change everything
How reframing a diagnosis as a gift empowers kids to understand their own brains and begin to thrive
Practical ways to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with teachers
Why middle and high school “walls” aren’t failures, but opportunities for growth and advocacy
How small steps in self-advocacy prepare kids for independence and lifelong confidence

About Scotti Weintraub, MA
Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and educator. She knows exactly how hard it is to support a child who’s struggling at school. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.
 
 Connect with Scotti
Website: Reframe Parenting 
Podcast: The Unlocking School Success Podcast 
Instagram: @reframeparenting
Threads: @reframeparenting

Related Links: 
EP210: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School and What Executive Function Has to Do With It
https://impactparents.com/why-smart-kids-struggle-in-school-and-what-executive-function-has-to-do-with-it/
EP219: How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom
https://impactparents.com/how-to-help-adhd-students-succeed-in-the-classroom/
EP230: Structure Time: Back to School with Systems That Work
https://impactparents.com/structure-time-back-to-school-with-systems-that-work/ 
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

What if the secret to thriving isn’t fixing your brain but befriending it? Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares powerful insights on how curiosity, compassion, and small daily shifts can unlock calm, clarity, and confidence. Discover why pushing harder keeps you stuck and what actually helps your brain work for you. Tune in to learn how to make your brain your greatest ally starting today.

What to expect in this episode:
Why "try harder" sets your brain up for failure and how the right environment can set it up for success.
How befriending your brain can transform how you live and learn
The power of compassion to silence pressure and perfectionism
Why small, meaningful actions matter more than big life overhauls
What happens when we protect curiosity instead of forcing kids to fit the mold

About Dr. Rachel Bar
Rachel Barr is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and author with over a million followers across social media. She holds a master’s in molecular neuroscience and is completing her PhD on memory formation during sleep. Passionate about demystifying brain science, Rachel creates engaging content that bridges academic research with everyday life, empowering audiences to make informed choices about mental health. Her playful storytelling makes neuroscience accessible and entertaining, establishing her as a standout voice in science communication. Rachel’s first book, How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend (DK), has recently been published in the UK and US.

 Connect with Dr. Rachel
Book: How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend | Hardcover
Instagram: @drrachelbarr
TikTok: DrRachelBarr 

Related Links: 
EP203: The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection
 https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfection
EP206: Neurodiversity is not a Character Flaw: How to be a Brain Friend
 https://impactparents.com/ep206-neurodiversity-is-not-a-character-flaw-how-to-be-a-brain-friend
EP212: Beyond the Label: How to Help Your Child Flourish Using Brain Science
 https://impactparents.com/beyond-the-label-how-to-help-your-child-flourish-using-brain-science 

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
 "Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

One small shift can turn family tension into trust. In this episode, parent mentor Georgia F. shares how curiosity, collaboration, and assumed best intentions transformed her family after an autism diagnosis. You’ll hear practical tools for calmer communication, stronger relationships, and raising confident, independent kids. Press play to learn how changing how you show up can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:
How a moment of “I didn’t sign up for this” can become purpose
The brief family conversation that shifted tone and trust
Why curiosity works better than judgment in reducing conflict
The mindset shifts that stop power struggles early
How teaching kids to ask for help builds confidence

Related Links:
EP203: The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection
https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfection/ 
EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/
EP214: The Secret to Letting Go: Supporting Teens Without Micromanaging
https://impactparents.com/the-secret-to-letting-go-supporting-teens-without-micromanaging/ 
Discover your unique parenting style in just minutes, take the free Impact Parents Parenting Styles Quiz and get clarity you can use right away: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/ParentingStylesQuiz

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Trying everything but still feeling stuck with your complex kid? The problem may not be your strategy, but how you are managing yourself. In this episode, we break down why information alone does not create change and what actually helps families move forward. Press play to rethink what support really looks like.

What to expect in this episode:
Why managing yourself is the foundation for supporting complex kids
What makes coaching skills more effective than collecting more parenting advice
How collaborative problem solving builds real buy-in and independence
Why community and feedback accelerate change when strategies stall
How focusing on goals instead of tools shifts family dynamics

Related Links:
EP49: Parent Behavior Training
https://impactparents.com/parent-behavior-training/ 
EP54: Success Story: Providers Need Help, Too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-054-success-story-providers-need-help-too/id1565976964?i=1000557760841 
EP101: Success! Navigating Resistant Kids and Teens With a Coach-Approach
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-101-success-navigating-resistant-kids-and-teens/id1565976964?i=1000604238108 
EP114: Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ 
EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/ 

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Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how addiction can form, why anxiety and psychosis are rising, and the signs parents should watch for. Press play to hear the truth behind the science and how to protect your teen with facts, not fear.

What to expect in this episode:
What “epigenetics” really means and how early cannabis exposure rewires the brain
Why today’s cannabis is drastically stronger and far riskier than parents realize
How to shift from lecturing teens to empowering them with facts and trust
The myth of “non-addictive” marijuana and what science actually shows
The mental health red flags linked to heavy THC use in teens

About Yasmin Hurd, Phd
Dr. Yasmin is the Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. A world-renowned neuroscientist, her groundbreaking research explores the neurobiology of addiction and related psychiatric disorders through a multidisciplinary, translational lens. Dr. Hurd’s work bridges molecular neuroscience with real-world impact, focusing on how genetics and early exposure to substances like cannabis influence brain development and vulnerability to addiction. Her team also leads pioneering clinical trials aimed at developing new therapies for opioid use disorder.

 Connect with Dr. Yasmin
Website: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 
LinkedIn: Yasmin Hurd, PhD

Related Links: 
EP117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction
 https://impactparents.com/adhd-and-addiction 
EP144: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track
 https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track
Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift 

Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.
Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com