Tuesday Talks!
Join me for weekly discussions about ALL things education...from preschool through high school! As a mom, Speech Language Pathologist, and educator, I share my personal experiences related to each week's topic in relatable and informative ways.
My message about education is powerful: Reflecting on what is and making waves to cause change!
Podcasting since 2024 • 88 episodes
Tuesday Talks!
Latest Episodes
Inflated Grades, Deflated Effort: A Silent Policy Shift in Public Schools
If you’ve ever wondered why a child seems to be “passing” but still struggling, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear. A new grading policy is gaining popularity in public schools: "Minimum Grading” and “No Zero grading”? Some schools now ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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27:00
Toxic Friends, Clear Boundaries: Helping Kids Leave Unhealthy Friendships
Your instincts are rarely random. When you meet your child’s friend, the hard part isn’t noticing the red flags, it’s knowing what to do next without turning into the controlling parent your kid stops talking to. We dig into that tension and tu...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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39:38
Empowering Kids to Choose Better Friends
Peer approval can feel louder than our voices—and there’s a brain-based reason why. This week Dr. Tiffany pulls back the curtain on how the developing prefrontal cortex and early-firing reward systems make belonging so powerful, then connect th...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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31:41
Toughness Culture: Student Athletes And Their Mental Health
If you care about youth sports, this conversation gives you a clearer playbook: safer language, smarter systems, and a path to raise athletes who love the game and themselves. This week, we sit down with Jasmine Evans, a licensed mental health ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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31:16
Raising Thinkers In The Age Of AI: A Practical Guide For Parents And Teachers
What if the real danger isn’t AI itself, but raising kids who can’t think without it? We dive straight into that tension and map out a clear, humane path for parents and teachers who want powerful tools without sacrificing grit, curiosity, or i...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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24:32