Power to the Parent Podcast
Power to the Parent helps families cut through confusion and get clear, expert guidance on everything from grades and study skills to college planning and test prep.
Hosted by Wendy Richard Tilford, an Independent Education Consultant with 20+ years of experience, this podcast empowers parents with practical strategies, insider insights, and step-by-step support to help their child grow academically and emotionally.
If you're looking for a trusted roadmap to help your child succeed in school and beyond, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes
8 episodes
Parenting Through the Process — Not the Pressure
Parenting Through the Process — Not the PressureEvery parent wants their child to succeed — but somewhere between the grades, deadlines, test scores, and college pressure, many families end up in a cycle of stress that hurts motiv...
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6:55
Purpose Over Perfection — Redefining Success for Your Student
Parenting Through Purpose — Not PressureParents everywhere are feeling it — the pressure to keep up, perform, achieve, and stay “on track.” But what if the real key to student success has nothing to do with perfection… and everyth...
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6:20
Learning Differences = Learning Strengths
Learning Differences = Learning Strengths.Most parents worry when they hear words like dyslexia, ADHD, or processing challenges. But here’s the truth we’re leaning into this week:&nbs...
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6:55
Test Prep Without the Pressure
Test Prep Without the Pressure — How Parents Can Reduce Stress and Raise ScoresIf your heart beats a little faster when you hear ACT, SAT, PSAT, or ISEE, this episode is for you.In today’s new release of Power to...
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Episode 5
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6:35
College-Ready Starts in 9th Grade
Episode Description: “College-Ready Starts in 9th Grade — Here’s How Parents Can Get Ahead”Most parents don’t realize it until it’s almost too late: College readiness doesn’t start junior year… it begins freshman year....
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Episode 4
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5:21
From High School to the Navy: A Teen’s Journey Through the College Admissions Process
Our latest Power to the Parent Podcast features the truly inspiring Regis Penn, an Eagle Scout and Strake Jesuit powerhouse with a 4.1 GPA who's bound for the United States Naval Academy!Hear directly from Regis abou...
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Episode 3
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25:49
Unmasking Learning Disabilities - A Deep Dive into Public School Assessments
In the next episode, Wendy explores strategies for parents to support their children with learning differences, such as ADHD or dyslexia. The episode will guide parents in effectively advocating for their child's educational needs.Key...
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Episode 2
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46:34
Understanding ESSER Funding: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Supporting Their Child's Education
In this episode, we dive into the basics of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding and its impact on education in Texas. Our discussion answers critical questions such as:What ESSER funding is, and how it s...
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