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This week, we're diving deep into the world of modern math education with Dr. Tammi Perez-Rice. Tammi is a dedicated math expert and a mom of five.
In this episode, Tammi unpacks what parents need to know about the evolving landscape of math education. We discuss everything from understanding the "new math" to practical tips for supporting your child's learning journey. You'll hear her personal strategies for making math less intimidating and more enjoyable at home, even if math wasn't your strong suit in school.
Whether you're navigating math anxiety or looking to enhance your child's math skills, this episode offers practical advice you can implement right away.
Dr. Tammy Perez Rice is a dedicated math education specialist and mom of five, currently serving as the Postsecondary Course Program Specialist at the Dana Center. With over 13 years of teaching experience and a strong background in curriculum development, she brings invaluable insights into modern math education for both K-12 and higher education.
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Today, I'm joined by Dr. Moemeka, Chief Medical Officer for Texas Medicaid at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. With over two decades of experience in pediatric medicine and real world experience as a mom of a now college student, Dr. Moemeka brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to today's conversation.
Get ready to learn more about the powerful connection between health, nutrition, and academic success for our children. Dr. Moemeka shares some of her best tips and strategies that are easy for parents to start implement today.
From healthy eating habits in picky eaters, the impact of hunger and poor nutrition on learning, and practical ways to incorporate nutritious foods into your child's diet. Dr. Moemeka's passion for advocating for children's health shines through as she provides insights grounded in both medicine and motherhood.
Tune in now to gain a deeper understanding of how your child's health can shape their future success!
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In this special episode, I'm joined by Nate Hilger, an economist and the author of "The Parent Trap." We discuss the challenges parents face in providing the support kids need to thrive academically and in life. Can one or two people be the tutor, counselor, nutritionist, coach, advocate and college advisor our children need? Probably not.
Nate breaks parenting into two categories: nurturing and skill-building. He explains why parents can't be expected to master everything involved in raising healthy and well-educated children.
We also discuss the impact of family income on access to critical supports needed to bridging skill gaps. From navigating the educational landscape to effectively advocating for your children, we offer practical insights and actionable strategies parents can use to build a team of supporters to help their children win in school and life.
Whether you're a seasoned parent or just beginning your journey, this episode is filled with valuable wisdom and inspiration for you!
Learn more about Nate Hilger and purchase his book, The Parent Trap.
You can also follow his blog, Kidding Around, which talks about kids, parenting, economics, and other fun stuff.
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Ever heard of the summer slide? It's when students, after spending months gaining skills during the school year, start to lose some of that progress over the summer due to a lack of practice. While they don't forget everything, by the time fall comes around, they need a bit of a catch-up, which can amount to as much as two months of lost learning progress. This small gap might seem manageable, but it can stack up over the years, creating a significant disadvantage compared to peers who stay engaged with enrichment activities during the summer.
In this episode, we dive into the dangers of summer slide and discuss how to turn summer into an opportunity for targeted support. I share strategies to transform summer into a "Summer Slingshot," helping propel your child forward and ensuring they start the next school year strong. From leveraging camps and enrichment activities to maintaining daily practice in subjects like math and reading, we'll explore practical ways to fill learning gaps.
Tune in to learn how to prevent summer slide and use the summer months to give your child an academic boost!
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If you want more information about how we're supplementing for math, check out Episode 3 Math Mastery 101. You can dive even deeper on how we're leveraging Khan Academy by checking out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today. If your child needs extra help with math, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!Also, here is a link to to the Kumon reading list. The Good and the Beautiful provides excellent Christian based homeschool curriculum, and we use it to supplement hand writing, science, and and math. Here is the link to the Teachers Pay Teachers writing curriculum we've used.
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In this episode, we're joined by Shemiah Derrick, a seasoned therapist and communication expert. Shemiah lays out a strategic roadmap to help you establish a unified front in your parenting journey. Our conversation dives into various parenting communication topics from aligned decision-making with your spouse, co-parenting dynamics, and the involvement of extended family in your support network.
Join us as Shemiah shares her best secrets to address shared parenting goals and discipline strategies, as well as strategies to navigate generational differences and extended family dynamics. If you're seeking a well-rounded and impactful parenting approach, this episode is a must-listen, offering practical insights and a fresh perspective on the path to raising young achievers.
To learn more about Shemiah, you can visit her website or find her on instagram. She also has an awesome communication style quiz that can help you learn more about your own communication style and how you can better communicate with others.
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Are you wondering what you can be doing during elementary school to make sure your child is on track for college? In this episode, we connect with college access expert, Kendra Strange, to learn what we can be thinking about in the early years to make sure our children have the best chance for long-term academic success.
Join us as Kendra breaks down the ways that we as parents can play an important role in making sure our kids are setup for success. Kendra stresses the importance of parents making an effort to understand our children's unique interests, and fostering skills like creativity, resilience, and time management from an early age. We also discuss college affordability and the things you can be doing now to help your kids compete for scholarships when the time comes.
If you are looking for a way to give your child a competitive edge when college application time arrives, I recommend the free website and app, Khan Academy. For more information about how I'm leveraging Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
If your child needs extra help with math or reading, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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In this episode, we discuss a common parenting pitfall: the belief that our children's potential is set in stone. While our children are born with certain talents, our influence as parents plays an important role in shaping their futures. Join me as we navigate the hurdles of balancing work, addressing learning gaps, and meeting our children's unique needs. Get ready to embrace the power of a growth mindset and learn actionable strategies to enrich your child's education beyond the classroom. Together, let's empower our children to explore their passions, ensuring wide-open doors for their future success.
If you are looking for a tool to support your child’s learning, I recommend the free website and app, Khan Academy. For more information about how I'm leveraging Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
If your child needs extra help with math or reading, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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We were excited to welcome Tonya Clark of MindfulEd, to the podcast this week! We discuss actionable approaches to building cultural identity, supporting our children's emotional well-being, and instilling pride and confidence in the face of negative societal narratives. This episode is a powerful guide for mothers of Black sons who are committed to parenting with purpose and intention.
We also dive into Tonya's initiative, "Broga," a mindfulness and yoga program designed for black and brown boys. Tonya first introduced Yoga to her son as a way to help him manage his big emotions. Since then, she’s developed the Broga curriculum to help introduce boys to the power of yoga.
Learn more about Tonya by visiting tonyasclark.com.
At the end of the episode, I also mention an incredible free tool I've found to help my son with math - Khan Academy. For more information about how I'm leveraging Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
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Have you ever gotten really frustrated with your child’s learning experience and thought about just starting your own school? I know I have. Well, our guest on this episode, Chantel Jones-Bigby and two of her mom friends actually did just that. Dissatisfied with the experience their children were having in school, they decided to join forces and start their own learning pod.
After successfully starting their micro school, Chantel founded the Black Lotus Mothers initiative, a space for her to bring Black moms together to reimagine their children's learning experience.
In this episode, we'll talk to Chantel about her experience co-leading a learning pod while still working full-time and running her own small business. I hope you enjoy this conversation about challenging traditional learning norms and leveraging a blend of resources to help your child thrive.
For more information about Black Lotus Mothers, visit their website.
At the end of the episode, I also mention an incredible free tool I've found to help my son with math - Khan Academy. For more information about how I'm leveraging Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
If your child needs extra help with math or reading, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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Is your child struggling with math? It can be hard to help when your child is already discouraged and the content is moving fast. But don't lose hope just yet! Elementary school is just the beginning of your child's learning journey. There is still plenty of time to catch up and keep the door open to math, science, and engineering careers. So, before you start thinking about throwing in the towel, join me in this episode.
I'll help explain why your child's might be struggling with math and provide ideas on ways to help them catch up and eventually get ahead of the curriculum. The key lies in ensuring they've fully mastered the concepts being taught along the way, so they have an easier time when new concepts are being introduced. This will require additional practice at home that's targeted towards your child's unique learning gaps.
I'll also share an incredible free tool I've found to help my son with math - Khan Academy. For more information about how I'm leveraging Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
If your child needs extra help with math, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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In this episode, we chat with the head of Parent Shield Fort Worth, a literacy advocacy initiative empowering parents to understand their children's literacy levels and nurture their growth. Join us as Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, Parent Shield founder, shares her personal journey learning to advocate for her child and other children and parents in her community. Get ready to learn the difference between good grades and true academic preparation.
Trenace's narrative is an inspiring call to action—encouraging you to ensure your own child's success and advocate for parents who might be unaware that their children aren't on the path to literacy.
To learn more about Parent Shield Fort Worth, please visit https://www.parentshield.org/ or follow them on facebook. You can also read their recent report on literacy here.
If your child needs extra help with reading or writing, the Kumon program may be a good resource for you. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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Hey there! I’m so excited to launch the Raising Young Achievers Podcast with episode 1!! In this introductory episode, I share a pivotal moment that fueled my passion for supporting parents in navigating their children's education journey. This episode was actually from my first podcast, The Rise Society, and it was Inspired by a podcast series I listened to on the American literacy crisis.
This episode marked the moment that I fully realized the crucial role parents play in supplementing their kids' education. This realization, along with my own experiences as a mom, led me to create The Raising Young Achievers podcast. Please join me for this first episode and many more to come as we explore what it really takes for our kids to thrive inside and outside of school.
To listen to the podcast series that inspired it all, check out AMP Reports Sold a Story.
For more information about how I'm leveraging the free tool Khan Academy to help my son improve his math skills, check out my Math Mastery workshop. It's completely free and has everything you need to get started today.
In this episode I also mention Kumon. If you are interested in getting your child assessed and learning more about the program, please reach out to your local Kumon and let them know you have a discount code. Use the code shareea.a.woods and you’ll get $25 off your registration fee and we will receive $25 to use to grow the podcast!
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As parents, we all want to see our kids win in school and in life. And I've learned firsthand how hard it can be to figure out the right things to do, to help them succeed.
If you've been wondering how to help your child really show what they can do in school. You're in the right place. I created this podcast because I don't believe it should be hard to figure out how to help your kids. So I'm going to make it as simple and streamlined as possible for you to give your kids what they need to really show up and be successful in school.
You can look forward to solo episodes where I'll provide resources and actionable strategies that I've collected on my journey to support my own son and through my decade long career in college access. But that's not all, I've also lined up incredible interviews with experts in fields, ranging from parent coaching to academic studies, to identity development and even college advising. Yes. It's already time to start thinking about college, but don't stress. I've got you covered.
If you're committed to providing your child with the best possible education and preparing them for a future of opportunity, then hit the subscribe button right now and join me on this incredible journey.
I can't wait to meet you. Let's help our kids grow together.
