If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why won’t my kid just try harder?”—this episode is for you. We’re busting the myth of the “lazy” kid and digging into the real reasons behind missed homework, shutdowns, and school resistance. You’ll leave with a powerful reframe and one small challenge to help you respond with insight, not frustration.

Summer might feel like a time to totally unplug from school—but in this episode, I’m sharing why it’s actually the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a smoother year ahead. With a little intention (and zero pressure), you can use this slower season to reflect, get organized, and show up in the fall with more clarity and confidence. Stick around for one simple exercise that will help you celebrate what is working—and build on it.

n this kickoff episode of Unlocking School Success, host Scotti Weintraub shares the personal story behind the podcast—and why navigating school shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language. You’ll learn three big reasons why parent advocacy matters, what often gets in the way, and how to take the next best step with confidence.

If school emails make your stomach drop and meetings leave you more lost than informed, Unlocking School Success is for you.
Host Scotti Weintraub gets real about what it’s like to parent through anxiety, learning challenges, and school pushback—and offers clear, actionable strategies to help you support your child and feel empowered, not alone.

End-of-year school stress is real—especially for kids who struggle with change. Learn how to manage meltdowns, cut through chaos, and ease into summer with smart, compassionate strategies.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week so it’s a great time to remember one of the most powerful things we can do is to show teachers that we’re here, pitching in, and working alongside them for the success of our kids and all students.

Discover practical strategies to handle afterschool meltdowns, also known as Afterschool Restraint Collapse, and support your child’s emotional needs during tough transitions from school to home.

Here are the five beliefs that guide every coaching session, workshop, and email I send. They’re compass points of Reframe Parenting, and I’m sharing them here so you know where I’m coming from, but also to give you plenty to consider about your own child’s school journey.

Let's dive into some practical tips and strategies for communicating with teachers, understanding the underlying causes of behavior issues, and working together to find solutions. 

Behavior is more than just actions—it’s communication. In this blog, learn how to help schools uncover the "why" behind your child’s challenges and advocate for the support they need.

When parents are engaged in their child's education, kids are more likely to succeed. But you’ve got a job, a household to manage, and a million different obligations. Plus, you’re not at school everyday. Here are the best ways support your child's education by getting more involved.

self-advocacy is the ability to express your own needs, wants, and feelings effectively. Kids learning to advocate for themselves at school is one of the most valuable skills a child can develop—one that will serve them far beyond the classroom.

Let’s dig into 7 important warning signs that indicate your child might need extra assistance. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but knowing where they are struggling is the first step (and a big one too!).

I’ve gathered together my top 5 tried and true phrases to use to have these sometimes-difficult conversations with teachers.

When you’ve got a kid who’s having trouble at school, reaching out to their teachers and asking questions is my #1 piece of advice.

Your kid is having a hard time at school. What’s a parent to do to help them?
4 things you can try when your student is struggling in school.

Asking for help at school for our kids can be really hard.

What’s a parent to do?
Here are 5 questions to ask your teacher when you think your child needs more help at school.

Does your child’s school still teach handwriting? And I don’t mean just spend a month or two on it. I mean actively include handwriting in the everyday curriculum. Hopefully yes, but likely not as much as they should.

Handwriting is a KEY component of literacy. Some argue just as important as reading. Read about why it’s so important and the red flags you can watch for.

Getting a phone call or email from school that something’s gone wrong or our kid’s in trouble can send any parent into panic.

But before we react from a place of fear or anger, let’s take a deep breath and find a calmer way to respond.

Wondering why your teen can’t follow through or seems overly emotional?

The key might be the teenage brain!
Their growing and developing brains can tell us a lot about what’s happening with our teens.