Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades

Daniela Dohnert has helped teens and young adults build confidence, self-awareness, and healthier communication with their parents. Through practical coaching tools and creative art-based reflection, the business supports young people in expressing what they feel, understanding who they are, and making choices with more clarity. It also helps parents move from lecturing and worrying to listening, guiding, and creating calmer conversations at home. Daniela D Coaching was founded by Daniela. She is dedicated to helping families feel more connected, understood, and supported.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How art and creative activities help teens express feelings, overcome challenges, and open up more naturallyWhy it is good to focus on individual growth and abilities rather than expecting straight A'sWhen to listen more and talk less Ways to recognize what's going well, when to acknowledge challenges, and share your own experiences to help your teen feel supported and understoodYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can find Daniela Dohnert by emailing her at [email protected]. Her website is https://www.danielad-coach.com. Her social media platforms are: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danieladcoaching and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielaDohnert. You can download her free parent-teen connection guide here: https://www.danielad-coach.com/connection-guide. We’d love to learn more about your child and how we can support your family. Schedule a free consultation with Helen Panos to discuss your child’s needs, explore advocacy resources, and learn about tutoring options. Text Helen at 770-282-9931 or email her at the address listed above to get started.

Adriane Thompson is a certified parent coach, communication and social-emotional learning play coach, and founder of Raising Kids With Purpose. With a background in education, Adriane helps families with neurodivergent and highly emotional kids create calmer, more connected homes through her coaching programs, podcast, and PURPOSE Framework—a brain-based, relationship-first approach to parenting. She also coaches children one-on-one to build communication and emotional resilience skills. Her mission is to empower families to break generational cycles of behaviorism and raise kids with intention and purpose.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How identifying family values creates a strong foundation for connection, expectations, and positive behavior.Why regular family meetings help children build communication skills, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.How involving kids in family decisions, chores, and schedules strengthens executive functioning skills and independence.Why setting clear boundaries that teach skills rather than punish behavior helps children develop emotional regulation, autonomy, and self-control.You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can find Adriane at [email protected] .Her website is www.raisingkidswithpurpose.com. You can also follow her on her social media channels: www.instagram.com/raisingkidswithpurpose, www.facebook.com/raisingkidswithpurpose. You can get her FREE toolkit here: subscribepage.com/familyvaluestoolkit.We’d love to learn more about your child and how we can support your family. Schedule a free consultation with Helen Panos to discuss your child’s needs, explore advocacy resources, and learn about tutoring options. Text Helen at 770-282-9931 or email her at the address listed above to get started.

Krystal is an Executive Function/ADHD Coach for Dynamis Learning. She also holds certifications in Academic, Career, and Life Coaching. Krystal works with parents of kids with ADHD, high school students, college students, and adults. Having ADHD herself allows her to deeply understand her clients' challenges, fostering a strong rapport that can be beneficial for achieving their goals.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:What true self-advocacy looks like and why it should happen before a student reaches a crisis pointHow parents can build independence by supporting their child without stepping in to do everything for themHow ADHD creativity can become an academic strength when students learn to work with the way their brain learns bestWhy confidence and self-awareness are essential for helping students become stronger self-advocatesYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. We’d love to learn more about your child and how we can support your family. Schedule a free consultation with Helen Panos to discuss your child’s needs, explore advocacy resources, and learn about tutoring options. Text Helen at 770-282-9931 or email her at the address listed above to get started.

Alexa Walker is a maternal mental health therapist and speaker who helps people break survival mode cycles using curiosity and compassion. Grounded in trauma and nervous system education, her work helps parents understand not just what's happening with their children, but what's happening within themselves during the moments that feel the hardest. By exploring the beliefs, experiences, and expectations we bring into parenting, Alexa helps parents build greater awareness, self-compassion, and connection with themselves and their children.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How your hardest seasons can help shape your purposeHow to reframe shame, guilt, and fear so they don’t control youWhy your child’s behavior doesn’t define whether you had a successful parenting dayWhy moms don’t have to navigate the challenges of motherhood aloneYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can reach Alexa Walker at [email protected]. Her website is https://www.counselingreimagined.com. Her social media channels are www.linkedin.com/in/alexagwalker and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexagallowaywalker. If today's conversation resonated with you and you're finding yourself curious about some of the stories, you can reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call for therapy at her website.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

Antoinette Elliott is the founder of All Our Children Elite Childcare Academy, a nature-based childcare program serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Her passion for working with children grew through years of tutoring, volunteering, substitute teaching, and caring for family and friends. Antoinette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics from Auburn University Montgomery and later pursued extensive training in early childhood education, earning credentials in child development, infant and toddler care, childcare administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She created All Our Children Elite Childcare Academy to help children develop a love of nature, healthy eating habits, independence, kindness, and confidence. The academy also supports families by providing vegetarian meals, outdoor play clothing, and diapers and wipes for children age two and under.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How to set loving boundaries and offer choicesWays you can advocate for the environment your child truly needsWhy Families can often access more resources than they realizeWhen consistency makes transitions easierYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can reach Antoinette Elliott at [email protected]. Her website is https://aocelitechildcare.com/. Her social media channels are TikTok @allourchildren or Facebook: Allourchildrenelitechildcare. You can get the Free Parent Peach Pack at https://parent-peace-landing.lovable.app/To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. 

Celia Talbot became involved with Revved Up Kids many years ago. It is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting children and teens from sexual abuse through prevention programs focused on personal safety, both in person and online. She strongly believes every child deserves the knowledge and skills to help protect themselves. Revved Up Kids has trained more than 50,000 children and teens across metro Atlanta. She is passionate about spreading the word so she can reach even more families and help keep children safe.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How safety skills can stay with kids for years and potentially save them laterWays predators are increasingly reaching children onlineWhy Revved Up Kids has trained more than 50,000 children and teens How just $25 can help provide prevention training for one childYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can reach Celia Talbot at [email protected] or at the website Revvedupkids.org. You can also find her on LinkedIn. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. 

Dr. Linda Silbert, PhD, is an award-winning author, educator, and counselor who has helped thousands of students achieve greater academic, emotional, and social success. Along with her husband, Alvin Silbert, EdD, she co-authored the award-winning book Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids and its updated edition, Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades: What Parents Need to Know and Do, available on Amazon and at other major booksellers.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:Why good kids can still struggle academicallyWhat parents can do when a child is struggling in schoolHow to protect a child’s self-worth during academic challengesInsights from an experienced educator and counselorYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. You can reach Dr. Linda Silbert at [email protected] or visit her website at stronglearning.com. You can also connect with Strong Learning on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrongLearningInc | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stronglearningcenter. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. 

Anastasios has an academic background in linguistics, philosophy, and classical studies, with a passion for tutoring students of all levels in math, Spanish, language arts, and standardized test-taking strategies.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:Ways to turn test prep into a gameHow to help students discover ideas to learn best Ideas to build confidence through specific, authentic praiseWhy you should pair correction with encouragementYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. 

Helen Panos is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in public schools. She founded Dynamis Learning 10 years ago, offering nationwide K–12 tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, college application support, executive function coaching, and essay writing. Helen leads a team of up to 25 specialized tutors dedicated to helping students succeed.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:When to start SAT prepHow to create a realistic study scheduleWays to strengthen your student’s executive function skillsWhy it’s important to address test anxiety directlyYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. 

Charlotte Hughes is a college admissions and test prep coach with Dynamis Learning. With over two and a half years of tutoring experience and top scores of 36 on the ACT and 1520 on the SAT, she guides students toward test success and compelling essay writing. Drawing on her background as a creative writer and novelist, Charlotte helps students uncover and articulate their unique stories. Her students have earned acceptances to top institutions, including Princeton, Yale, Duke, Vanderbilt, USC, UNC, Clemson, and UF Honors. She graduated from Yale cum laude in English. . On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:Why SAT/ACT scores are becoming important againHow a memorable essay can come from an everyday storyCreative ways to make a great college essay Why authenticity matters more than perfectionYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at [email protected]. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.