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35: (Best of) ADHD and Executive Functioning Jan 01, 2019

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Happy New Year! Rachel & Steph do a deep dive on ADHD and how ADHD and executive functioning are connected. This episode is completely applicable to parents of all students this episode is totally applicable to your child and you will absolutely learn tips, tricks, and strategies on how to partner with your child in reading, writing, and math. They also discuss how executive functioning itself can be strengthened and the best ways to support your student. Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Episode 02 “How to Calendar” Episode 05 “Executive Functioning (and why everyone is talking about it)”

34: (Best of) Executive Functioning (and why everyone is talking about it) Dec 25, 2018

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Happy Holidays, Smarties! It is so critical to understand executive functioning because EVERYTHING that has to do with “doing” life is impacted by executive functioning. There are many different definitions of executive functioning (EF) and in this episode, Rachel & Steph discuss what executive functioning is in the context of educational therapy. They highlight 7 domains of executive functioning (organizing/planning/prioritizing, time, memory, motivation, stress management, self-knowledge/metacognition and sustaining effort/processing) that impact a person’s ability to function in school and life. Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 00: Who we are and how we got here Ep 2: How to Calendar Ep 5: Executive Functioning and (why everyone is talking about it) Ep 10: ADHD and Executive Function Ep 16: “Why does your backpack look like that?” Ep 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing and Executive Functioning Ep 21: EF Strategies for Writing Part 1 Ep 22: EF Strategies for Writing Part 2 Ep 24: Respecting the POP: Prioritizing, Organizing, & Planning Ep 25: All in Good Time: How to manage time and get going Ep 27: How to make Memory Work Ep 28: Motivating the Unmotivated

33: Six Rules for Winter Break Dec 18, 2018

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Winter Break is coming! Listen to this episode to hear: How important it is to relax and WHYHow to practice and hone skills in a way that your child will think is funHow to get ready to start 2019 Both Kapp Educational Therapy Group (Rachel) and My Ed Therapist (Steph) are hiring! To be considered to join Rachel’s team, click here. To be considered to join Steph’s team, click here. Minimize With Purpose- our friend Caitlin who is the Konmari consultant Slow Burn Podcast Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 16 Why does your backpack look like that? Ep 02 How to Calendar Ep 03 The Do’s and Don’ts of Studying Ep 04 Creating a Study Plan Ep 32 Our favorite Apps and Games of 2018

32: Our Favorite Apps and Games of 2018 Dec 11, 2018

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Ever wonder what apps and games we love in session? Well, you all asked us so here you go! Rachel does her best to keep up with Steph’s game/app “guru-ness” and both women share their favorite games and apps of 2018! Both Kapp Educational Therapy Group (Rachel) and My Ed Therapist (Steph) are hiring! To be considered to join Rachel’s team, click here. To be considered to join Steph’s team, click here. Other episodes mentioned: 19: Steph’s Top Games and Apps 24: Respecting the POP 4: Creating a Study Plan Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

31: 2 Steps Forward 1 Step Back Dec 04, 2018

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Both Kapp Educational Therapy Group (Rachel) and My Ed Therapist (Steph) are hiring! To be considered to join Rachel’s team, click here. To be considered to join Steph’s team, click here. In this episode, Rachel & Steph dig into one of the more frustrating aspects of educational therapy--as soon as you start to make progress in one area, another one area of focus emerges. In this episode, they equate the educational therapy process to the old arcade game, Whack-A-Mole. Then they talk about the need to create moments of celebration and validation for the progress each learner has made (and why to sometimes create those moments artificially). Additionally, they talk about the impact of mindset in the context of educational therapy. Other episodes mentioned: 24: Respecting the POP Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

30: The Magic Pill Nov 27, 2018

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There is no quick fix. There is no silver bullet. There is no “magic pill” that will suddenly change everything for your child. Instant solutions simply don’t exist. This is why we, as educational therapists, work towards establishing positive, attainable and realistic goals--and why we always stress to tackle one goal at a time. We dig into all this in this episode and discuss medication for learners with ADHD. Biz Chix Podcast Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

29: Frequently Asked Questions Nov 20, 2018

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We get the same questions all the time from new parents calling us to begin the process of educational therapy. In this episode, we answer all your frequently asked questions about educational therapy including: How long it takes What is a typical session like Insurance Ages of students we work with and our prior experiences How educational therapy is different from tutoring How to figure out if your child is a good fit We invite you to sign up for an introductory call with Rachel (schedule at www.kappedtherapy.com) or Stephanie (schedule at www.myedtherapist.com) if you’re interested in working one-on-one with us or our team. We both work virtually and would be honored to guide you through this process. We also invite you to do a one-time coaching call with BOTH of us. E-mail us at learnsmarterpodcast@gmail.com to get that booked. Other episodes mentioned: 8: A Session in the Life 7: Educational Therapy vs. Tutoring

28: Motivating the Unmotivated Nov 13, 2018

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Rachel and Steph do a deep dive on motivation. Hear why they don’t believe any student is ever “lazy” and what language they use instead. Also, they talk about why motivation suddenly stops for students who struggle in school. Then they dissect the differences between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and the parallels between growth and fixed mindset that they’ve observed. Of course, they give you their tips and tricks for promoting motivation as well! Other episodes mentioned: 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing & Executive Functioning 21: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 1 22: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 2 24: Respecting the POP 25: How To Make Memory Work 27: How to Make Memory Work Books: I Can’t Do That, Yet Mindsets For Parents Phrases For Growth Mindset Mathematical Mindsets Mindset Mathematics Books Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6

27: How to Make Memory Work Nov 06, 2018

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Today, Rachel & Steph demystify memory. They talk all about short term, working (the most important for school) and long term memory. We talk about how school is truly set up to reward those with good memory, challenges those with weaker memory and the strong link between memory and learning. Of COURSE, you’ll get to hear some of their favorite strategies as well. Educated Other episodes mentioned: Ep 23: The Highly Gifted Student Ep 4: Creating a Study Plan Ep 26: What kind of learner is your child? Ep 03: The Do’s and Don’ts of Studying Facebook group

26: What kind of learner is your child? Oct 30, 2018

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Understanding your learners learning profile is essential when making decisions about what school to attend or helping cultivate a relationship of understanding with your child’s teacher. The natural styles and affinities of different learners directly impact the type of instruction, strategies, tips, and tricks we give to a student. In this episode, Rachel & Steph only talk about 3 different learning styles: auditory, kinesthetic and visual learners. They describe what they mean, how to know which type of learner is YOUR learner and how to connect their learning style with their current academic experience. Other episodes mentioned: Ep 24: Respecting the POP Ep 25: All in Good Time: How to manage time and get going

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