Episodes
June 17, 2020
Covid-19 Discussion With a Parent | Shari Howard - Ep 63
These are scary times. Your students academic future is up in the air. Should you take action? We’ve never lived through something like this before. Here is part of the series “Conversations with Home Learning Parents” featur...
June 13, 2020
60 Day Academic Challenge – Keep Your Kids Accountable & Motivated - Ep 62
The 60 Day Academic Challenge – How To Keep Your Kids Accountable & Motivated This Summer Are you finding it difficult to keep your kids accountable this summer? Success Doctor Steven Greene discusses a 60 day challenge that ...
June 12, 2020
Success Doctor Meets the College Success Professor! | Phenix Frazier Badmus - Ep 61
The Success Doctor and The College Success Professor join forces to tell you what you need to have a successful semester this fall. Time management, information management and creating a daily success plan are the foundationa...
June 7, 2020
Summer Academic Opportunities – What are your options? - Ep 60
Summer time is stressful for parents. Kids out of school, & with Coronavirus going on, the future is more uncertain than ever. Here are some options you have for the summer – all discussed in this podcast episode: Academic re...
May 30, 2020
The Third “C”: Community - Ep 59
This is the 3rd in a series: The 3 C’s of Success. Commitment Consistency Community Many studies have shown that family characteristics can significantly affect children’s development and school achievement. Beyond the immedi...
May 28, 2020
Real & Raw: Conversation with a Parent | Jamie Palmer - Ep 58
The day is finally here! We’ve been teasing the idea of interviewing a parent of a student on mAke the grAde & we can’t wait for you to dive deep into this episode with Jamie Palmer. Enjoy! Helpful mAke the grAde Resources me...
May 23, 2020
The Second “C”: Consistency! - Ep 57
This is the 2rd in a series: The 3 C’s of Success. Commitment Consistency Community Discover how to go from CHAOS to ORDER – without burning out or running in circles! Consistency is critical to creating space for effective l...
May 17, 2020
The First “C”: Commitment - Ep 56
This is the 1st in a series: The 3 C’s of Success (Commitment, Consistency, and Community). Commitment! The dreaded word. But it doesn’t have to be a negative… Would you say you usually complete your goals? Commitment can be ...
May 14, 2020
Music Education: What You’re Missing | Jessica Peresta - Ep 55
Jessica Peresta is passionate about helping teachers and parents bring the love of music to kids. After receiving her Bachelors of Music Education from Oral Roberts University in 2004, she went on to accompany the Tulsa Child...
May 9, 2020
Why “Success” Should Have 3 C’s - Ep 54
I know you’re burning with curiosity with reading this title & I’ve got some great news for you.. You’re gonna have to check out this valuable & action-packed episode to figure out with the 3 C’s are
May 7, 2020
How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule | Vic Patalano - Ep 53
Medical fact: Improper sleep can have a deleterious effect on your child’s education and health. But this can be prevented. In this episode Dr Greene hosts Certified Sleep Expert and Mattress purveyor Vic Patalano from Mattre...
May 3, 2020
5 Structures You Need to Learn – Effectively! - Ep 52
Structures are all about creating an environment that facilitates great learning – they make it easier & more effortless to excel in school. Helpful Resources mentioned on this podcast: “Maximum Education: The Ultimate Guide ...
April 28, 2020
Feeding Students Right Without Wasting Time or Money | Dalia Kinsey - Ep 51
Dalia Kinsey is a School Nutrition Specialist and Health at Every Size Registered Dietitian on a mission to make health accessible to all by encouraging body respect and joyful movement. Dalia worked in public health for year...
April 26, 2020
The Best Virtual Learning Tools & Get Free Support - Ep 50
Education & academics are being affected across the board – from elementary levels to middle school through high school & college – circumstances have changed very quickly. Stay on top of your family situation – in this episo...
April 22, 2020
Turning Stress into Success | Noel Foy - Ep 49
As a Neuroeducator, Neuroeducational Consultant, Author of ABC Worry Free and founder of AMMPE, Noel’s mission is to help teachers, parents, coaches and students use the Neuroscience of learning to their advantage in quick, u...
April 19, 2020
I Can’t Teach Myself: Now What? - Ep 48
Many of us want to do it all on our own, and we beat ourselves up when we fail. Sometimes, we need support in certain areas. In today’s episode you’ll discover what steps to take when you’re trying to master something on your...
April 16, 2020
OCD & Anxiety | Marty Franklin, PhD - Ep 47
Dr. Franklin studies anxiety and body-focused repetitive behaviors (such as chronic tic disorders and trichotillomania, TTM) in children and adults. His clinical and research careers have centered on these disorders, with a p...
April 16, 2020
Trauma Informed Care | Jesse Kohler - Ep 46
CTIPP board member Jesse Kohler speaks to the importance of unified advocacy and activism in the creation of a trauma-informed society. He speaks to CTIPP’s role in promoting health and well-being for trauma survivors nationw...
April 12, 2020
Coronavirus & School: What You Need to Know - Ep 45
Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) into communities across the United States. Coronavirus.gov offers the most up to date information about this rapid...
April 4, 2020
Back to Basics: Time Management! - Ep 44
The mAke the grAde success community continues to be an excellent ongoing resource during this time period, and it will continue to be, but really it is a place to learn long term learning and educational strategies to help y...
March 28, 2020
Structure in the Chaos: How to Learn at Home - Ep 43
The Corona Covid-19 virus has affected our daily lives. Our children’s education and school routines have been abruptly interrupted and disconnected. Get your Tutoring Freebie here: https://makethegrade.net/structure-in-the-c...
March 21, 2020
Quarantined! Easy Home Activities for Better Grades - Ep 42
We are all stuck inside due to COVID-19! Dr. Greene touches on what that could mean for our education system and shares a story about one of his student’s home projects that will inspire you to take advantage of all this free...
March 19, 2020
Coaching for Business Success | David Bradley - Ep 41
Drawing upon his background as a successful architect and entrepreneur, David Bradley founded Blueprint For Living to offer professional consultation to individuals who seek to access their untapped potential and create great...
March 15, 2020
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Education Shutdown - Ep 40
It’s March 2020 & we are smack-dab in the middle of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. Many school districts are completely shut down and have converted to virtual online based teaching (or no school at all). Learn how to m...