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Episode 82: Back-to-School Balance: Healthy Habits to Calm Teen Anxiety – Jamie Roberts
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Back-to-school season can bring more than sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks-it can stir up serious anxiety for students, especially those with learning challenges. In this episode, licensed therapist Jamie Roberts joins Jill Stowell to explore the emotional landscape teens…
Episode 81: Study Skills Tips for Back-to-School Success – Jessyka Coulter
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode The start of a new school year can feel exciting-and overwhelming. In this episode, Jill talks with study skills coach Jessyka Coulter about the tools teens actually need to feel confident, organized, and in control of their learning. Whether…
Episode 80: Rediscover Joy: Parenting Beyond the Struggle – Cherie Francis-Boegeman
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this heartfelt conversation, Jill Stowell and occupational therapist Cherie Francis-Boegeman explore how sensory integration and play can transform challenging behaviors and bring joy back into parenting. Together, they uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface and how…
Episode 79: The Freedom Scholar Podcast: Eliminate Learning Disability Accommodations – Kami Wanous
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this special episode, Jill Stowell joins The Freedom Scholar Podcast with host Kami Wanous to talk about why learning disabilities don’t have to be permanent. Jill explains how most learning challenges stem from weak underlying processing skills-and how targeted…
Episode 78: Play First and Learning Will Follow – Jena Ponti Jauchius
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this episode, Jill Stowell and guest Jena Ponti Jauchius dive into the critical role of outdoor, unstructured play in child development. They explore how movement, sensory experiences, and environmental factors shape learning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. …
Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive
To watch as a podcast episode, click here https://youtu.be/m29_ozCBUeM Does homework feel like a never-ending battle in your home? Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or paying attention in school? You’re not alone. Many bright, capable children face challenges with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. The good news? With the right strategies, support, and interventions,…
Episode 77: How to Support Your Dyslexic Teen – Jessyka Coulter
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this insightful interview from Jessyka Coulter’s Fall Into High School and Beyond event, Jill Stowell, founder of Stowell Learning Centers, shares how parents can move beyond Band-Aid solutions like accommodations and address the root causes of learning struggles. In…
Episode 76: Holiday Harmony: Keeping Kids Regulated and Connected – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode Jill Stowell shares 7 practical tips to help kids stay calm, regulated, and connected during the holidays. From maintaining predictable routines and using visual schedules to creating “safe zones” and focusing on connection over perfection, these strategies are designed…
Episode 75: Tips for Dysgraphic Learners – Jill Stowell
Watch Play Video Listen Youtube Spotify Audible Google Podcast Podbean In this Episode In this episode, Jill Stowell shares practical strategies to support students with dysgraphia, a learning disability that impacts writing. Dysgraphic learners often struggle with letter formation, spelling, and organizing their thoughts on paper, which can make writing tasks frustrating and overwhelming.…
The Role of Auditory Processing in Dyslexia
Have you ever watched your child stare at a book and wonder, “Why is this so hard for them when they’re so bright in other ways?” Maybe they’re great at telling stories or solving puzzles, but reading a simple sentence feels like climbing a mountain. You’re not alone—and neither is your child. The reason might…