Cultivating Excellence Podcast
Cultivating Excellence is the podcast for professional parents who are passionate about their children's education, success, and happiness. Your host, Dr.
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EP 44 - Resiliance Skills from Sports Psychology (opens the original)
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Student-athletes who reach their full potential have both healthy bodies and healthy minds. In this episode, sports psychologists, Dr. Virginia Jones and Dr. Brenna Chirby share insights from their work with student-athletes at MindBalanceSPORT mindbalancesport.com . Based in Northern Virginia, MindBalanceSPORT works with individuals, teams, schools, and parents across the U.S. to help athletes develop the mental skills they need to perform at their best—both in sports and in life. Dr. Jones and
EP 43 - The Power of Thoughtful Co-Regulation (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Dr. Rick Silver discusses the complexities of parenting, particularly focusing on understanding children's motivation and the importance of effective communication. He emphasizes the need for parents to be curious about their children's internal states and to foster a supportive environment that encourages intrinsic motivation. The discussion covers various aspects of motivation, including biological factors, the impact of stress, and the significance of co-regulation. Dr.
EP 42 - Success for Bright Neurodivergent Kids: From Connection to Celebration (opens the original)
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Dr. Norrine Russell, expert coach for high potential, complicated students, walks us through the journey of raising bright, neurodivergent kids. She discussed her book Asking the Right Questions About ADHD, which details the assessment journey. We also get into challenging issues such as setbacks, preparing for transition, and building your team of experts. Norrine offers coaching all across the country, so reach out to her here https://russellcoaching.com/
EP 41 - How to Decode Your Child's Behavior: A Pediatrician's Guide (opens the original)
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In this insightful interview, Dr. Kristen Cook shares practical parenting strategies rooted in understanding child development and emotional intelligence. Topics include managing tantrums, the impact of behavior as communication, and fostering healthy sleep and eating habits. Dr Kristen is a pediatrician, author, podcaster (check out the Mom Doc Talk Podcast!) and mother of two. Learn all about her at https://www.kristencookmd.com/ Check out her books, Parenting Redefined and I Got You Mama! on
EP 40 - Parenting for Self-Reliance? (opens the original)
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In this episode Joe Sanok, Counselor, and Rebecca talk about making modern parenting less stressful with practical, actionable advice. We cover getting out of the perfectionist mindset so you can actually enjoy your time with your kids, with special advice if you're a single parent or co-parenting. Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day workweek boosts creativity and product
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