Roots and Wings

Hello, and welcome back to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re here today. If you’re tuning in, chances are you or someone you care about is staring down the barrel of standardized testing season. Whether it’s your child’s first big test or their tenth, the words “standardized test” tend to come with a lot of baggage—stress, anxiety, and often a heap of expectations. Today, we’re diving into how we can help our kids prepare for these tests without piling on the pressure.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so excited you’re here with me today. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or both, we’re diving into a topic that touches all of us in one way or another: “Parent-Teacher Relationships: Collaborating for Success.”

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome back to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and as always, I’m so happy you’re here. Today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever sat down to help with homework and felt like they were entering a battlefield instead of a study session. We’re talking about “Homework Help: Creating Productive Study Habits.” Whether you’ve got a preschooler learning their ABCs, a middle schooler tackling long division, or a teenager grappling with algebra or essays, this episode is packed with tips, strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement to make homework time less stressful and more successful.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Parenting is an extraordinary journey, isn’t it? No two children are alike, and every one of them brings their own unique blend of strengths, challenges, and possibilities into the world. Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating and sometimes misunderstood topic: “Gifted Children: Nurturing Advanced Abilities.” If you’re a parent, teacher, or anyone lucky enough to have a gifted child in your life, this episode is for you.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re here with me today. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or someone simply curious about learning disabilities, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both deeply personal and incredibly important: “Learning Disabilities: Identification and Support Strategies.”

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re here today. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or just someone interested in raising confident, empathetic problem-solvers, this episode is for you. Today, we’re exploring the topic of “Conflict Resolution Skills: Teaching Problem-Solving.” Conflict is a part of life—it happens in families, at school, in workplaces, and even between close friends. The ability to handle it well isn’t just a skill; it’s a life tool that can shape our relationships, our decisions, and even our sense of self.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome back to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and today we’re diving into a topic that many parents encounter at some point in their journey: dishonesty. Whether it’s a small fib about who ate the last cookie or something bigger that shakes the foundation of trust, dealing with dishonesty can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. But it’s also one of the most important opportunities for growth—for both you and your child. So today, we’re going to explore why kids lie, how to address it in ways that strengthen trust, and how to lay the groundwork for honesty in your relationship.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart because it’s something every parent encounters at one time or another: helping children manage their anger. The episode is called “Anger Management for Kids: Helping Children Handle Strong Emotions.” If you’ve ever witnessed your child in the throes of a meltdown or struggled to help them calm down after a particularly rough day, you’re not alone. Strong emotions like anger are a natural part of growing up, and learning how to manage them is one of the most important skills we can teach our children.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, and welcome back to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re here with me today. If you’re tuning in for the first time, welcome! This is a space where we explore the joys and challenges of parenting with honesty, warmth, and a touch of curiosity. Today, we’re diving into a topic that every parent grapples with: “Understanding Misbehavior: The Messages Behind Actions.”

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the Roots and Wings podcast. I’m Liesel, and I’m so glad you’re joining me today. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or just someone interested in how we motivate behavior—especially in kids—this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into the topic of behavioral contracts and reward systems. These are tools that can help kids understand expectations, take responsibility for their actions, and feel motivated to make positive choices. We’ll talk about what they are, how they work, and how to use them in a way that builds cooperation and trust, rather than creating power struggles.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.