Smart Parents Successful Students

Helen Panos
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I believe in the importance of helping children reach their potential so they will become well-rounded, intelligent citizens with a positive influence and impact on society. Hear from experts who can help give parents access to the best skills, strategies, tools, and resources to help their children be successful and ultimately excel in the world.

  1. 1d ago

    Navigating the New Realities of College Admissions

    Charlotte Hughes is a college admissions and test prep coach with Dynamis Learning. With over two and a half years of tutoring experience and top scores of 36 on the ACT and 1520 on the SAT, she guides students toward test success and compelling essay writing. Drawing on her background as a creative writer and novelist, Charlotte helps students uncover and articulate their unique stories. Her students have earned acceptances to top institutions, including Princeton, Yale, Duke, Vanderbilt, USC, UNC, Clemson, and UF Honors. She graduated from Yale cum laude in English.  .  On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why SAT/ACT scores are becoming important again How a memorable essay can come from an everyday story Creative ways to make a great college essay  Why authenticity matters more than perfection You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    Navigating the New Realities of College Admissions

  2. Aug 10

    Creating a Support System That Sticks

    With over 25 years of experience, Katina Thompson is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. She has an extensive background in early childhood special education and collaborative education, specializing in autism, behavioral disorders, ADHD, Deafblind education, AAC, and supporting individuals with a wide range of disabilities. As someone with ADHD herself, Katina brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to children, teens, and adults navigating executive function challenges. Her experience as a Circus Arts Therapist, combined with her passion for neurology, allows her to offer creative, out-of-the-box strategies that empower clients to build confidence and achieve success. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What a support system really is and how simple routines can make life easier Practical strategies for building lasting habits  Why some forms of accountability can backfire  How personalized support can reduce stress, increase independence, and improve organization at home, school, and work You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    Creating a Support System That Sticks

  3. Aug 7

    Getting the Ball Rolling: Helping Students Take Action

    With over 25 years of experience, Katina Thompson is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. She has an extensive background in early childhood special education and collaborative education, specializing in autism, behavioral disorders, ADHD, Deafblind education, AAC, and supporting individuals with a wide range of disabilities. As someone with ADHD herself, Katina brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to children, teens, and adults navigating executive function challenges. Her experience as a Circus Arts Therapist, combined with her passion for neurology, allows her to offer creative, out-of-the-box strategies that empower clients to build confidence and achieve success. .  On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: How to encourage students to take small steps and build momentum The difference between laziness and executive function challenges  Ways that movement helps activate the brain Why reducing screen distractions helps to create healthy dopamine alternatives You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    Getting the Ball Rolling: Helping Students Take Action

  4. Mar 18

    Managing Screen Time Without Conflict

    Tess Connolly, LCSW, is a Parent and Family Coach with over 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She is the founder of Mindful Kids and Families and the host of The Single Parenting Reset Show Podcast, where she shares practical tools to strengthen communication, reduce conflict, and build deeper connections with tweens and teens. Tess believes the most powerful parenting skill is already inside you—it’s rooted in the relationship you build with your child. She lives in Northern California with her teenage son and their dog, Red. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: ● What parents often get wrong about screen time and what they should focus on instead ● One practical shift to reduce power struggles when screen time becomes a constant conflict ● A realistic, long-term approach to managing screen time that works for busy families You can find Tess Connolly at her email- therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com. You can also find her at her www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com. Her Instagram link is: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulkidsandfamilies, along with her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCdDjLaE_vy6_3S75Z1N Q. You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com. To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    Managing Screen Time Without Conflict

  5. Mar 16

    What Kids Need When School Gets Hard or Behavior Isn’t the Problem

    Jaci Finneman is a parenting coach, speaker, and host of the No Problem Parenting Podcast, with over 30 years of experience helping parents turn everyday behavior struggles into manageable moments. She is the founder of No Problem Parenting™, a practical, confidence-based approach that teaches parents how to lead with clarity, prepare for challenges, and change the conversation—without power struggles or emotional exhaustion. Jaci’s work supports parents in becoming the steady, capable leaders their kids crave, even in the middle of tough behavior. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why capable kids sometimes push back, shut down, or seem unmotivated at school What confident parental leadership looks like for K–12 families, especially when kids resist homework, routines, or expectations A simple mindset shift and daily practice that parents can use to help kids build lasting responsibility and problem-solving skills How parents can respond without nagging or escalating You can find Jaci at jaci@noproblemparents.com. You can also find her on her social media platforms: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/noproblemparents/ and her Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/noproblemparents.  You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    What Kids Need When School Gets Hard or Behavior Isn’t the Problem

  6. Mar 10

    How Listening with Curiosity Helps Your Teen Discover Their Direction

    Rebecca Oertell is the founder of CoachMe2.world, a global nonprofit on a mission to ensure every teen has access to professional support during one of the most challenging and formative periods of their lives. Rebecca started CoachMe2.world after witnessing how today's teens are struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety, burnout, and achievement pressure—yet most families face insurmountable barriers to getting help. In 2026, CoachMe2.world is launching a Peer Coaching Program where teens will learn transformative coaching skills to support one another, creating a community of connection in a world where teens increasingly feel isolated and overwhelmed. On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why the modern parent-teen relationship is struggling and what is actually happening beneath the surface of daily friction How to recognize when your actions don't match your words and the simple shift that builds real trust  A practical tool you can use immediately to move from "lecturing" to truly hearing your teen Why shifting your focus from "college prep" to "adult prep" is the key to long-term success, and how peer coaching bridges that gap   You can find Rebecca Oertell at https://www.coachme2.world or email her at rebecca@coachme2.world. You can learn more and connect with a coach at www.coachme2.world. Visit the website to fill out her form.  You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.

    How Listening with Curiosity Helps Your Teen Discover Their Direction

  7. Mar 3

    When Your Teen Has No Idea What's Next

    Laurie Genevish, founder of My Ideal College, is a nationally recognized career consultant who has helped hundreds of families ease the stress of planning life after high school. Through her group coaching program, she empowers students to identify their best-fit careers and plan confidently, while equipping parents with strategies to support their teens. She believes that when families work together with a clear plan, success and savings follow.  On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: Why the best first move for an undecided teen isn't more college tours, but deeper self-discovery  How to determine if your teen is truly wired for a four-year degree or a high-impact alternative like trades or a gap year A tactical conversation starter to bypass "shut-down" mode and get resistant teens talking about the future  How  to use professional assessments to identify strengths before you spend a dime on tuition You can find Laurie at her website- www.myidealcollege.org. You can also reach her via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MyIdealCollege or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myidealcollege_official.  You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    When Your Teen Has No Idea What's Next

  8. Feb 24

    Big Feelings, Kind Connections: Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions

    Adrienne Achille is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist and owner of a private counseling practice in Marietta. She offers individual therapy services for ages 3 and older, family therapy, and parent coaching for those experiencing emotional regulation challenges, low self-esteem, and challenges coping with neurodiversity.   On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear: What the role of play, movement, and connection has in a child’s emotional development What you should focus on first when a child has big emotions or behavior struggles at school What co-regulation is and why it matters How parents can help children build emotional regulation skills at home You can reach Adrienne at adrienne@expressivehealing.org. Her website is https://www.expressivehealing.org/. You can also find her on her Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.achille.71. To schedule a 15 minute free consultation call, use the number: (404) 939-6196.  You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs, including advocacy resources, academic planning, and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

    Big Feelings, Kind Connections: Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions
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