EP252: How To Advocate For Kids Struggling In School With Scotti Weintraub
Wed Feb 04 2026
If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how understanding your child’s brain and reframing diagnosis as empowerment can turn that frustration into confidence. Tune in to learn how small mindset shifts and stronger partnerships with teachers can transform your child’s school experience.
What to expect in this episode:
Why viewing your child’s school struggles with curiosity, not frustration, can change everythingHow reframing a diagnosis as a gift empowers kids to understand their own brains and begin to thrivePractical ways to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with teachersWhy middle and high school “walls” aren’t failures, but opportunities for growth and advocacyHow small steps in self-advocacy prepare kids for independence and lifelong confidence
About Scotti Weintraub, MA
Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and educator. She knows exactly how hard it is to support a child who’s struggling at school. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.
Connect with Scotti
Website: Reframe Parenting Podcast: The Unlocking School Success Podcast Instagram: @reframeparentingThreads: @reframeparenting
Related Links:
EP210: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School and What Executive Function Has to Do With It
https://impactparents.com/why-smart-kids-struggle-in-school-and-what-executive-function-has-to-do-with-it/EP219: How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom
https://impactparents.com/how-to-help-adhd-students-succeed-in-the-classroom/EP230: Structure Time: Back to School with Systems That Work
https://impactparents.com/structure-time-back-to-school-with-systems-that-work/ Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift
Connect with Impact Parents:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
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If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how understanding your child’s brain and reframing diagnosis as empowerment can turn that frustration into confidence. Tune in to learn how small mindset shifts and stronger partnerships with teachers can transform your child’s school experience. What to expect in this episode: Why viewing your child’s school struggles with curiosity, not frustration, can change everythingHow reframing a diagnosis as a gift empowers kids to understand their own brains and begin to thrivePractical ways to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with teachersWhy middle and high school “walls” aren’t failures, but opportunities for growth and advocacyHow small steps in self-advocacy prepare kids for independence and lifelong confidence About Scotti Weintraub, MA Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and educator. She knows exactly how hard it is to support a child who’s struggling at school. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible. Connect with Scotti Website: Reframe Parenting Podcast: The Unlocking School Success Podcast Instagram: @reframeparentingThreads: @reframeparenting Related Links: EP210: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School and What Executive Function Has to Do With It https://impactparents.com/why-smart-kids-struggle-in-school-and-what-executive-function-has-to-do-with-it/EP219: How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom https://impactparents.com/how-to-help-adhd-students-succeed-in-the-classroom/EP230: Structure Time: Back to School with Systems That Work https://impactparents.com/structure-time-back-to-school-with-systems-that-work/ Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents Sponsors "Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods. Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com