Learning @ Home

Building resilience in kids in today's world is so important. We talk with Alison Parker & Lacey Frank, two moms who are former teachers and now run Tutor Doctor of the Emerald Coast, about why building resilience is imperative to help kids thrive in academics and in life. They give advice on how to foster strong relationships with your kids, how to role model resilience, and how to teach children that failure is OK.

With students out of school over the summer months, it’s important that learning continues to ensure they progress academically rather than be affected by summer learning loss. We discuss some fun and easy educational activities your child can do during the summer months!

Juma Inniss from the Message Movement, joins host Gil Cadiz to discuss why critical thinking skills and media literacy is so important for teens in a world where information is so easily accessible.
The Message is a movement to empower teens to become empowered adults. They equip them with 21st century life skills through nontraditional programs that employ live music and popular culture as vehicles for learning. Their work focuses on media literacy, critical thinking, and healthy decision-making as keys to unlocking positive life outcomes. Learn more about the Message Movement here: www.themessagemovement.com

Teenagers often leave school with little knowledge or understanding of how best to manage their finances, which is an invaluable life skill to have. Tim Morris, Director of Franchise Success at Tutor Doctor and former business owner, shares how he taught his two children these important skills.

Bob Rosedale joins host, Gil Cadiz, and co-host, Ryzwana Hafiz, to discuss why executive functioning skills are so important for students. Using his experience in the United States Air Force, Bob pioneered Tutor Doctor's X-Skills program. X-skills focuses on developing students' executive functioning skills including organization, prioritization, and time management.
This episode provides insights into how underdeveloped executive functioning skills can impact students from elementary school all the way to university, and gives parents tips and advice on how to help their kids develop these vital skills.