How to Advocate for Your Child at School (Without Being “That Parent”) with Scotti Weintraub, EP134

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You've gotten THAT school email. And now, there's that sinking feeling that things aren't working and that you need more direction. Help is on the way!

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin is joined by Scotti Weintraub, a Parent School Navigator who helps families confidently partner with schools when kids are struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally.

Together, they talk about how to advocate for your child without feeling pushy, defensive, or overwhelmed—even when the feedback from school feels heavy or confusing.

You’ll learn:

• How to talk to teachers using language that builds collaboration (not conflict)
• Why leading with your child’s strengths changes everything
• The simple phrase that lowers defensiveness fast: “I wonder…”
• How to focus on next best steps instead of trying to fix everything at once
• Why school success is about more than grades—and what really matters long term

This episode is especially helpful if:

• You’re getting frequent emails or calls from school
• You suspect something is “off” with learning or behavior
• Your child has ADHD, learning differences, or school anxiety
• You want to support your child without becoming “that parent”

If school feels stressful right now, this conversation will help you find more clarity, confidence, and calm—one step at a time.

Connect with Scotti Weintraub:

Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and podcast host who knows firsthand how hard it is to support a child when school isn’t working. Parenting her own two teens has taught her about anxiety, ADHD, learning differences, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. Now she helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child truly needs, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.

• Visit https://www.reframeparenting.com/
• Contact Scotti: https://www.reframeparenting.com/contact
• Take the FREE quiz: https://www.reframeparenting.com/quiz-golden-girls

Connect with Dori

Website & children’s book coaching: https://www.doridurbin.com

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