Is school preparing kids for the future or just training them to chase scores? In this episode, Ted Dintersmith reveals why outdated priorities fail students and how creativity, agency, and happiness are the real keys to success. Tune in to discover what kids truly need to thrive in an AI-driven world.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why test scores don’t reflect real learning or future success
• The truth behind pandemic “learning loss” and what really matters
• How AI is reshaping your child’s future and what they need to know
• A powerful school model that blends hands-on skills with new-economy careers
• How to protect your child’s confidence and stop school from crushing their gifts

About Ted Dintersmith
Ted is a leading voice in education innovation and the founder of WhatSchoolCouldBe.org, a platform highlighting student-centered learning across the country. After a successful career in venture capital, he produced the Sundance-premiered documentary Most Likely to Succeed and authored What School Could Be, based on his visits to classrooms in all 50 states. Through his films, books, and speaking, Ted inspires educators, parents, and policymakers to reimagine learning and prepare kids for the future.

Connect with Ted

• Website: Ted Dintersmith | What School Could Be
• LinkedIn: Ted Dintersmith
• Upcoming Book: Aftermath
• Upcoming Film: Multiple Choice
  
  

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Why does rejection hit so hard for people with ADHD? In this episode, Rick Green joins us to unpack the emotional toll of rejection sensitivity. We’ll explore how it shows up in daily life, why it’s often misunderstood, and what can actually help. With humor, insight, and real-life examples, this conversation sheds light on a powerful but often hidden struggle.

What to expect in this episode:

• What RSD is and how it affects people with ADHD in the moment
• Why ADHD brains sense more rejection and how that shapes confidence
• What it means to reclaim the brain during emotional overwhelm
• How silence can become your most effective tool in conflict
• A simple question that can shift your mindset fast: What’s the best that can happen?
  
  

About Rick Green, CM, OOnt, BSc
Rick is a celebrated Canadian comedian, writer, and ADHD advocate best known for his roles in The Red Green Show, The Frantics, and the cult favorite Prisoners of Gravity. After being diagnosed with ADHD, Rick co-created the award-winning documentary ADD & Loving It?!, which has helped millions better understand the condition. With a background in physics and a career spanning over 700 episodes of TV and radio, Rick blends science, humor, and heart in his ongoing mission to educate and empower the neurodivergent community. He is a recipient of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada for his contributions to culture and mental health.

Connect with Rick

• Website: Rick Has ADHD
• Facebook: Rick Has ADHD
• YouTube: Rick Has ADHD
• Patreon: Rick Green
  
  

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• EP16: What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
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• EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents
  https://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
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Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

What if the real reason your child struggles to regulate emotions or stay focused isn't behavior at all? Dr. Marielly Mitchell reveals how airway health, mouth breathing, and sensory processing play a surprising role in brain development. This episode challenges what you think you know about sleep, stress, and why your child just can’t seem to sit still.

What to expect in this episode:

• How sensory integration affects your child's emotional regulation
• The link between airway health, sleep quality, and brain development
• What mouth breathing might reveal about your child's nervous system
• Signs of poor sleep in neurodivergent kids and what to try first
• Why lack of sleep can look like or worsen ADHD symptoms

About Dr. Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC
Dr. Marielly is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy known for her pioneering work in sensory processing, child development, sleep and airway disorders, and feeding and swallowing challenges. Grounded in biology and physiology, her integrative approach combines sensory-motor strategies, sleep, and airway health to support children with ADHD, ASD, and related conditions. As founder of TheraPlay LA, she leads a multidisciplinary team that blends occupational, speech, and airway therapy to help children thrive.

Connect with Dr. Marielly

• Website: TheraPlayLA
• Facebook: Doctor Marielly
• Instagram: @doctormarielly
  

Related Links:

• Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
  https://impactparents.com/why-sleep-is-so-hard-for-neurospicy-people-what-to-do-about-it
• ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
  https://impactparents.com/adhd-sleep-pt-2-getting-kids-in-out-of-bed
• From Chaos to Calm: Building Sleep Routines for Sensory-Sensitive Kids
  https://impactparents.com/from-chaos-to-calm-building-sleep-routines-for-sensory-sensitive-kids

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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 rom the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com