Power to the Parent Podcast

Parenting Through the Process — Not the Pressure Every parent wants their child to succeed — but somewhere between the grades, deadlines, test scores, and college pressure, many families end up in a cycle of stress that hurts motivation, confidence, and connection. In this week’s episode of Power to the Parent, Wendy Richard Tilford breaks down exactly how to support your child without overwhelming them — and how to build a home environment where learning feels purposeful, not pressured. Insi...

Parenting Through Purpose — Not Pressure Parents everywhere are feeling it — the pressure to keep up, perform, achieve, and stay “on track.” But what if the real key to student success has nothing to do with perfection… and everything to do with purpose? In this powerful closing episode of the Power to the Parent series, Wendy Richard Tilford unpacks how purpose-driven parenting can transform your child’s confidence, motivation, resilience, and long-term direction. Inside this episode, Wendy ...

Learning Differences = Learning Strengths. Most parents worry when they hear words like dyslexia, ADHD, or processing challenges. But here’s the truth we’re leaning into this week: A learning difference is not a deficit — it’s a different pathway to brilliance. In this episode of Power to the Parent, Wendy Richard Tilford breaks down how learning differences show up in everyday life, how they impact school performance, and — most importantly — how parents can turn those challenge...

Test Prep Without the Pressure — How Parents Can Reduce Stress and Raise Scores If your heart beats a little faster when you hear ACT, SAT, PSAT, or ISEE, this episode is for you. In today’s new release of Power to the Parent, Wendy Richard Tilford — Independent Education Consultant, mom, and expert in academic strategy — reveals how to approach test prep with clarity, calm, and confidence rather than panic and pressure. Most families wait too long, focus on the wrong things, or unintentional...

Episode Description: “College-Ready Starts in 9th Grade — Here’s How Parents Can Get Ahead” Most parents don’t realize it until it’s almost too late: College readiness doesn’t start junior year… it begins freshman year. In this episode of Power to the Parent, Wendy Richard Tilford — mom, educator, and founder of Wendy Richard Tilford Educational Services — breaks down the exact steps families should take now to set their 9th–12th graders up for confidence, clarity, and college success. ...

Our latest Power to the Parent Podcast features the truly inspiring Regis Penn, an Eagle Scout and Strake Jesuit powerhouse with a 4.1 GPA who's bound for the United States Naval Academy! Hear directly from Regis about his strategic approach to college applications, how he balanced rigorous academics with leadership roles (like Houston Mayor's Youth Council!), and staying motivated during stressful times. Host Wendy Richard Tilford also shares insider secrets from "Power to the Parent" to gui...

In the next episode, Wendy explores strategies for parents to support their children with learning differences, such as ADHD or dyslexia. The episode will guide parents in effectively advocating for their child's educational needs.Key Topics:Understanding Learning Differences: Parents will learn the importance of understanding their child's needs, challenges, and practical strategies to support them.Advocating for Your Child: Wendy outlines actionable steps for parents to advocate for their c...

In this episode, we dive into the basics of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding and its impact on education in Texas. Our discussion answers critical questions such as:What ESSER funding is, and how it supports schools and students across the state?How has Texas allocated ESSER funds, and which areas of education are benefiting?The role of ESSER funding in addressing pandemic-related learning loss.Important timelines parents need to know, including deadlines for ESSER I,