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Cultivating Excellence Podcast

Dr. Rebecca Resnik

Cultivating Excellence is the podcast for professional parents who are passionate about their children"s education, success, and happiness. Your host, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, brings you some of the "best and brightest" experts from psychology and education for lively conversations about raising kids in an age that is increasingly complex and competitive.

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Nurturing High Achievers

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2026/03/27

How do we support bright, capable students without pushing them into burnout?In this episode of Cultivating Excellence, Susan Holzman, Director of Academic Support at Bullis School, shares her thoughts on today’s high-achieving and exceptional students. Susan explains how the idea of the “smart kid” has changed over time. Today’s exceptional learners are often creative, curious, entrepreneurial, and deeply capable, but many also struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, executive functioning,

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00:50:07

Raising and Educating Boys who Thrive

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2026/03/20

Boys thrive when schools design for movement, establish clear routines, and build character without pushing kids past their limits.In this episode, Tara Montague, Assistant Head of Langdon School, explains how boy-friendly learning environments promote academic success, healthier behavior, and stronger long-term development from elementary through high school. She discusses why boys benefit from structured schedules, built-in outlets for movement, flexible classroom setups, and repeated directions

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00:51:46

What Works for Students with LDs

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2026/03/13

When learning environments are designed to match how the brain actually works, students who learn differently can thrive.In this episode, Dr. Bob Lane, Director of Admissions, explains how learning differences are often misunderstood as deficits rather than natural variations in how brains process information. He discusses why reading and writing are not innate skills and must be taught through explicit, systematic, evidence-based instruction, particularly for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and

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00:46:59

Raising kind, confident and prepared kids

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2026/03/06

Raising kind, confident, and prepared kids has never felt more urgent.In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Danny Vogelman, Head of School at the Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, Maryland, discusses the importance of intentionally educating the whole child in a post-pandemic world. He shares why kindness must be directly taught and modeled with the same care as academics, starting with the adults who shape school culture. Danny explains how confidence grows through

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00:55:26

The Hidden Pressures Shaping Modern Girlhood

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2026/02/27

Resilience in girls grows when adults set clear expectations, model boundaries, and allow them to struggle safely.In this episode, Kimberlie Hogan and Nicki Iadarola from Connelly School of the Holy Child discuss how cultural pressures, from constant digital access to achievement-driven environments, shape girls’ development and well-being in a post-pandemic world. They explain how real-time grades, virtual academics, and nonstop screen use heighten stress, fuel comparison, and erode delayed

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00:46:40

How Bright Students With Learning Differences Can...

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2026/02/20

Every child needs a champion who sees their strengths first.In this episode, Barry Davis, Head of the McLean School of Maryland, and Cathy Patterson, Director of Enrollment, discuss how bright students with learning differences can thrive when education emphasizes their abilities rather than their deficits. They emphasize the importance of building confidence, celebrating talents, and sharing test results openly so that students understand both their strengths and challenges. Small class sizes,

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EP 32: Resilient Parenting during Tough Times

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2026/02/18

SC Nealy, LPC, CCMHC, ACS, NCC, MA, MA(Pronouns: they/she)With over 16 years in the mental health field, SC Nealy is a queer, gender fluid psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and group practice owner in Arlington, VA called LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative. SC operates a team of all gay and trans-identifying therapists with the focus of bringing clinicians with lived experiences to the queer community and their families. They also work locally and nationally to advocate for queer rights, accessible

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00:44:32

EP 31: Finding your dream school with the Loper App

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2026/02/04

The Loper App homepage https://www.getloper.com/Eric and Sam are spotlighted as innovative Georgetown Alums https://alumni.georgetown.edu/alumni-spotlight-eric-menna-sfs18-sam-bernstein-c18-co-founders-of-loper/

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EP 30: Why Mattering Matters

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2026/01/21

In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Bennison discusses the Mattering Movement, which aims to combat feelings of inadequacy and loneliness, particularly among young people. She shares her experiences as an educator in underprivileged areas and highlights the importance of small acts of kindness and service learning in fostering connections and a sense of belonging. The discussion also touches on the pressures of achievement culture in education and the need for both students and teachers to feel valued

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EP 29: Executive Functioning: The Key to Success

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2026/01/07

In this conversation, Debbie and Lindsay discuss the importance of executive functioning skills in students and how these skills impact learning and achievement. They explore various cognitive processes that make up executive functioning, the role of emotions, and the significance of naming these skills for better understanding. The discussion also highlights the parent-child dynamic in learning, the need for structure and routines, and the importance of curiosity in overcoming barriers to learning

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EP 28: Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

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2025/12/17

Steve's books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=steven+feifer+books&hvadid=776839258289&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9007767&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=8788978197982880536--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8788978197982880536&hvtargid=kwd-1651058349565&hydadcr=2289_13793056&mcid=db2df93a69713d45a2b559c10525e614&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7s4l19r0od_eContinuing education courses by Steve https://partalks.parinc.com/b/sp/steven-feifer-20Great things we mentioned:The

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EP 27: Mindset Matters - How to Train the Mental Game

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2025/12/03

In this conversation, Alex Berthé discusses the importance of sports psychology for young athletes, sharing insights from his own athletic career and how they shape his work with children. He emphasizes the significance of consistency, developing systems for improvement, and the role of mindfulness and reflection in enhancing performance. Alex also highlights the value of sports beyond competition, teaching resilience, and the importance of parents in fostering a supportive environment. He

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EP 26: The insider's guide to college accommodations

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2025/11/19

Elizabeth's book, Seven Steps to Success: A Pathway for College Students with Disabilities https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Steps-College-Success-Disabilities/dp/1475864442Elizabeth's website, chock full of webinars, articles and videos https://ldadvisory.com/The Learning Disability of America's definition of learning disabilities (and why it is important not to say learning differences when you're seeking accommodations!)

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EP 25 : Understanding and celebrating neurodiversity

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2025/11/05

Nicola Rose is the writer and director of the beautiful new movie, Magnetosphere, about a 13 year old girl discovering her neurodivergence. Magnetosphere (which I'm naming the best middle school girl slumber party watch or "how do I make neurodiversity come alive for my students?" movie of the year) is available for streaming many places, including Amazon Prime https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Magnetosphere/0MZX0SOLUZELZH8XZZRWMSBV8V"Nicola's IMBD profile is here

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00:46:40

EP 24: How Bright Students With Learning Differences...

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2025/10/29

Every child needs a champion who sees their strengths first.In this episode, Barry Davis, Head of the McLean School of Maryland, and Cathy Patterson, Director of Enrollment, discuss how bright students with learning differences can thrive when education emphasizes their abilities rather than their deficits. They emphasize the importance of building confidence, celebrating talents, and sharing test results openly so that students understand both their strengths and challenges. Small class sizes,

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EP 23: Parenting 'Big Reactors' with Loving Limits

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2025/10/22

Claire's Website https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/Follow Claire's blog: A library of over 130 articles that address the range of challenging behaviors—relevant to kids birth to 10 years. https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/mainblogLCD Newsletter: Free bi-monthly email that includes my most current blog and links to additional resources. This is the best way to keep abreast of Claire's content. https://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/lcd-membershipClaire's Upcoming Book: Big

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EP 22: Private School Admissions Testing: Tips from a...

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2025/10/15

Join Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, for practical advice and inspiration from renowned experts in parenting, education and psychology.https://www.resnikpsychology.com/

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EP 21: College Admissions Mythbusting

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2025/10/08

Lee Norwood is founder of Annapolis College Consulting, a business with over 50 years of collective experience and over 500 college visits. Lee's group is dedicated to revolutionizing the college consulting industry https://annapoliscollegeconsulting.com/College Sharks, the online mentorship and support program Lee has created to guide you through the college admissions process https://collegesharks.com/Lee on social media: *Instagram https://www.instagram.com/collegesharks/*Linkedin

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EP 20: Parent Like a Coach

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2025/09/24

● Website: https://www.launchpadforlife.org/● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janesingleton/● Instagram: @launchpadforlife● TikTok: @launchpadforlife

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EP 19: Finding Your Dream School

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2025/09/10

Jeff Selingo's website, https://jeffselingo.com/, is full of resources for parents and professionals alike https://jeffselingo.com/resources as well as a page to sign up for his Next newsletter https://jeffselingo.com/next-newsletterBe sure to get a copy of Jeff's new book, Dream School: Finding the College that's Right for You

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