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What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseThe Parent Ecosystem: A Foundation for Your Child's Mental HealthIn this episode, we're joined by educator, author, and consultant Lori Cohen to explore a topic that is foundational to a child's well-being: the power of a parent's well-being. Drawing on her extensive experience as a teacher and her work with educators, Lori uses the metaphor of an "ecosystem" to help us understand schools—and how the adults (educators and families/caregivers) are a crucial part of their child's emotional landscape. Lori will share practical, proactive strategies parents can use to create well-being, from simple mindset shifts to everyday habits. This conversation is an essential guide for any parent who want...
2026-02-1526 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseParenting Teenagers: Boundaries, Consequences and Building Trust With High School Dean, Anthony ThomasIn this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, we sit down with Anthony Thomas, a high school dean, to explore how to discipline teenagers, set healthy boundaries, and build trust during the challenging high school years. Anthony draws from his experience overseeing student discipline, attendance, and wellbeing, and explains how the role of a dean often overlaps with that of a parent: acting as a mediator, counsellor, cheerleader, and crisis responder for young people navigating adolescence. Together, we explore accountability, responsibility, and the importance of clear rules, especially for high sc...
2026-01-3030 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseWhy Handwriting Still Matters: Brain Development, Literacy, and Learning with Holly Britton from Squiggle SquadIn this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, we’re joined by handwriting instruction specialist Holly Britton to explore why handwriting still matters, especially for elementary and middle school students growing up in a digital world.With children typing more than ever at school, it’s easy to assume handwriting is becoming obsolete. But research and classroom experience tell a very different story. Holly explains how handwriting plays a critical role in brain development, literacy, motor skills, and learning, creating a powerful connection between the hands and the brain that...
2026-01-1531 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseShy Kids, Big Hearts: How to Help Introverted Children Build Confidence and Connection – with Christine Devane, Author of Elephant BeachJoin us this week as I chat with former elmentary educator and children’s author Christine Devane about her new picture book Elephant Beach and how parents of elementary and middle-school-aged kids can support both shy and extroverted children. If you’ve ever wondered how to build empathy between introverts and their more outgoing peers, how to honor neurodiversity including autism and other temperament differences, or how to translate classroom strategies into home life — this episode is for you.We’ll explore why quiet kids aren’t broken, how extroverts can become connectors, and how tools from the classroom...
2025-12-1529 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseRaising Bilingual Kids: Why Dual Language Learning Builds Smarter, More Confident Children — with Katherine Hamilton of Ensemble LearningIn this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, host Peyten Williams of Bowbend Consulting talks with Katherine Hamilton, Vice President of Programs at Ensemble Learning, about how dual language and bilingual programs unlock opportunity, equity, and brain growth for children.Katherine explains how multilingual classrooms help students become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural—and why research shows that kids in these programs often outperform their peers academically. Parents will learn:What dual language and bilingual classrooms look like day-to-dayHow to support your child even if you don’t spea...
2025-11-1531 min
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2025-11-1419 min
Founders FutureBuilding Bridges: How Schools and Parents Can Partner to Raise Kids of CharacterIn this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Peyten Williams, the founder of Bowbend Consulting. Peyten shares her inspiring journey from a dedicated 16-year career in education to launching her own venture. She discusses the pivotal moment of realization that led her to leave the classroom and her mission to bridge the gap between parents and schools. Her company focuses on inspiring and equipping both groups to collaboratively raise thriving children of character through workshops, consulting, and coaching.Peyten delves into the three core arms of Bowbend Consulting: advising schools on...
2025-10-1622 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseProximal Zones, Play and Pressure : The Goldilocks Zones for LearningIn this episode, Ted Sadtler and Peyten Williams dive into a topic educators think a lot about: the learning zone. Or, as teachers call it, the Zone of Proximal Development. As parents, when you're trying to teach your child to tie a shoe, load the dishes, shake hands with your colleague, or remember to pack their violin for school the next day, you're working with children who are in the proximal zone. But what even is this fancy term? How can it help me parent better? And by the way, is pressure a bad thing...
2025-10-1528 min
Tiger TalkPeyten's PageantryZoe and Peyten sit down to talk about Peyten's life as a pageant princess. Give it a listen!
2025-10-0609 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseUnderstanding 7th Grade: What Every Parent Needs To KnowSeventh grade can feel like a rollercoaster for both kids and parents. In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams sits down with Shazeen Porbandarwala, a seasoned seventh-grade math teacher and grade chair at The Westminster Schools, to unpack the unique challenges and incredible growth that define this pivotal year. With warmth, wisdom, and insight drawn from years in the classroom (and her own parenting journey), Shazeen shares what really goes on in the minds and hearts of seventh graders. You'll walk away with practical advice, developmental insights, and the...
2025-09-1530 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseIt Takes A Village: Your Child Needs You To Be An Effective School PartnerJoin us as we welcome Dr. Regina Nixon to the show to discuss a crucial and often overlooked part of a child's educational journey: the parents. We've all heard the phrase "it takes a village," but what does it really mean for the relationship between parents and schools? Dr. Nixon explains how parents are a vital component of the school community, and how a shared purpose—focusing on the child, the school's mission, and its core values—is the key to a strong partnership.In this episode, we'll dive into practical strategies for becoming an effe...
2025-08-1527 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseNo Shame, Just Growth: Helping Kids Learn from Their MistakesKids will mess up. They’ll lie, cheat, forget their homework, lose their lunchbox, and sometimes do something that makes you wonder, What were you thinking? But great teachers know: these are teachable moments, not final verdicts. In this episode, veteran educator Maryellen Berry from Whitefield Academy shares how the best teachers respond when kids fall short—not with shame or lectures, but with strategies that build accountability, trust, and character. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold your child accountable without crushing their spirit, this episode is for you. Real stories, practical tools, and a...
2025-07-1537 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseSurviving Sixth Grade: What Every Parent Needs to Know (from a Teacher Who Gets It)Guest: Lauren Davis, 6th Grade Teacher & Mom of Two TeensHost: Peyten WilliamsEpisode Summary:If you’ve got a rising or current 6th grader, this episode is your survival guide.Middle school teacher and mom Lauren Davis knows sixth grade inside and out—from the locker struggles to the lost homework to the friendship drama. In this high-energy, deeply practical conversation, she shares exactly what sixth graders are really like, how their brains and social lives are changing, and what parents can do to support growing independence without taking over...
2025-06-1532 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseNeurodiversity Isn’t a Detour—It’s a Different RoadRaising a child who might be wired a little differently? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess your way through it.This week on What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, I sit down with Wrenn Baldwin from the Wardlaw School at Atlanta Speech School to talk all things neurodiversity, particularly dyslexia and dysgraphia, and how early pink flags might be worth paying attention to.We cover:✔️ How to spot early signs of neurodiversity in preschool & early elementary✔️ How to support big feelings and reduce family stress✔️ Why coll...
2025-05-1525 min
Better TogetherMeeting Athletes Where They Are And Coaching Them Toward Who They Can Be With Peyten Young In this episode, we sit down with Peyten Young, United 16 Black coach. We explore how his love for the game led him to coaching - and the life lessons he’s picked up along the way. He opens up about navigating moments of self-doubt, learning to lead without always having all the answers, and how coaching continues to shape his identity off the court. We also dive into how he defines success in a culture often dominated by wins and losses.
2025-04-3022 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseUnderstanding 5th Graders: A Year in TransitionIn this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, host Peyten Williams of Bowbend Consulting sits down with expert 5th-grade teachers Tom Marine and Bria Pete to explore the pivotal—and often puzzling—year of fifth grade. From shifting social dynamics and growing independence to emotional development, character building, and the ever-evolving role of technology, this conversation offers invaluable insights for parents navigating this season with their children. Discover practical ways to support self-advocacy, encourage a love of reading, and help your child learn from mist...
2025-04-1532 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseWant Your Child to Succeed? The Power of High Expectations ExplainedWant to raise confident, capable kids? Great teachers know that setting high expectations leads to greater student achievement—and the same is true for parenting! In this episode, I sit down with Emily Gromoll, Chief Learning Officer of R.E.A.L. Discussion and mom of three young boys (ages 9, 6, and 4), to explore the research behind high expectations.We’ll break down:✔️ How to set high (but realistic) expectations for your child✔️ The balance between motivation and perfectionism✔️ Practical ways to scaffold your child’s experiences for successWhether you’re navigating school cha...
2025-03-1535 min
Teaching Channel TalksBuilding Stronger Schools Through Parent Partnerships (w/ Peyton Williams)What if strong parent engagement was the key to happier teachers and more successful students?In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by education consultant, coach, and speaker Peyten Williams to explore how schools can foster meaningful partnerships with parents. Peyten shares why parent education shouldn’t stop after orientation and how ongoing communication and support can make a real difference for students. From strengthening communication to facilitating supportive school communities, Peyten and Wendy discuss practical ways schools can connect with families, improve conversations, and build a stronger school community for students, te...
2025-03-1221 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseFourth Graders: Friendships, Feelings, and IndependenceFourth grade is a big year—friendships deepen, independence grows, and social dynamics become more complex. But what’s typical for a fourth grader, and how can parents best support them through this phase?
In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Frame, a veteran fourth-grade educator and fellow elementary school mom, to break down what makes fourth grade unique. We dive into:✅ The social shifts and friendship challenges that define this stage✅ The growing independence of fourth graders (and how to encourage it)✅ What’s normal behavior for this age—and when to step in as a p...
2025-02-1526 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseThe Highs and Lows of Third GradeIn this episode with third-grade teacher Pia DeLeon, we discuss the highs and lows of being a third grader. From reading to social awareness, Pia covers the gamut of what parents can expect and gives some solid recommendations!
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2025-01-1533 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseControlling the Chaos: Classroom Management SecretsHow do they do it? I can barely manage my one child, how does a teacher manage a classroom of eighteen or thirty or more?
In this episode, discover secrets of classroom management that every parent can steal. Expert educator, Kristin Orsini, shares top tips on building relationships, providing structure and routine, and not fighting nature.
Get ready for the holidays, and never fear when you've got a house full of children, Kristen's strategies will have parents ready for anything!
2024-12-1530 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseSuper Second GradersIn episode 6 of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, second grade expert teachers, Anna Kate Foley and Ann Tedesco, share what's to love about the 2nd grade year. If you've got a second grader, or you've got one coming up, this episode will feed your soul!
2024-11-1532 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseHow Kids Learn: What Teachers Know About the BrainIn this episode, we’ll talk about the neuroscience of learning, what teachers know about kids’ brains, and what this means for you as a parent and how you can use it when you teach!
This episode features special guest, Cynthia Swanson, from Westminster's Middle School in Atlanta. Cynthia is the Director of Teaching and Learning and also teaches Latin.
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2024-10-1530 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseFirst Grade WisdomJoin expert educators Laura Arledge and Tiaya Daniels for a deep dive into who 1st graders are, what they need, and how parents can use specific strategies to connect with their children, help them thrive, and capitalize on this fun time of childhood learning.
For resources mentioned in this podcast, check out bowbendconsulting.com
Bios:
Until her recent retirement, Laura Arledge taught Pre-First and First Grade at The Westminster Schools for 25 years. After earning a BS-ED and MED – Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, she be...
2024-09-1538 min
The Elevation Effect with Jesse WayneThe quality of your life depends on the quality of your breath with 'the breathwork guy' Chris PeytenWelcome to episode 93 of the podcast. This week we are joined by special guest, Chris Peyten, AKA 'the breathwork guy,' who brings an extremely fascinating and informative episode.We cover so much in this episode about the importance of our breath and how the quality of our breath determines the quality of our life!!Get your notebooks ready because you're definitely going to want to take notes!!INFO ON MY 1:1 MINDSET COACHING PURCHASE A BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION PURCHASE ENCHANTED WATERS ORACLE DECK ...
2024-08-2141 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseMaking the GradeJoining us in episode 3, "Making the Grade" is special guest Ashley Gayanilo, the Assistant Head of Middle School for Teaching and Learning at The Lovett School in Atlanta. Ashley shares with parents some helpful frameworks for thinking about your children's grades, how grading has changed over the years, and some key questions to ask as a parent that will help your child keep the focus on learning (and take off the pressure to perform).
Ashley is an Atlanta native who likes to call herself a global citizen. She has lived overseas 3 times in her life and constantly...
2024-08-1525 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseThe Kindergarten WhispererSometimes I just wish I had an expert in each of my children's particular ages whispering in my ear tips and tricks about how to handle that stage well.
In our second episode, Kindergarten teacher Laurie McRae does just that. Find out some great ways to set your kindergartener up for success.
2024-07-1530 minWhat Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can UseClassroom Secrets: 4 Power Tools for Managing BehaviorGreat teachers spent years learning how to manage behavior before they even stepped into a classroom, while as parents, we left the hospital without so much as an instruction manual!
Today's episode dives into four power strategies that teachers learn to proactively manage behavior. Add these four tools to your parenting toolbox and wrangle your kids like a pro.
2024-06-1029 min
Wrestling MindsetPeyten Kellar Avenged 2 Tech Falls at NCAAsToday, on the All-American Series, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with All-American Peyten Kellar.Together, they discuss the NCAA and how to manage energy levels during long tournaments.They also talk about growing up wrestling, what are the pros and cons of freestyle and how it can apply to other forms and that a key component of mental toughness is to not be scared of the outcome.Timestamps:0:32 - Thoughts on the NCAA1:48 - Growing up wrestling4:40 - Managing energy throughout a tournament
2024-06-0314 min
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2024-03-1202 min
It's Happenin' In the HavenEpisode 131 - Peyten & Raelyn: Collaborating to Grow Polk CountyOn Episode 131: Collaborating to Grow Polk County, we speak to Peyton & Raelyn with Visit Central Florida. Peyton and Raelyn share about the collaborative efforts of Visit Central Florida to bring people to Winter Haven and how those efforts are making a difference locally.
2023-01-3024 min
Findlay TalksEpisode 2: One Team Same GoalThis week one Findlay Talks we are joined by Peyten and Andrew, two members of the men's soccer team at the University of Findlay as they give us a look into the season ahead and give us a run down of life as a UF men's soccer player.
2022-08-2524 min
Taylor Made Tasty: The Podcast31 // Life Updates With PeytenLIFE UPDATES WITH PEYTEN // In episode 31, my first guest ever is back— my bonus daughter, Peyten. We discuss what changes have happened over the last year with co-parenting out of state, how she spent her summertime in Texas and what she’s looking forward to in her next year of school. We also discuss some moments of fear she overcame this summer! Join us for a fun episode! If you enjoyed this episode, you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like-minded, goal boss women in my Team Quit Quitting Membership. Click here to enroll for just...
2022-08-1116 min
Stork'dS4 EP5 - We Didn't Find Any Sperm: Grappling With Male Factor Infertility and Building a Family Through Adoption With TJ PeytenNearly 50% of infertility is a male factor, meaning it's related to men not women. Even with this shocking percentage, it's not openly discussed. In this week's episode, we are speaking with TJ Peyten who has become an advocate for male factor infertility after she and her husband experienced it first hand. TJ shares about her deep longing for motherhood and the differences in how men and women process and grieve in the midst of male infertility. Listen as Julia and TJ have a beautiful conversation about disappointment, infertility awareness, and the miracle of building a family through adoption.
2022-08-0448 min
Cheese! A Healthy FruitEp.10 Opossums! Peyton, Payton, and PeytenFreeze! This week Cydel chronicles her war with the backyard opossums and Jade tells us a spooky story from Wisconsin. Watch out for opossums in barrels, opossums in cat cages, and opossums in bushes. And don't forget to check your fruit cellar for spooky visitors.Sources:Haunted Heartland - True Ghost Stories from the American Midwest by Beth Scott and Michael NormanTheme song: Malena Marcasemalenamarcase.comCover Art: MJ Hennessey
2022-07-2847 minTaylor Made Tasty: The Podcast5 // Men & Mental Health: A ConversationHelping normalize conversations with Men about Mental Health. I have a special guest today on the pod, someone I am lucky enough to call my love, my soulmate, my lumber… my dearest husband, Dustin. We came into each other’s lives at a very weird time. A turning point if you will, we were both stuck in a rut of unreliable friends, the need to always be out and drinking and just unsure of the big things we wanted out of life. In our 5+ years together, we have walked through fire side-by-side… became a new bonus mom to his daughter-Peyten, losing...
2022-02-031h 27
Been There, Injected ThatMale Factor from the Gal's PerspectiveOf all infertility cases, approximately 40–50% is due to “male factor” infertility. And while this diagnosis can be devastating for men, it can be equally challenging for women who are trying to support their partners and also grow their families. On this episode, TJ Peyten shares her story through infertility, a male factor diagnosis, questions about her faith and ultimately a family grown by adoption.To learn more about TJ, you can check out this article she wrote for Fruitful or purchase her book "Semen Secrets."
2021-01-2247 min
The Good Health CafeEpisode 13: Male Infertility: The wife’s perspectiveTJ Peyten is a Georgia native with a mission to raise awareness about Male Factor Infertility. TJ currently works as a public health educator, focused on improving the training and competence of the federal public health workforce. TJ's infertility journey started in 2013, when, after five years of marriage, it was discovered that her husband was the factor in their inability to conceive. Frustrated at the lack of support and resources available for those struggling with male infertility, TJ used her journal as an outlet to deal with the pain. After several years of coping with their infertility through her...
2021-01-2151 min
Hannah and Erik Go BirdingThe Quest for 300Birding is a great hobby/recreation to share with acquaintances, friends, family...anyone. It can also be something fun to do together. Coach Pack has been a birder for awhile and recently began sharing his love of birding and adventure with his daughter, Peyten. Together, they are crushing the Colorado birding scene!Main Story skip to: 16:00Show notesTides ExplainedRGVBF FacebookNational Audubon Society, Christmas Bird CountCoach Pack's Twitter Intro Bird Call: Pacific Wren (Recorded April 14th, 2020 Oregon)Outro Bird Call: Snow Geese and S...
2020-11-1959 min
Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility StoriesEp163 - Male factor Infertility with TJ PeytenHave you heard of male factor infertility? Male factor infertility is due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors can play a role in causing male infertility. Of all infertility cases, approximately 40–50% is due to "male factor" infertility and as many as 2% of all men will exhibit suboptimal sperm parameters. Today's guest shares her journey as a wife through male infertility. TJ Peyten discovered 5 years into marriage and trying to conceive that her husband had male factor infertility. Male in...
2020-08-1937 min
Infertility And Me: Stories of Infertility Survivors, IVF, & TTCI was angry with God: Male Factor infertility w/TJ Peyten (BFP)After five years of marriage, it was discovered that TJ's husband was the factor in their inability to conceive. Frustrated at the lack of support and resources available for those struggling with male infertility, TJ used her journal as an outlet to deal with the pain.After several years of coping with their infertility through her journal, she finally mustered the courage to share her story with the world through her book, Semen Secrets: Truths and Confessions of a Wife's Journey Through Male Infertility. TJ's journey to parenthood was not easy, but in 2019, she and her husband w...
2020-07-1032 min
The Fertility Conversations PodcastMale Factor Infertility with TJ PeytenThis is Episode 2...
In this Episode, TJ Peyten joins us to give a detailed account of her experience with Male Factor Infertility (MFI). TJ currently works as a public health educator, focused on improving the training & competence of the federal public health workforce.
TJ is highly dedicated to raising awareness about Male Factor Infertility. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English and Communication, a Masters Degree in Communication and a Doctorate in Health Education. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Clinical Social Work.
After being married for five years, her husband was...
2020-06-1237 min