Just Me: Self-Advocacy - The #1 Skill Your Kids Need At School

Teaching kids self-advocacy may be the single most important skill they learn in school, and most students never get taught how to do it. When kids advocate for themselves with support, they gain confidence, feel seen, build resilience, and perform better at school and beyond.

If your child is struggling in school and not getting what they need from teachers, this episode is for you. Dr. Suzanne Simpson, teacher of 30 years and PhD researcher, shares what teachers wish parents knew and the exact steps to help your child speak up for what they need.

In this episode:

• 5 truths teachers wish every parent and student understood
• Why teachers aren't all-knowing and why that matters
• 4 practical ways to teach your child to self-advocate (easiest to hardest)
• A simple email template your child can use to communicate with any teacher

Help your child find their voice, ask for what they need, and thrive.

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