What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use

A podcast designed to help parents gain confidence and parenting skills through advice from great teachers who've traveled this path before, year after year, and have helpful strategies to share for your road ahead.

What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use is a kids podcast hosted by Peyten Williams, Bowbend Consulting, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Peyten Williams, Bowbend Consulting hosts What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, a kids show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  The Life Skills Every Child Needs: Confidence, Conversation, and Leadership with Adam Dovico

  Aug 15, 202633 minS2

  What if confidence, strong communication, and leadership were skills children could learn and practice? In this episode Peyten Williams talks with career educator, former principal, author, and Wake Forest professor Adam Dovico about how parents can intentionally teach children the interpersonal and life skills they need to thrive in the real world. You’ll learn practical ways to help your child: Build authentic confidence Greet people warmly Use posture, facial expressions, and eye contact to create connection Ask thoughtful questions and listen to the answers develop stronger conversation skills Speak for themselves in everyday situations Grow genuine independence and leadership Think about other people rather than focusing only on themselves This episode will encourage you to raise your expectations, believe in what your child is capable of, and use small daily interactions to develop confidence, independence, character, and leadership. Learn more about Adam Dovico, his books, and his work at AdamDovico.com . Dr. Adam Dovico is an accomplished teacher, curriculum facilitator, principal, professor, speaker, and author. He is known for his time at the Ron Clark Academy, Get Your Teach On, Elevate Your Classroom, Moore Elementary School, and Wake Forest University, along with hundreds of keynotes and workshops he has provided for educators worldwide. You can learn more about Adam's teaching and leadership online at adamdovico.com , on social media @adamdovico, or in his books: Inside the Trenches , The Limitless School, and When Kids Lead .

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  Episode #29

  Connection & Restoration: Helping Kids Learn from Mistakes with Bridget Johnson

  Jul 15, 202637 minS2

  What should parents do when a child makes a poor decision, gets in trouble at school, or feels like they do not belong? In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use , Peyten Williams talks with Bridget Johnson, founder and CEO of Dean’s Roundtable, about how parents and schools can help children learn from mistakes without rescuing them from consequences. Bridget shares insights from her experience as a school dean and explains why adults should lead with “connection before correction.” Together, Peyten and Bridget discuss how curiosity can transform difficult conversations, why parents should avoid immediately “coming in hot,” and how strong partnerships between families and schools support children more effectively. They also explore the pressures facing today’s students, including social media, overscheduling, lack of sleep, college admissions anxiety, sports commitments, and the constant drive to achieve. Bridget encourages families to pause and consider whether their goals reflect what their child truly wants—and whether children still have enough time and space simply to be children. You will also learn how restorative practices combine accountability with relationship repair. Consequences still matter, but children also need opportunities to understand the harm they caused, make amends, rebuild trust, and return to their community with dignity. In this episode: How to ask questions that help children tell the full story Why connection should come before correction How to partner with teachers, deans, and school leaders Signs that a child may be overscheduled or overwhelmed How social media and achievement pressure affect belonging What restorative discipline looks like at school and at home How to hold children accountable with both strength and kindness Why parents and children need more grace, reflection, and opportunities for a “do-over” Bridget Johnson is the founder of the Deans’ Roundtable , a professional development community for student life professionals. The Roundtable was created in 2012 after Bridget identified a significant void in professional support for those in student life roles. Since its inception, the Roundtable has hosted an annual conference that attracts student life professionals from across the country, providing them with opportunities to connect, learn, and share best practices. LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-johnson510/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deansroundtable/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deansroundtable_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeansRoundtable Website: https://deansroundtable.org/

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  Episode #28

  How to Help Kids Learn Grammar Without Shame with Patty McGee

  Jun 15, 202635 minS2

  In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams talks with Patty McGee, traveling teacher and author of Not Your Granny’s Grammar , about how parents and teachers can rethink the way children learn grammar. For many adults, grammar brings up memories of worksheets, red pens, and feeling corrected or left behind. Patty offers a different vision: grammar as a creative tool writers use to build meaning, shape sentences, and communicate clearly. Peyten and Patty discuss why shame-based grammar instruction often does not work, how children develop as writers, and why grammar play can be more effective than grammar drills. Patty shares simple, low-pressure ways parents can support writing at home through sentence games, word cards, magnetic poetry, Mad Libs, and everyday conversation. They also explore early writing development, including invented spelling and “scribble writing,” and how parents can respond in ways that build confidence instead of discouragement. One of Patty’s most helpful strategies is to notice a strength, then offer the next step: “Because you can do this, you are ready to try this next.” That small shift helps children see writing as a path toward growth, not constant correction. This episode is especially helpful for parents, teachers, homeschool families, and anyone who wants children to become confident writers without fear, shame, or the grammar police. Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, educator, and author of Not Your Granny’s Grammar. Connect with Patty: Website: www.pattymcgee.org Instagram: @pmgmcgee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-mcgee-36507926/

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  Episode #27

  How to Have Difficult Conversations with Kids: Parenting Leadership with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin

  May 14, 202640 minS2

  <p>In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, <b>Peyten Williams</b> talks with leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Pleasantly Aggressive, <b>Rebecca Malotke Meslin</b>, about why parenting is not just teaching — it is leadership.</p><p></p><p>Rebecca shares practical wisdom from her work coaching school leaders through difficult conversations, emotional regulation, and clear communication. Together, Peyten and Rebecca explore how these same leadership skills apply at home when parents need to talk with children about hard or awkward topics like friendship, technology, dating, school struggles, behavior, independence, and responsibility.</p>...

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  Episode #26

  Parenting with the End in Mind: Raising Children of Character with Chris Cleveland

  Apr 30, 202636 minS2

  <p>In this episode of What Great Teachers Know That All Parents Can Use, Peyten Williams sits down with Chris Cleveland, President of Wesleyan School in Atlanta, to talk about what he has learned from more than three decades of working with students, parents, and families.</p><p>Chris offers honest, practical wisdom for parents who want to raise children of character without falling into the trap of over-control, anxiety, or constant rescue. He reminds us that parenting is hard, children are resilient, and our job is not to manufacture perfect outcomes—but to guide, shepherd, and prepare our children to...

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