Learning Success

About Learning Success

A podcast by Learning Success Helping You Embrace Your Child's Brilliance To Unleash Their Potential The Learning Success podcast brings you the latest news, tips, and techniques for overcoming a learning disability. Especially for those suffering from Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, or ADHD. Or those who just have difficulty in math, reading, writing, or spelling. Join us to learn the latest in overcoming weaknesses associated with these conditions as well as enhancing strengths. How you deal with a learning difficulty has a huge effect on your overall life.

Publisher

Liz Weaver

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2016

Latest episode

16 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jan 2026

   Biggest Dyslexia News in 23 Years

   Start a free trial of the Learning Success System and get your child's free analysis and 12 week action plan https://learningsuccess.ai/membership/all-access/ (https://learningsuccess.ai/membership/all-access/)If you’ve ever watched your child struggle to read and felt helpless, frustrated, or angry at a system that keeps telling you to “wait,” this episode is for you. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) has released a new definition of dyslexia—and it finally validates what parents have known all along: waiting for children to fail causes real harm. Lowered expectations damage confidence. And struggling readers deserve support early, not excuses later. This new definition changes everything. In this episode, I break down what the IDA’s update really means for your child—and for you as a parent who’s been fighting for answers, support, and hope. We talk about why schools so often delay help, how that delay affects a child’s self-belief, and why your child’s brain is not broken—it’s changeable. Through the power of neuroplasticity, your child can build real reading skills, focus, confidence, and a love of learning. And you don’t have to wait for permission to start. You’ll also hear how Learning Success AI’s All Access Program was designed for families exactly like yours—parents who refuse to accept “they’ll grow out of it” or “this is the best we can do.” 💛 In this episode, you’ll discover: Why “wait to fail” is finally being called out—and what replaces it How early intervention can change the trajectory of your child’s life Why your child’s struggles are not a reflection of intelligence or effort How to end nightly homework battles and rebuild motivation What it looks like when learning finally starts to click Why YOU are the most important advocate your child will ever have 🌱 Try Learning Success AI FREE for 7 days An AI-powered assessment that reveals how your child learns A personalized learning blueprint you keep forever—even if you cancel Daily, doable activities that build skills without overwhelm Parent coaching, school advocacy tools, and a community that truly understands For less than the cost of ongoing specialist visits, you can stop feeling powerless and start building your child’s learning brain—today. ✨ The revolution in learning is here. And it starts with you. Start your free trial now: https://LearningSuccess.ai (https://LearningSuccess.ai) Subscribe for more honest conversations about dyslexia, learning struggles, parenting, confidence, and turning challenges into lifelong capabilities.

2. 

   1 Sept 2025

   How do I set boundaries and manage my child's behavior while still being emotionally supportive, and what actually works for long-term behavior change?

   Episode 11: Behavior Management with Emotional Intelligence How do I set boundaries and manage my child's behavior while still being emotionally supportive, and what actually works for long-term behavior change? In this final episode of our comprehensive series, we tackle the biggest challenge parents face: balancing emotional understanding with effective discipline. Discover how to integrate everything you've learned about emotional intelligence with science-based behavior management that actually works for lasting change. What You'll Learn: Why traditional punishment-based approaches often backfire and make problems worse The science of reinforcement and how children actually learn from consequences How to redesign your household so children earn privileges rather than lose them Why giving in to tantrums or getting angry both inadvertently reinforce problem behaviors How to be the "CEO of your household" with calm confidence instead of reactive control The crucial difference between acknowledging emotions and enabling inappropriate behavior Breakthrough Behavior Strategies: Earning vs. Losing Systems: Why children should always be working toward privileges rather than having them revoked Avoiding Reinforcement Traps: How attention (even negative attention) can strengthen unwanted behaviors Consistent Follow-Through: Why consequences must be sustainable and enforceable The Power of Ignoring: When not responding is the most effective intervention Real-World Applications: What to do when your child whines to get out of chores or homework How to handle tantrums without reinforcing them Setting up earning schedules that motivate rather than frustrate Responding to disrespectful behavior while maintaining emotional connection Creating household systems that naturally encourage cooperation Integration with Emotional Intelligence: How to validate feelings while maintaining behavioral expectations Using emotional awareness to understand the "why" behind behavior without excusing it Teaching children that emotions are information, not excuses for inappropriate actions Helping children learn that feelings are always acceptable, behaviors are not always acceptable Key Scientific Insights: How reinforcement creates permanent neural pathways in the brain Why punishment often leads to sneaking, lying, and avoidance rather than genuine behavior change The symbiotic relationship between parent behavior and child behavior How consequences actually shape habits and character over time Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Why inconsistent consequences undermine all your efforts How to avoid consequences you can't actually enforce The problems with threats, bribes, and emotional manipulation Why "punishment parenting" often creates adversarial relationships Building Strong Family Systems: Creating clear expectations and earning opportunities Teaching children to work for what they want rather than expecting everything for free Developing internal motivation rather than external compliance Building character through accountability and responsibility This episode completes your transformation from reactive parenting to intentional, science-based family leadership that honors emotions while building strong character. This final episode completes our comprehensive series based on hundreds of hours of research and expert interviews. Also available as a complete course at learningsuccess.ai and as a video documentary on Amazon Prime. Get the Free Learning Success Emotional Intelligence Course https://learningsuccess.ai/course/documentary-overly-emotional-child/ (https://learningsuccess.ai/course/documentary-overly-emotional-child/) Watch The Overly Emotional Child on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Overly-Emotional-Child-Liz-Weaver/dp/B08M3C8P6B (https://www.amazon.com/Overly-Emotional-Child-Liz-Weaver/dp/B08M3C8P6B)

3. 

   29 Aug 2025

   Why does my child seem to have such extreme difficulty with emotional regulation despite all my efforts?

   Episode 10: Understanding Emotional Dysregulation Why does my child seem to have such extreme difficulty with emotional regulation despite all my efforts, and could there be an underlying neurological or sensory processing issue? If you've been consistently implementing emotional intelligence strategies but your child still struggles significantly more than others with regulation, this episode provides crucial insights you need. Discover when emotional challenges may be rooted in underlying neurological differences that require specialized understanding and support. In this essential episode, we explore the difference between typical emotional development and actual regulation disorders that stem from sensory processing differences. What You'll Learn: The difference between emotional learning challenges and actual regulation disorders How the brainstem processes sensory information and determines "safe vs. unsafe" Two types of regulation disorders: modulation disorders and self-regulation disorders Why some children appear hyperactive while others seem anxious or withdrawn How processing breakdowns in the brainstem create emotional storms The role of brain plasticity in developing better regulation skills Key Concepts Covered: Modulation Disorders: When children are unable to become regulated (processing breakdown in lower brainstem) Self-Regulation Disorders: When children can become regulated but struggle to stay regulated (processing breakdown in upper brainstem) How the nervous system's "safety detection" system can malfunction Why some children need sensory input while others become overwhelmed by it Understanding Different Presentations: The "tornado" child: hyperactive, seeking stimulation, then crashing into sluggishness The anxious child: hiding, resisting, limiting input, then becoming aggressive when overwhelmed Children who flip between these states unpredictably How both presentations stem from the same underlying processing challenges Hope Through Science: Brain plasticity: how all brains can change and grow throughout life Bottom-up approaches that focus on brainstem rewiring rather than just behavior modification How sensory programs can carve new neural pathways for better regulation Why understanding the neurological basis leads to more effective interventions For Parents: When to seek professional evaluation for sensory processing differences How to distinguish between willful behavior and neurological overwhelm Why traditional discipline approaches may not work for children with regulation disorders How to advocate for your child's unique nervous system needs Finding hope when conventional parenting strategies aren't effective Practical Applications: Recognizing signs that your child may have underlying processing differences Understanding why your child might need different approaches than their siblings How to support a child whose brainstem struggles with safety detection Creating environments that support rather than overwhelm sensitive nervous systems Key Takeaways: Regulation difficulties are neurological differences, not character flaws or parenting failures Understanding the "why" behind struggles leads to more effective support Brain plasticity means improvement is always possible with the right approaches Some children need specialized support to develop skills that come naturally to others Bottom-up interventions can be more effective than top-down behavioral strategies alone Based on hundreds of hours of research and expert interviews. Also available as a complete course at learningsuccess.ai and as a video documentary on Amazon Prime. Get the Free Learning Success (https://learningsuccess.ai/) Emotional Intelligence Course https://learningsuccess.ai/course/documentary-overly-emotional-child/ (https://learningsuccess.ai/course/documentary-overly-emotional-child/) Watch The Overly Emotional Child on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Overly-Emotional-Child-Liz-Weaver/dp/B08M3C8P6B (https://www.amazon.com/Overly-Emotional-Child-Liz-Weaver/dp/B08M3C8P6B)

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