Have you ever looked at your child’s report card and thought, “I know they’re capable of more… so what’s going on?” You’re not alone. So many parents are raising kind, hardworking kids who still struggle in school and it can feel confusing, frustrating, and even scary. In this episode of Burnt Pancakes: Momversations, I’m joined by Dr. Linda Silbert, an educational expert with more than 40 years of experience helping students who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, and learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. She’s also the co-author of the bestselling book Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades: What Parents Need to Know and Do. Together, we talk about what’s really behind poor grades, how to support kids without damaging their confidence, and the practical steps parents can take when school becomes a daily battle. This conversation is full of reassurance, real strategies, and hope for families who are navigating academic struggles. Whether your child is falling behind, avoiding homework, lying about assignments, or simply feeling discouraged, this episode will help you better understand what they need—and how to show up for them in a way that builds trust and resilience. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why good kids sometimes get bad grades What parents can do when their child is struggling in school How to protect your child’s self-worth during academic challenges The lasting impact of the pandemic on students What to do if your child has dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia Supporting children with ADHD and daily school routines How to respond to a poor report card without shame or panic Study skills strategies that actually work How to make homework less stressful for everyone Building trust when kids lie about homework or tests Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.stronglearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stronglearningcenter YouTube: https://youtube.com/https://www.Youtube.com/@stronglearning Her Book: Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades Book: Berticus: How I Survived School! And Bullies! and Farley Finnigan! 📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-K You can find Katie at: website: burntpancakes.com YouTube: @burnt.pancakes Instagram: @burntpancakeswithkatie Email: katie@burntpancakes.com 🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽 ☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here 💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE 📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE 🆓 FREE potty training resources HERE Instagram: @itspottytime Tiktok: @itspottytime_ Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.