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Learn Smarter Podcast

Learn Smarter Podcast

Written by: Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts- Educational Therapists
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  • 399: The Power of Early Indicators with Dr. Karen Wilson (Local Professional Series)
    Feb 17 2026

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET welcome back Dr. Karen Wilson, a pediatric neuropsychologist, founder of ChildNexus, and podcaster of Diverse Thinking, Different Learning. She teaches Rachel and Steph about early indicators that could impact learners. She shares how the early signs are used as information and early signs should be observed in relationship to their peers. She talks about the importance of listening to parent/teacher gut and intuition and they have a quick discussion about the true impact of COVID.

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    Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website

    Steph’s My Ed Therapist website

    @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

    Other episodes mentioned:

    Ep 61: The Assessment Process with Dr. Karen Wilson

    Ep 325: Neuropsych vs. Psycho Ed Assessments with Dr. Karen Wilson (Local Professionals)

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    29 mins
  • 398: The Lost Art of Boredom (Executive Functioning Series)
    Feb 10 2026

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET talk about the lost art of boredom and why it’s so essential for developing executive functioning skills. It’s well documented that kids, learners, and adults are really overscheduled and overstructured (and we really do not like and have a problem tolerating being bored). Rachel and Steph explore what boredom actually does for the brain, how it supports creativity, problem-solving, and self-reflection, and why tolerating “nothing to do” is an important life skill. They share practical strategies for helping learners relearn how to rest, think, and just be, even when it feels uncomfortable for parents and learners at first.

    Support us on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast

    How to connect with us:

    Join our e-mail list

    Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website

    Steph’s My Ed Therapist website

    @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

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    15 mins
  • 397: Trusting Your Gut When the Experts Don’t Agree: When Mixed Feedback Confuses You (Educational Therapy Series)
    Feb 3 2026

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET discuss how tricky the decision to start educational therapy when parents receive mixed feedback from the other adults in their learner’s life. They chat about why a lack of consensus can easily emerge and the questions you can ask yourself to help you determine if you should start educational therapy.

    Support us on Patreon:

    https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast

    How to connect with us:

    Join our e-mail list

    Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website

    Steph’s My Ed Therapist website

    @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

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    10 mins
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