Does My Child Understand Me? Can I Understand My Child? | Ep #55
Release Date: 02/09/2024
Boarding School Interview Prep with Sarah: Tips for Parents & Students
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Getting ready for a boarding school interview can feel overwhelming — for both parents and students. In this episode of the Be Evolved Podcast, Mary sits down with Sarah, Evolved Education’s Boarding School Specialist, to walk families through the essential steps of interview preparation. Together, they discuss: How parents can authentically share their child’s story and values. The most common parent and student interview questions — and how to answer them with confidence. Real examples of strong vs. weak responses. Practical strategies for students to showcase curiosity, character,...
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Setting Up New Routines with Becky Reback | Ep #74
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Join Becky Reback as she shares practical strategies and expert insights on creating effective back-to-school routines that set students — and families — up for a smoother, more successful school year. Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at . Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: © 2021 - 2025...
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Back to School with Amy Nathan — Strategies for a Smooth Transition at Every Age | Bonus
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In this special bonus episode, educator and Director of Student Services, Amy Nathan joins us to share practical, age-specific strategies to help families navigate the back-to-school season with confidence. Whether you have a toddler entering preschool, an elementary student building routines, a middle schooler juggling responsibilities, or a high schooler managing academics and college prep — this episode offers actionable tips you can implement today to support a positive, calm, and connected transition. Tune in to learn how to create routines, support executive functioning, encourage...
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ADHD: How Are We Thinking About It? | Bonus
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Join Becky Reback, Director of Assessment & Parent Education, and Mary Miele, Specialized Education Consultant & Founder of Evolved Education Company, as they dissect the key themes of the New York Times Magazine’s April 13, 2025 feature “Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?”, and a June 2025 Daily Podcast follow-up. Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong? feature article: Daily Podcast follow-up: Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at . Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and...
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Motivation and the Functions of Behavior: A Conversation with Mandy Grass and Becky Reback | Ep #73
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In this episode of Be Evolved, Mary sits down with Evolved Education’s Becky Reback and family behavior specialist Mandy Grass for a powerful conversation about motivation and the functions of behavior. Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, you’ll gain actionable insights into how to understand, respond to, and support the children in your life with greater clarity and compassion. Tune in to learn how behavior is communication—and how decoding it can transform your approach to learning and growth. If you’d like to dive deeper into specific strategies, please join me on...
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Connecting Through Conversation with Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns | Ep #72
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Parents and Educators, be inspired and equipped with immediately applicable moves to build connected relationships for learning, avoid power struggles, and apply communication as a universal support for students, colleagues and caregivers. Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in the South Umpqua School District in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential. Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in...
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Wisdom from the Work | Bonus
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Join Mary Miele as she reflects on 18 years of parenting work and the wisdom she's gained from it. This heartfelt sharing of lessons learned is for every parent at any stage of their journey. If you’d like to dive deeper into specific strategies, please join me on SuperCast. As a subscriber, for just $5 a month, you'll get access to my private weekly feed where I share exclusive ideas and answer audience questions about learning and admissions. Go here to join! Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at . Please click the button to subscribe...
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Holistic Mentorship at Evolved Education Company with Randi Dumont | Ep #71
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Discover how Randi Dumont’s holistic mentorship weaves executive-function coaching, mental health, and career planning into one powerful container — and how parents can sign their college students up for lasting academic and personal success. Resources: Book: Contact Randi at If you’d like to dive deeper into specific strategies, please join me on SuperCast. As a subscriber, for just $5 a month, you'll get access to my private weekly feed where I share exclusive ideas and answer audience questions about learning and admissions. Go here to join! Have a question or comment? I'd...
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Pre-Flight, First-Year, Future-Proof | Ep #70
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Learn concrete, step-by-step strategies from GapWell founders Lee Sosin, Seth Kessler, and student Miles Kessler. They talk about preparing students before departure, supporting them through freshman year, and future-proofing their skills for an AI-shifting job market and turbulent world. Gapwell Website: If you’d like to dive deeper into specific strategies, please join me on SuperCast. As a subscriber, for just $5 a month, you'll get access to my private weekly feed where I share exclusive ideas and answer audience questions about learning and admissions. Go here to join! Have a...
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Test Prep Genius: Insider Tips from Neill Seltzer of Score Smart | Ep #69
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In this episode, Mary sits down with Neill Seltzer from Score Smart—the "test prep genius" who truly studies this stuff—to explore everything parents, students, and educators need to know about test preparation today. They discuss the evolving landscape of standardized testing, practical strategies, and how data-driven insights are revolutionizing the way tutors work with students. Learn how Score Smart's cutting-edge platform (now being implemented at Evolved!) leverages powerful data to help tutors better understand student behaviors, adjust strategies effectively, and ultimately achieve...
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