282. Why Learners Lie (and What to do About It) w/ Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “Most of the time if they’re lying to us, it makes sense.” Hello all! I’m back with Steph and Rachel from the Learn Smarter podcast to talk about a topic that we’ve all likely experienced in some form or another: kids lying about homework. This issue comes up during our intakes, can influence conceptualization, and will certainly impact recommendations for those of who assess kids. Here are just a few topics that we cover: * Why do kids lie?* How could we respond when kids lie? Cool Things Mentioned * Dr. Ross Greene’s CPS approach* TTP podcast with Ross Greene* SMART goals* TTP episodes with Rachel & Steph Featured Resource Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts Rachel grew up in sunny Los Angeles, California. After having a wonderful public school experience in LAUSD–yes, it exists!–Rachel went on to attend UC Berkeley. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy, which allowed her to combine a love of art and travel with nightly gelato. She found educational therapy after teaching preschool for 7 years in Los Angeles and is obsessed with helping struggling learners thrive in school. Rachel loves the path of least resistance and her absolute favorite thing is to get things done quickly (Steph tolerates this passion). When she is not working you’ll find Rachel at spin or baking. Game and tech guru, Stephanie Pitts also grew up in Los Angeles and attended both public and private schools. Even though she went to USC, Rachel still loves and adores Steph. Steph’s dogs are EVERYTHING and you can follow their adventures at @andytucker_thedoxies on social media. After teaching elementary school, Steph’s executive functioning skills were commandeered by a family with seven children. For 9 years, Steph made things happen for the kids and the family before moving on to educational therapy. She loves to travel, her dogs, and living by the beach. Get in touch: