Category: Parenting

How Adults Can Overcome Their Poor Math Skills and Succeed in the Modern Workforce

Craig Hane spent decades teaching math, and he’s identified why capable adults remain stuck in lower-paying jobs: childhood math trauma. Thousands of high-tech positions go unfilled while qualified candidates avoid applying because job descriptions mention quantitative skills.

In “How & Why Public School Math is Destroying the USA,” Hane explains how adults can break free from math anxiety using his SPIKE methodology. He’ll reveal which math skills actually matter for career advancement and how his six-tier online program helps adults master practical concepts in weeks. Listeners will learn they’re not “bad at math”—they were just taught wrong.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
• You say most adults who think they’re bad at math were actually failed by their teachers—how?
• What’s this SPIKE methodology that eliminates math anxiety, and how quickly do adults see results?
• Which math skills translate to higher-paying jobs, and which ones can people safely ignore?

CONTACT: Craig Hane at (812) 408-8047; chane@rtirguests.com

Why Your Child Is Being Raised for a World That No Longer Exists – And What to Do About It

While parents tell kids to “study hard and get a good job,” AI is already doing those jobs—faster and cheaper. Award-winning author George Lee has a wake-up call: we’re using 1980s parenting in an AI-driven world.

Drawing from “SMART Parenting 5.0,” Lee explains why college degrees aren’t golden tickets and authoritarian parenting fails in the AI era. His unique perspective—traditional Chinese education meets Western innovation—reveals what schools won’t teach. Listeners will discover which essential skills schools ignore and how to build them at home.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
• You say “we’re overeducating their minds and underpreparing their spirit.” What does that look like?
• Your teenager makes more on TikTok than you made last month. How do parents stay relevant?
• You argue too much love can hurt. How can love without challenge weaken a child?

CONTACT: George Lee at (604) 330-8697; glee@rtirguests.com

How to Reduce Test Anxiety by Changing How Kids Think

Most parents try to reduce test anxiety by pushing kids to study harder. Sharon Emily says that approach often backfires. When children feel pressured to perform, their brains shift into fear mode, which actually makes learning harder. 

A former counselor, FranklinCovey-trained facilitator, and educator, Sharon helps families understand how thoughts quietly shape behavior, confidence, and results. She teaches why creativity, repetition, and imagination can be more effective than checklists, rewards, or threats. 

Her book Mirror of Myself grew out of a simple insight: when kids learn to focus on possibility instead of fear, their choices change naturally. Sharon explains why positive thinking is not about ignoring reality, why mistakes can build confidence faster than success, and how the same mindset tools work across parenting, school, and life. Her approach gives families practical ways to calm anxiety and improve performance during high-stakes testing seasons.

CONTACT: Sharon Emily at (480) 470-3893 or semily@rtirguests.com

Award-Winning Parenting Expert Shares How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Sons

In a world where boys are often taught to suppress their feelings, award-winning parenting expert and author C. Lynn Williams is changing the conversation. She offers practical, compassionate guidance for raising sons who are emotionally aware, resilient, and confident. “We need to focus on challenging outdated myths about masculinity and replace fear-based parenting with connection, communication, and trust,” she says. “When boys are given permission to feel, communicate, and be understood, they grow into healthier men and create stronger families and communities.”

C. Lynn is the author of five parenting books including Trying to Stay Sane While Raising Your Teen, an educator, speaker, and family dynamics strategist.


SAMPLE QUESTIONS: What challenges do boys face in modern society? How can parents raise sons who are strong without being aggressive?


CONTACT: C. Lynn Williams at (224) 357-6315; Cwilliams@rtirguests.com

How Movement Can Help Kids Focus and Learn Faster

Think kids need to sit still to concentrate? Research says the opposite, and so does math educator Suzy Koontz. With screen time up and attention spans down, Suzy offers a powerful, practical solution: movement-based learning.

Suzy is the creator of Math & Movement, a program used in schools nationwide to boost focus, memory, and academic performance through full-body learning. In her segment, she shares how jumping, hopping, and dancing can help kids grasp math and reading faster—no tech required.

She also offers simple, at-home activities parents can use to help restless kids refocus after school. These aren’t just theories, Suzy has reached over 1 million students and authored 20+ books packed with easy, energizing takeaways your audience can use right away.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

  • Why does moving the body help kids retain what they learn?
  • What’s one surprising thing parents can do tonight to improve focus?

CONTACT: Suzy Koontz at (607) 366-9588; skoontz@rtirguests.com

The Silent Mistake Millions of Stepfamilies Make

Over 1 in 3 Americans is now part of a stepfamily, yet few realize the emotional damage that’s quietly being done in homes across the country, not by conflict, but by silence. According to parenting expert Richard Ramos, the biggest mistake stepparents make isn’t discipline, favoritism or scheduling. It’s ignoring the child’s voice during major fam­ily transitions. And that unspoken pain can show up later as resentment, rebellion or complete emotional withdrawal. Ramos draws from 25+ years of working with families—and his own hard-earned lessons as a stepparent—to reveal what really derails blended families (hint: it’s not what you think) and how to turn things around. Ask him: Can giving your stepchild “space” actually backfire? Why do some kids act out more after the family finally “settles down”? Richard Ramos is the author of “The Art of Stepparenting: How to Blend Families Without Tearing Them Apart.” Contact him at rramos@rtirguests.com; (805) 456-1407

We’re Creating a Nation of Wimps—Here’s How to Raise Resilient Kids Instead

From cyberbullying to school shootings, video game addiction, sexual predators, and more, modern kids face many dangers. It’s no wonder that parents tend to be over-protective. But according to Dr. Dianne Olvera, we aren’t doing them any favors. “We are over-protecting kids, as opposed to empowering them,” she says. “As a result, kids can’t make decisions, act impulsively, and seek artificial means to soothe their emotions.” Dianne shares ways to empower children to become more self-reliant by recognizing their strengths and encouraging independence. She is author of “The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower,” as well as a former diplomat, spy, and board-certified educational therapist. Contact Dr. Dianne Olvera at (805) 779-3558; dolvera@rtirguests.com

Why Pushing Your Kids to Win Could Be Breaking Them

Many parents ramp up the pressure by focusing on higher grades, tougher sports and more achievement. But LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame Member and certified mindset coach Cindy Miller says this pressure-cooker approach is doing more harm than good. After decades of working with young athletes (and watching too many walk away broken), Cindy now teaches a better way to raise resilient, self-driven kids without crushing their confidence. In this segment, she shares how perfectionism, comparison and performance pressure backfire, and what parents should focus on instead. Cindy’s take is eye-opening, practical and rooted in both personal stories and pro-level experience. It’s a fresh, emotionally charged take on back-to-school parenting that every listener can relate to.  Ask her: Can pushing kids to win actually make them perform worse? What’s the one thing parents should say after a tough loss or bad grade? Contact Cindy Miller at (716) 670-5341; cimiller@rtirguests.com

He’s White, A Former Evangelical Minister —and Tackling Race Head-On

He raises bulls, quotes scripture and has four adopted Black children. Meet Rick Patterson, the former pastor turned corporate exec who’s challenging how America talks about race, masculinity and power. “I used to preach certainty,” he says. “Now I lead with questions.” With humor and humility, Patterson offers a surprising voice both sides of the culture war can actually hear. The author of “Shame Unmasked” and “The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth,” says faith-based leaders need a new playbook for connection. Don’t miss this guest’s fresh take on reconciliation, manhood and what true leadership looks like in divided times. Contact Rick Patterson at (517) 300-2706; rpatterson@rtirguests.com

How to Raise Safe, Street-Smart Kids 

More than 1 in 5 high school students in the U.S. report witnessing neighborhood violence—and that’s just what gets reported. With schools, families, and law enforcement stretched thin, Stephanie Mann, a veteran crime prevention specialist, believes the answer lies closer to home. Her Neighborhood Safety approach helps parents, educators, and community leaders raise kids who are not only street-smart, but community-aware. Drawing on her decades of experience (including founding 27 citywide prevention committees), Mann offers practical strategies to teach kids how to recognize danger, resist peer pressure, and build safe, supportive relationships. Her goal: to raise young people who don’t just survive—but help transform their communities. In interviews, she shares how parents can empower kids with common-sense safety habits in an increasingly unpredictable world. Ask her: What are the most common safety mistakes parents make without realizing it? How can kids be taught to prevent violence—not just avoid it? Contact Stephanie Mann at (925) 438-0716; smann@rtirguests.com