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Think Like a Kid

by Danielle Mimbs
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  • Episode 31: Things We’ve Normalized in Elementary School That I Don’t Agree With

    October 20, 2026 · 23 min

    What if some of the things we consider normal in elementary school are actually getting in the way of learning? As a former elementary teacher and learning behaviour specialist, I’m sharing eight common school practices I think we need to…

  • Episode 30: Why Your Kid Melts Down When They Make a Mistake

    October 6, 2026 · 14 min

    Have you ever watched your child completely fall apart because they couldn’t figure something out right away? In this episode, I’m talking about why kids who are used to being “the smart one” can struggle so much when learning finally…

  • Episode 29: IEP vs. 504

    September 29, 2026 · 15 min

    If you’ve ever heard the terms IEP and 504 and thought, Wait, what’s the difference? this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what these plans actually mean, how they differ, and why having a diagnosis does not automatically mean a child…

  • Episode 28: Reminder: focus on the PROCESS over the PRODUCT

    September 22, 2026 · 15 min

    I’m sharing a reminder I needed myself this week: the finished product is not always the point. I had a simple preschool activity planned, but my three-year-old had a completely different idea. Instead of redirecting him back to my plan, I…

  • Episode 27: I Wish More Moms Knew Preschool Can Literally Be 20 Minutes a Day

    September 15, 2026 · 19 min

    I hear it all the time: “Only 20 minutes? That can’t possibly be enough.” But I stand by it. Preschool doesn’t need to mean hours of worksheets, workbooks, or trying to squeeze every subject into a packed schedule. In this episode, I’m…

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About the show

Whether you’re in the classroom, the carpool lane, or halfway through your coffee, let’s stop guessing and start teaching the way kids actually learn. Think Like a Kid is your weekly chat to unlearning the "sit still and listen" methods of the past and giving your child a true educational advantage. Hosted by Danielle Mimbs–mom of three, former teacher, and Learning Behavior Specialist, each episode delivers brain-based strategies and creative STEAM ideas that turn learning into play. We ditch the one-size-fits-all approach to focus on how kids actually learn: through movement, curiosity, and connection. It’s time to make learning fun again and give your child the best head start to early learning! How? By thinking like a kid!