For Parents, Educators, and Professionals Who Are Passionate About Student Potential
Welcome to Cultivating Excellence with Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist. Here at Cultivating Excellence, we are passionate about nurturing excellence for children, teens, and young adults. If you are like most 21st century parents, you’ve realized that your children are going to need to succeed in spite of growing up in an increasingly complicated and competitive world. Dr. Resnik understands the sense of urgency modern parents feel in preparing their children for a future that is far from certain. This podcast is all about strengthening your relationship with your child to provide a solid foundation for their future success and happiness. In every episode, we provide valuable insights to help you meet the challenges of modern parenting without becoming overwhelmed. Cultivating Excellence brings you practical guidance from exemplary thought leaders in psychology, education, and child development.
Episodes
EP 2: Competitive College Admissions with Jared Friedland
As college admissions become increasingly competitive, understanding the role of standardized testing can give students a crucial edge.
In this episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, Jared Friedland, founder of The Playbook, discusses the evolving role of standardized testing in college admissions and how students can strategically navigate the process to improve their chances of acceptance. He helps students navigate the challenges of standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and PSAT while also guiding them in finding colleges where they can thrive academically, socially, and culturally. With two decades of experience, Jared has worked as an admissions reader at Dartmouth and UCLA, gaining deep insights into how colleges evaluate applicants holistically rather than simply rejecting them based on numbers. He emphasizes that the admissions process, though often stressful, doesn’t have to be overwhelming and that strategic planning can significantly improve students’ chances of success. Jared highlights that a strong application involves more than just grades or test scores, it requires showcasing a student’s character, achievements, and potential fit for a school’s unique academic and cultural environment.
Tune in for expert insights on how students can strategically approach standardized testing to maximize their college acceptance chances!
EP 1: Welcome to Cultivating Excellence
Parenting in the 21st century feels harder because it is harder, but what if you had the tools to navigate it with confidence?
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Resnik, founder of Rebecca Resnik and Associates Psychology Care, introduces Cultivating Excellence, a podcast for professional parents navigating the challenges of raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a rapidly changing, post-pandemic world. She acknowledges the stress and uncertainty parents face and challenges negative stereotypes about modern parenting. Today’s children grow up in a complex environment shaped by digital saturation, societal instability, and educational disruptions from COVID-19, making parenting more difficult than ever. Despite these uncertainties, Dr. Resnik reassures parents that they have the power to shape their children’s character, curiosity, and resilience through intentional choices. Using the metaphor of parenting as gardening, she emphasizes that small, consistent efforts over time cultivate excellence and help children thrive in an unpredictable future.
Tune in to Cultivating Excellence with Dr. Rebecca Resnik for insightful, practical guidance on raising resilient, thriving kids in today’s complex world!
Trailer: Coming Soon! Cultivating Excellence Podcast
Welcome to Cultivating Excellence, a podcast for smart professional parents who are passionate about their children’s education, future success, and happiness! Join Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Licensed Psychologist, for practical advice and inspiration from renowned experts in parenting, education and psychology.
