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Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur unpack the difference between executive function coaching and tutoring, helping parents understand when each type of support makes sense. Learn practical routines and systems to help your child stay organized, independent, and confident at school and beyond.

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349. Q&A: What’s the difference between executive function coaching and tutoring—and how do I know which my child needs?

Parent helping child with homework to improve executive function skills.

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283. Q&A: What can I do when my child feels left out by her friends?

Two teen girls whispering to each other

We’re helping a mom who is struggling to know what to say and do to support her middle school daughter whose friends excluded her.

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263. BTS: How do I respond to my daughter’s “mean girl” behaviors? Is she a bully?

Two girls whispering to each other

What parents can do to shut down your middle school daughter’s bullying behaviors.

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229. BTS: What it feels like to be a 10-year-old going back to school

10 year old poising for his first day of school

A 10-year-old shares what it feels like to start a new school year, navigate friendships, and what he thinks every parent needs to know.

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