154. Building Executive Function Skills Early: A Guide For Parents

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for a deep dive into parenting strategies with Dan Leibowitz M.A, M.S, an expert in educational consulting and executive function coaching. Discover how our own behaviors as parents shape our children’s success, and learn practical tips to set them up for middle school and beyond.

⭐ Dan shares his journey into educational consulting and executive function coaching and how he helps families.

⭐ Tess and Dan explore how parental stress impacts parenting patterns and creates ripple effects in children’s behavior.

⭐Dan discusses how parents improving communication, interactions, and physical spaces can help children show up as their best selves.

⭐ Tess and Dan talk about neurodiversity, what it means, and how neurodiverse children benefit from tailored learning approaches.

⭐ They emphasize the importance of building executive function skills early rather than waiting until problems arise later in life.

⭐Dan explains the three components of his model for understanding and improving executive function.

 ⭐Tess and Dan share actionable ways to set children up for success from a young age.

⭐Dan introduces the self-regulation model and how parents can apply it to improve family dynamics and support their children.

⭐Dan is most grateful for his friendship with Tess and being on her podcast and sharing his work. 

Find out more about Dan Leibowitz here 👉 Innovative Learning Services | coach | Kentfield, CA, USA

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⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here:  https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses)

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