Supporting Executive Functioning | Parents' Guide to Tutoring

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Parents’ Guide to Tutoring, host Julia Silva—Qualified Tutor founder, school leader, and mum of five—dives into the powerful connection between executive functioning and effective tutoring.

Julia sits down with a thoughtful parent from Singapore who shares her journey of finding the right support for her daughter—not because she was struggling, but because she wanted to nurture confidence, curiosity, and independence. What started as a simple search for a maths tutor became something much deeper: a lesson in how tutoring can develop the skills children need for life, not just for exams.

Together, they explore:

• 💡 How executive functioning skills—like planning, motivation, and self-regulation—set children up for success far beyond the classroom.

• 💻 The surprising benefits (and initial doubts) of online tutoring, and how to make virtual learning personal, structured, and engaging.

• 🧭 Why building a partnership between tutor, parent, and child can transform lessons into moments of real growth.

• ❤️ The power of shifting from a “deficit” mindset (“What’s my child struggling with?”) to a strengths-based approach (“What lights my child up?”).

  
  

• From hybrid learning plans that keep kids off screens, to simple weekly planners that build accountability, this episode shows how thoughtful tutoring can reignite a love of learning—and confidence in life itself.

  If you’re a parent wondering:

  • How can I help my child stay motivated and organised?

  • What kind of tutoring really makes a difference?

  • How can I find a tutor who nurtures confidence as well as skills?

  …then this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and practical inspiration.

  🎧 Listen now to “Supporting Executive Functioning”—and discover how the right tutor can help your child take ownership of their learning, find joy in discovery, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

  
  

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