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.

  
  

  Find safe, skilled & certified tutors on our free tutor directory https://www.qualifiedtutor.directory/

In the very first episode of The Parents’ Guide to Tutoring, host Julia Silver—school leader, founder of the Qualified Tutor Directory, and mum of five—invites listeners into the world of modern tutoring with honesty, warmth, and hard-won wisdom.

Julia opens up about her own family’s journey through education: five very different children, five very different stories—and the tutors who helped each of them rediscover confidence, purpose, and joy in learning. From GCSEs and A levels to the challenges of anxiety, exclusion, and exam pressure, Julia shares how the right tutor at the right time can transform not only grades, but lives.

In this inspiring introduction, you’ll learn:

• 🎯 Why tutoring is powerful—but unregulated, and what every parent should know before hiring a tutor.

• 💬 How to find safe, skilled, and trusted tutors who care about your child as a whole person.

• 🧠 The difference between academic tutoring and mentoring, and why executive functioning, motivation, and structure matter more than ever.

• 🧩 How to choose a tutor who aligns with your family’s values and learning philosophy—not just your child’s curriculum.

• 💖 The importance of partnership between parent, child, and tutor—because tutoring works best when everyone’s pulling in the same direction.

• Julia also introduces her innovative approach to “academic mentoring”, a holistic model that blends study skills, confidence coaching, and emotional well-being. From weekly planners to guided study sessions, she shows how small, structured habits can help children fall back in love with learning—and prepare for lifelong success.

  If you’re a parent asking yourself:

  • How do I find a tutor I can trust?

  • What kind of tutoring really helps my child thrive?

  • When should I start—or stop—getting extra support?

  …then this episode is your essential starting point.

  🎧 Listen to Episode 1: “An Introduction to the Parents’ Guide to Tutoring” and discover how thoughtful, intentional tutoring can empower your child to learn with confidence, curiosity, and independence.

  Find safe, skilled & certified tutors on our free tutor directory, where you can segment by age, skills, locations and subjects with ease.