Does your child struggle to get started, stay motivated, or work independently, even when you know they're capable? 

As parents, we want our children to become confident, capable, and increasingly independent. But sometimes our reminders, encouragement, or attempts to step back don't produce the results we're hoping for. What if the key isn't expecting more independence, but understanding the skills children need to develop along the way? 

Join Michelle Brownell of Homeschool Essentials and Dan Marcone, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, for four practical conversations exploring how motivation, emotional regulation, executive function, and the developing brain influence learning and independence. 

 1. Building Confidence Through Motivation Helping Kids Develop a Sense of Control 

Explore why children resist, avoid challenges, or seem unmotivated. Learn how autonomy, meaningful choices, collaboration, and small successes help children develop confidence and take greater ownership of their learning. 

2. Rethinking Independence The Skills Kids Need to Work on Their Own 

Discover why independence develops through supported experiences rather than simply expecting children to do more on their own. Understand the foundational skills children need and how to build them gradually. 

3. Helping Without Hovering Getting Kids Started and Staying on Task 

Learn practical ways to help children begin tasks, maintain attention, and follow through. Explore how to provide appropriate support without taking over, and how to recognize when your child is ready for more responsibility. 

4. Understanding the ADHD Brain Looking Beyond Behavior to Better Support 

Look beyond common ADHD stereotypes to understand how ADHD affects executive function, emotional regulation, and everyday learning. Explore the role of medication, skill-building, and individualized support. 

Practical strategies, a deeper understanding of your child's developing skills, and new ways to approach everyday challenges with less frustration and more confidence. 

All four expert-led parent learning sessions 

Practical strategies and real-life examples 

Access to the session recordings to watch at your own pace 

BONUS: Parent Learning Guide for each session that includes Key Takeaways, Nuero Nuggets and Guided Action steps to put into practice 

Four conversations. One connected goal: helping your child grow in confidence, capability, and independence.