Parenting with Impact

EP244: How To Build Executive Skills With Rachel Kapp & Stephanie Pitts

Dec 10, 2025
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Stephanie Pitts
Guest
Rachel Kapp
In this insightful discussion, Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts, both Board-certified educational therapists, explore the transformative power of educational therapy. They clarify how this approach differs from tutoring by focusing on developing executive function and independence in learners. Listeners will discover the importance of collaboration between parents and educators, signs indicating when a child is ready for support, and practical strategies to empower students. With warmth and humor, they share actionable advice for fostering growth and confidence.
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INSIGHT

Therapy Teaches Learning Systems

  • Educational therapy focuses on teaching skills and systems rather than tutoring content.
  • The goal is independence so learners no longer need a therapist or tutor.
ADVICE

Wean Support With Intentional Checkpoints

  • Scale back sessions gradually as learners show maintenance of systems and self-advocacy.
  • Move from frequent support to lighter check-ins so the learner practices independence.
ADVICE

Check Readiness And Build Early Wins

  • Ask whether the learner is open to help before starting intervention.
  • Use early sessions to build rapport and set small achievable goals to create momentum.
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