Dr. Peg Dawson on Executive Function Development, Parenting, and Building Confidence in Your Child

Are you struggling to help your students develop the confidence and independence they need for success? Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of Smart But Scattered and a leading expert in executive function skills. Dr. Dawson shares her unique insights on:

• The importance of failure in building resilience and executive function.
• Why today’s kids struggle with independence – and how to fix it.
• The shift from helicopter parenting to empowering children to take ownership of their growth.
• Strategies for fostering collaboration, self-reflection, and resilience in both kids and parents.

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Whether you’re a parent, educator, or coach, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiring insights to help students thrive.

Check out Dr. Peg Dawson’s revised edition of Smart But Scattered: SmartButScatteredKids.com

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This interview was hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning, and edited/produced by Nathan Weinberg.