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A child with executive function challenges?
Cognitive Connections provides executive function coaching (virtual or in-person) for kids from elementary school age through college. Co-founder Sarah Ward has a very helpful video explaining executive function and activities to help kids develop EF skills.
Helpful free resources can be found on the ImpactParents website and executive function coach Seth Perler's website.

A child with anxiety?
Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons has books, webinars, and an excellent podcast series on strategies for parents (and kids themselves) to help kids manage anxiety. Here's a great video of Lynn explaining anxiety and how to help kids cope with it.

A child with social skill challenges?
The Ely Center in Needham and the Academy of Physical & Social Development in Newton offer social skills groups and therapy.

Social/Emotional/Self-Esteem groups & coaching for tween and adolescent girls
Check out The Grrrls Connection and The Kidz Connection in Newton

Does your child need mental health support guided by the Collaborative Problem Solving philosophy?
Private therapists Dr. Laura Benkov, Dr. Larry Epstein, Dr. Tai Katzenstein, and Dr. David Whelan are all excellent clinical psychologists trained in CPS.
​Massachusetts General Hospital's Department of Psychiatry and the Newton Wellesley Hospital Parent Program also have therapists familiar with CPS.

For Parents who struggle to stay calm (and an all-around excellent parenting book): Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham (who also has fantastic website full of resources: AhaParenting.com)

Finally, Karen's Be The Parent You Want To Be! Facebook page has many parenting tips, events, articles and resources