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Back to School: What Parents Can Do Right Now to Support Executive Functioning
The new school year is around the corner—and for many families, that means a mix of excitement, anxiety, and maybe a little dread about...

Oak and Ivy
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Why Executive Function Alone Isn’t Enough: The Power of Root, Reflect, Rise, and Reach
Executive functioning coaching is having a moment—and that’s a good thing. More parents, educators, and students are recognizing the...
Perry LaRoque
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Why Coaching Isn’t Just for Struggling Students
When people hear the word coaching , they often assume something is wrong. But at Oak & Ivy, we know better. Executive function coaching...
Perry LaRoque
Jul 1, 20252 min read


What I’ve Learned Coaching Hundreds of Neurodiverse Students
After working with hundreds of neurodiverse students over the years—from middle schoolers finding their voice to university students...
Perry LaRoque
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Supporting Neurodiverse Students Without Pathologizing Them
Too often, support for neurodiverse students begins with a diagnosis—and ends with a label. At Oak & Ivy, we believe in seeing students...

Oak and Ivy
Jun 6, 20252 min read


How to Tell If Your Teen Needs Executive Function Coaching
Not turning in homework.Missing deadlines.Meltdowns over minor changes.Rooms that look like archaeological digs.Arguments every time you...

Oak and Ivy
Jun 6, 20252 min read


The Hidden Curriculum: Teaching the Skills Schools Forget
Walk into any school and you’ll find students learning algebra, analyzing Shakespeare, and reviewing the causes of World War I. But...

Oak and Ivy
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Root, Reflect, Rise, Reach: The Oak & Ivy Approach to Executive Function Coaching
At Oak & Ivy, we don’t just support students—we partner with them on a journey of self-awareness, skill-building, and purposeful growth....

Oak and Ivy
Jun 6, 20252 min read


What Sets Oak & Ivy Apart: Coaching Rooted in Growth, Reflection, and Purpose
At Oak & Ivy, we don’t just help students catch up on schoolwork—we help them grow into who they are meant to be. Our work begins where...

Oak and Ivy
Jun 6, 20252 min read
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