Research-backed strategies for parents supporting struggling elementary students. From executive functioning to motivation, discover practical tools that transform challenges into growth opportunities.

Helping a 10 year old struggling in school








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**Lena:** Hey everyone, welcome to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm absolutely thrilled to dive into today's conversation with my co-host Eli about something that's so close to many parents' hearts-helping kids who are struggling in school.
**Eli:** And I'm Eli! You know, Lena, there's nothing quite like that feeling when you see your child having a tough time at school. It can be heartbreaking, frustrating, and honestly, pretty overwhelming. But here's what I love about today's topic-we're not just going to talk about the struggles. We're going to explore all the incredible research-backed strategies that can actually turn things around for kids who are having a hard time.
**Lena:** Exactly! And what's fascinating is how much the landscape of understanding learning challenges has evolved. We're not talking about one-size-fits-all solutions anymore. Today, we're diving deep into executive functioning, middle school dynamics, parent-teacher collaboration, motivation strategies, and so much more. It's like having a whole toolkit at our disposal.
**Eli:** That's what gets me excited about this conversation! We've got insights from some amazing resources-everything from understanding executive functioning disorders to research-backed instructional strategies that are proven to help kids make big gains. And you know what? A lot of this applies whether your child has been formally diagnosed with something or if they're just hitting some bumps in the road.