Executive function skills:

Tools for Learning.
Skills for Life.TM

At Engaging Minds, we focus on teaching the increasingly important executive function skills so students are better able to manage nightly homework and long-term assignments, and are better poised to achieve their full potential.

We offer one-on-one online coaching for middle school, high school, and college students and limited in-person tutoring sessions for early elementary students.

Executive function skills:

Tools for Learning.
Skills for Life.TM

At Engaging Minds, we focus on teaching the increasingly important executive function skills so students are better able to manage nightly homework and long-term assignments, and are better poised to achieve their full potential.
We offer one-on-one in-person and online tutoring sessions.

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Organization of Materials

Organization of Materials

Organization of Ideas

Organization of Ideas

Planning & Time Management

Planning & Time Management

Initiating Tasks

Initiating Tasks

Flexibility & Transitions

Flexibility & Transitions

Motivation & Self-Confidence

Motivation & Self-Confidence

Working Memory

Working Memory

Self-Monitoring & Follow-Through

Self-Monitoring & Follow-Through

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Resources for Parents and Educators

Our Coaching Programs - Students and Adults

We provide one-on-one executive function coaching for students in grades 4-College. Our coaching for students is designed to help students regain control over the academics and daily life and create independent, self-confident learners. For adults, we offer one-on-one and small group executive function coaching. Our work with adults is designed to teach you how to prioritizes tasks, boost productivity, and achieve more with less stress. We offer a variety of free workshops to educate parents on the importance of executive function skills in their children's success.

Education Professionals

Engaging Minds offers a variety of professional development workshops for educators. As a certified PDP provider with the state of Massachusetts, Engaging Minds has extensive experience training and educating participants in all facets executive function. All offerings are run in a workshop-style format, engaging participants in case studies and interactive exercises throughout.

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What People are Saying

I wanted to reach out to say a big thank you for all your work with our daughter. It’s a long-term work, and your help is invaluable. While...

Audrey A.
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Thank you so much for all of your help with our son. We can see that he is more organized and focused now, which makes him more relaxed and happy....

Peter L.
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Thank you guys so much for everything these past years. Engaging Minds has helped me so much and you guys have been awesome to work with.

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Engaging Minds has been great for our son. He has not fought us at all about attending, and didn’t complain about it once, which is huge for him...

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Thank you for your time and dedication in helping our daughter to learn new skills, become more confident and organized.  We have seen her grow during her time...

Dawn E.
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Thank you so much for everything these past few months. Our daughter really enjoyed working with you.  We have seen such a huge improvement from when she started working...

Jeff F.
Parent of a 10th grader

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During COVID we noticed a change in our daughter’s habits related to behavior to school and approach to homework. After receiving an official diagnosis’s of ADHD we enrolled...

Kimberly M.
Parent of an 8th grader

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Our daughter was so emotional as her last coaching session came to an end today. We cannot put into words how grateful we are for the tools you...

Erica B.
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Thank you for all your help and support with our son over the past years. It’s been tremendously beneficial to him and we’ve seen him grow and gain...

Jeremy L.
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We wanted to write you to thank you for working with our son this year. We really appreciate all the time and care you have given him. He...

D.M.
Parent of a 9th grader

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I wanted to send you a note to thank you for all your help and support with our son this past school year. He finished the year up...

Ally L.
Parent of a 9th grader

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My son worked with a coach at Engaging Minds for the past year. He had three items he wanted to work on and they accomplished their goals. I...

Deb C.
Parent of a 12th grader

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Engaging Minds was a godsend for our daughter. She learned so much from her sessions with her coach. Her newly acquired executive function skills will serve her well...

Amy N.
Parent of an 11th grader

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The tutors working with my son were patient, understanding, and attentive. He was happy to attend sessions and felt that he benefitted from the support.

J.T.
Parent of a 10th grader

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Our Engaging Minds coach was so good with my daughter. She really loved her approach and she learned a great deal on how to break things down into...

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Parent of a 7th grader

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Our son’s executive function coach was wonderful. He helped with not only the day to day academics of a challenging course load but aided in the college application...

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Parent of a 10th grader

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I have two children with different learning styles and needs and EM was great at setting unique learning plans for each learner. The tutors imparted great skills that...

Ellen G.
Parent of a 12th grader

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Thank you for your support of our daughter, and for the good work you two have done. It is difficult to believe that she has completed her second year...

Sean N.
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Working with Engaging Minds has helped our son build critical organizational skills and he has gained confidence in very visible ways. The thoughtful intake process helped connect us...

Kate K.
Parent of a 3rd grader

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Thanks so much for all you’re doing for our son. We really appreciate you taking such good care of him. You’ve done a wonderful job and have been...

Janet O.
Parent of an 11th grader

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Engaging Minds has been a wonderful support system for our son. Our son’s tutor taught study and organization skills, provided our son with important resources to reference, and...

Jeremy C.
Parent of a 7th grader

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We want to thank you for everything you have done for our daughter. You both made a huge difference in her academic journey and we really appreciated that you...

Kara B.
Parent of a College Graduate

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Our daughter’s instructor was a great coach and partner for my child. She had endless patience for her, which is no small task at the end of the...

Sarah S.
Parent of a 5th grader

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Our son is finding the weekly meetings very helpful. We appreciate your time and expertise. This has been a win for our son! Thank you!

Deb C.
Parent of an 11th grader

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Thank you for your ongoing support. I have never seen our son so engaged with school which is really nice to see. Thank you!

Gwen L.
Parent of an 8th grader

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Engaging Minds has meant the difference for our high school student! It is a great skills based program that teaches students how to study and strengthens the executive...

Bruce P.
Parent of a 10th grader

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Our son has been working with Engaging Minds for several years now. Engaging Minds kept him on track and fresh during the very difficult year-plus of Covid disruption...

Emily M.
Parent of a 5th grader

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Engaging Minds has been fantastic! They’re able to connect with our son and guide him appropriately down the right path week after week – he enjoys the sessions...

Rebecca S.
Parent of a 7th grader

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I wanted to share some positive feedback. My son is really connecting with you. He is grateful for your direction and he feels your approach and help has...

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Parent of an 11th grader

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I have to tell you – our daughter is SO positive when I ask her about how she is finding these sessions. I can see that her school-related...

Erica B.
Parent of an 8th grader

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The outstanding experience our first grader has had in the EM Early Readers program this past year has exceeded our expectations and we can’t thank you enough.  Three...

Jamie M.
Parent of a 1st grader

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I just wanted to share our son’s grades with you as we are so proud of him for the improvements he’s made and the good work he puts...

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We have been impressed with the professionalism and personal support Engaging Minds has offered our family and our 9th grader. We were referred to them for executive function...

Stacy M.
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Our third grader absolutely loves her Engaging Minds tutor and experience – we are so impressed with what we have seen.  Our daughter was generally keeping up in...

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We wanted to take this opportunity to express huge gratitude for Engaging Minds. Our son’s experience with his instructor has been great, in many different ways. He was...

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Parent of a 7th grader

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I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all that you’ve helped me with in the past 3 years. You’ve taught me so many skills that...

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Tip of the Week

April 15, 2025

Emerging ADHD research

If you’re parenting a child with ADHD or you yourself have ADHD, Sunday’s New York Times Magazine article, “The ADHD Medication Dilemma” (paywall-free link) is an interesting, worthwhile read. 

Parenting a child with ADHD and navigating treatments can be overwhelming. Sunday’s article explores the complexities surrounding diagnoses and treatments and advocates for a holistic approach. There’s a lot to unpack in the article, and here are a few interesting takeaways:

  1. ADHD is complex. The article challenges the traditional view of ADHD as solely a biological disorder. It presents emerging research suggesting that ADHD is influenced by a combination of biological, environmental, and societal factors. Recognizing this complexity can help in developing a more comprehensive treatment plan.​
  2. The role of environmental factors. The article emphasizes how modern educational and societal structures may not align with diverse cognitive styles, potentially exacerbating ADHD symptoms.​ By adapting educational and workplace environments to be more inclusive, we can better support individuals with ADHD. 

Emphasize a personalized, holistic approach to treatment. ADHD manifests differently in each person. Therefore, treatment plans should be personalized, considering a combination of medication, behavioral therapies, and environmental adjustments.​

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