Westchester County · preschool & elementary
Executive functioning coaching and learning support.
For preschool and elementary-aged children. Our goal is to help children build confidence, self-understanding, and the executive functioning skills they need to thrive in school and in everyday life.
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But what is executive functioning, anyway?
Executive functions are the mental skills that help us think before we act, stay focused, remember information, adapt to changing situations, and achieve goals.
When I explain executive functioning to children, I sometimes share that their brain has a “manager” and that every part of their brain has a different job. The manager helps every part work together so we can remember important things, make plans, stay flexible when something unexpected happens, regulate big feelings, and decide what we need to do next.
Executive functioning skills are among the strongest predictors of children’s academic success, social relationships, and long-term independence. Like reading or math, these skills develop over time and can be strengthened through intentional practice and supportive environments.
the skills we work on,
the way Linda maps them
Sometimes, the manager is still learning how to manage.
like reading or riding a bike, these skills develop gradually over time
How we help
Four things every session is built on.
At Grow Space we help children strengthen these skills through play, creativity, individualized support, and evidence-based practices.
Play
Games that quietly ask a child to plan, wait, switch, and try again, without any of it feeling like work.
Creativity
Art, building, music and storytelling let children show what they know before they have the words for it.
Individualized support
Every agenda is built for one child. Their interests, their habits, and goals they helped choose.
Evidence based practices
Grounded in school psychology, emotionally responsive teaching, and research on how these skills actually develop.
On our wall
Turning “I can’t” into “not yet”.
There is a growth mindset chart hanging beside the reading nook, and children read it out loud far more often than you would expect. Tap a card to turn it over.
Who you will meet
Hi! I’m Linda.
I’ve always been fascinated by the unique ways children make sense of the world. From directing shows at summer camp as a teenager to becoming a classroom teacher, executive functioning coach, and school psychology graduate student, every step of my journey has deepened my belief that meaningful learning begins with warmth, respect, and understanding.
Want to learn more? I get it, I’m a mom too.
Our space
A room that starts helping before the session does.
Working in a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool taught me that the environment itself is a powerful teacher. So this room was designed for children, and for their parents, to foster curiosity, creativity, emotional safety, and growth.
What it adds up to
When children feel seen, accepted, and supported, they begin to understand how their own brain works.
Every brain is wired differently, and we take a strengths-based approach to that difference. From this foundation children become empowered to explore, take risks, and embrace new challenges with greater self-awareness and newfound confidence.
Let’s talk about your child.
Every child is different, so I offer a complimentary consultation before beginning services. It is a chance to get to know one another, talk through your concerns, and decide together whether Grow Space is the right fit for your family.