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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

Why Parenting Feels Like a Power Struggle: Executive Functioning Help with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, EP 135

from That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress · host Dori Durbin

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you’re repeating yourself all day long. It's the reminding, prompting, and enforcing that still makes you wonder why your perfectly "capable" child just can’t follow through?If routines turn into power struggles and you’re exhausted from being the  “bad guy" then this episode is for You!.In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Anna Levy-Warren helps parents understand executive functioning including: what it really is, how it develops, and why kids who struggle with it aren’t lazy, defiant, or unmotivated. She also shares practical ways parents can support their kids without constant conflict or burnout.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:Executive Functioning 101Power Struggles & the “Broken Record” FeelingStress, Screens & BurnoutDevelopmental Expectations ExplainedPractical Tools That Actually HelpABOUT DR. ANNA LEVY-WARRENAnna Levy-Warren is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Organizational Tutors, a leading network of executive functioning experts.  With over 20 years of experience in the field of psychology including a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Anna is a leader in the field addressing executive functioning challenges in students of all ages. As a mother of three Dr. Anna brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, helping families move from daily frustration to understanding, regulation, and connection.CONNECT WITH DR. ANNAhttps://www.organizationaltutors.com/https://www.annalevywarrenphd.comhttps://www.facebook.com/OTcoachingservicesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizationaltutors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/organizational-tutors/posts/?feedView=allCONNECT WITH DORIhttps://www.doridurbin.comWant to help shape future children’s books created by experts like Dr. Anna? Join the That’s Good Parenting Club to vote on concepts, give feedback, and get early access to new releases: https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIntro for TDP (version 2)

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