Sullivan Coaching: Executive Function Social Cognition Parent Advocacy

08/17/2026

Great PSA: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJKaEEFvtne/?igsh=MW5sYmJsZ3M5bnQxbg==

07/31/2026

A repost as we start thinking about September:

Sometimes the kids who “hold it together” the most
aren’t actually okay… they’re just holding it together.

They get through the day.
They meet expectations.
They might even be doing really well academically.
But that doesn’t always mean it’s sustainable.
Sometimes it means they’re masking, not coping.
Masking looks like pushing through, hiding stress, and trying to appear “fine.”
Coping means having tools to actually manage what’s going on inside.

And here’s what we want to stay curious about as parents and educators:
👉 Are they managing… or just getting through?
👉 What does it cost them to “hold it together” all day?
Because masking can work—for a while.
But it often shows up later as shutdown, avoidance, anxiety, or burnout.
When we shift the question from
“How are they doing?” to
“How are they managing?”
we open the door to real support.
That’s where real growth begins.

07/31/2026

07/25/2026

https://youtu.be/vyLRxuVEje4?si=fhl2RggvedpwGu_D

🎙️ Strong Inside Moment

Creative Coping"... also known as "lying." 😄

Wait...before you keep scrolling, hear us out.

Sometimes what looks like lying is actually a child's attempt to cover up an executive functioning struggle. Maybe they forgot the assignment, lost the paper, underestimated the time, or simply felt overwhelmed.

Does that mean lying is okay? Of course not.

But if we stop at the behavior, we miss the opportunity to teach the skills that child actually needs.

In this Strong Inside Moment, we explore why some children develop "creative coping" strategies, why they often start long before anyone notices, and why looking below the surface can change the way we respond.

🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Strong Inside Sullivan
https://www.youtube.com/-Inside-Sullivan

💙 Follow Sullivan Coaching for more Strong Inside Moments about executive functioning, emotional regulation, and helping children thrive.

💬 What are your thoughts? Have you ever discovered there was more to a behavior than you first realized?

Look Below the Surface.
Understand First.
Skills Second.
Shame Never.

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07/22/2026

🎙️ Welcome to Strong Inside Moments!

We're excited to share short clips from our new podcast, where we explore executive functioning, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, parenting, and what we've learned from decades of working with children and families.

In this clip, we discuss how executive functioning challenges don't just affect children—they affect the entire family. When we look below the surface and understand what's really driving behavior, everything begins to change.

💙 If this conversation resonates with you, **follow Sullivan Coaching** for more Strong Inside Moments, practical strategies, and real conversations about helping children thrive.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: -Inside-Sullivan
https://www.youtube.com/-Inside-Sullivan

💬 We'd love to hear from you! What questions or topics would you like us to discuss in a future episode? Leave a comment below!

Look Below the Surface.
Understand First.
Skills Second.
Shame Never.

07/21/2026

Sometimes the best conversations happen when you least expect them.

In this clip from our upcoming podcast, I share a story about an unexpected conversation in one of my favorite thrift shops—and why it reminded me that so many families are working incredibly hard to support their children but simply don't know what resources or next steps are available.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate evaluations, school supports, or advocacy for your child, you're not alone.

💙 We'd love to hear from you.

What's one thing you wish someone had explained earlier in your parenting journey?

Your questions may inspire a future episode of: Strong Inside: Conversations with Two School Psychologists.

07/20/2026

Something exciting is coming!
We're putting the finishing touches on Strong Inside: Conversations with Two School Psychologists—a new podcast from Sullivan Coaching where we explore the real challenges facing kids, teens, and the adults who support them.
We'll be talking about executive functioning, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, school success, parenting, self-advocacy, and everything in between. Our goal is simple: to share practical strategies, honest conversations, and real-world insights that help families better understand what's happening beneath the surface.
💙 And we'd love your help.
What questions have you always wanted to ask a school psychologist? Is there a parenting challenge, school issue, executive functioning struggle, or neurodiversity topic you'd like us to cover?
Leave your questions in the comments or send us a message. Your idea might inspire a future episode!
We can't wait to share these conversations with you.
Strong Inside: Conversations with Two School Psychologists — coming soon!

07/20/2026

Something exciting is coming!

We're putting the finishing touches on Strong Inside: Conversations with Two School Psychologists—a new podcast from Sullivan Coaching where we explore the real challenges facing kids, teens, and the adults who support them.

We'll be talking about executive functioning, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, school success, parenting, self-advocacy, and everything in between. Our goal is simple: to share practical strategies, honest conversations, and real-world insights that help families better understand what's happening beneath the surface.

💙 And we'd love your help.

What questions have you always wanted to ask a school psychologist? Is there a parenting challenge, school issue, executive functioning struggle, or neurodiversity topic you'd like us to cover?

Leave your questions in the comments or send us a message. Your idea might inspire a future episode!

We can't wait to share these conversations with you.

Strong Inside: Conversations with Two School Psychologists — coming soon!