Kokoro Tutoring

Kokoro Tutoring For 20 years, we have developed a comprehensive approach to education based on foundations of psychological, behavioral, and neurological research.

Our methods have been time-tested and proven by our successes with hundreds of our students and families.

08/13/2026

Helping kids deal with difficult feelings like fear of failure or uncertainty is different from what many people think—and it doesn’t necessarily involve giving advice, encouragement, or feedback.

Often, the best thing we can do for our students is simply embody the traits we hope to teach them. :)

Math anxiety is real, common, and has nothing to do with ability. Here's what's happening in the brain — and a few thing...
07/22/2026

Math anxiety is real, common, and has nothing to do with ability. Here's what's happening in the brain — and a few things that actually help.

Struggling with math often isn't about math at all.
07/18/2026

Struggling with math often isn't about math at all.

03/10/2026

Feeling drained? It might not be sleep. Weaving simple interactions into everyday moments can help fill someone's psychological tank. It fuels them to do what they need and want to do.

03/09/2026

I need to say this: you two are naturally supportive. Being yourselves is incredibly helpful. I'm so grateful for the people you are, and for sharing a similar mindset about education. It fills my heart.

03/08/2026

When kids say "I have to," it reveals a sense of compulsion. Remind them they don't HAVE to. Challenging this assumption restores their sense of choice and empowers them.

03/07/2026

This kid wants good grades so his mom will be proud. But there's something deeper going on: he's probably never felt consistent praise at home. His goal reflects a need for that feeling.

03/06/2026

A student stopped doing math and started journaling. My first instinct was to redirect her back to the work. But then I realized, sometimes kids just need to release what they're feeling. Five minutes of journaling made all the difference.

03/05/2026

Is your motivation intrinsic or extrinsic? Either way, it's the fuel that keeps you going. We're powered by connection, showing up for our students daily because we love it. Meeting them where they are helps them grow, supporting their own values first.

03/04/2026

School is compulsory, which creates a psychological problem. Acknowledge that to the student. Then say, "Okay, you're being forced to do this whether you like it or not." How do you want to go through school?

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91205

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