Parent Masterclass: Strategies for Supporting Your Student's Success
A premium, expert-led, 4-hour intensive designed to give parents clarity, confidence, and actionable tools for supporting high school and college students academically, emotionally, and organizationally.
$325 per family · Sessions held monthly
What is this masterclass?
This 4-hour masterclass is led by Dr. Johnna Burns, educational therapist and executive function specialist. Parents learn evidence-based strategies for supporting students without conflict, confusion, or overwhelm, and leave with a personalized action plan they can use immediately.
What parents will learn
How to support executive function without micromanaging
How to help students plan, prioritize, and follow through
How to reduce homework battles and emotional friction
How to coach instead of correct
How to build independence and accountability
How to support students with ADHD, dyslexia, or learning differences
How to communicate effectively with overwhelmed teens
How to create structure at home that actually works
How to identify when a student needs professional help
How to help students with technology and distraction challenges
Four hours, fully structured
Understanding the Modern Student
- Executive function explained
- Why students struggle — the neuroscience
- The psychology of overwhelm
Tools & Strategies That Work
- Planning systems and study strategies
- Motivation frameworks
- Parent-student communication models
- Designing the student environment
Real-World Scenarios
- Case studies from practice
- Scripts for difficult conversations
- How to support without enabling
Personalized Action Plan
- Parent Q&A with Dr. Burns
- Build-your-own support plan
- Next steps + curated resources
Is this masterclass right for you?
- Parents of high school students
- Parents of college students
- Parents of neurodivergent students (ADHD, dyslexia, 2e)
- Parents feeling stuck or unsure how to help
- Parents wanting to reduce stress and increase student independence
Why this masterclass matters
Students are overwhelmed. Parents want to help but often don't know how. Schools don't teach executive function — and families are left to figure it out alone.
This masterclass bridges the gap. Parents leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan they can implement immediately, without conflict, confusion, or guesswork.
Reserve Your SpotWhat parents are saying
"I left with an actual plan — not just general advice. For the first time I felt like I knew exactly what to do and why."
Sarah M.
Parent of a high school junior
"Dr. Burns gave us scripts and frameworks we use every single day. The homework battles have almost completely stopped."
James & Linda R.
Parents of a 2e student
"I came in overwhelmed and left confident. This masterclass should be required for every parent of a teen."
Patricia K.
Parent of a college freshman
Ready to feel confident as a parent?
Join the next Parent Masterclass and leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan that works.