What Are Executive Function Skills and Why Do They Matter So Much for Kids and Teens? If you’ve ever watched your child forget their homework (again), melt down over a last-minute project, or take an hour to get started on a 15-minute task, then you’ve witnessed executive function challenges in action. Executive function skills are the…
6 Simple Steps to Help Your Child Get (and Stay) Organized for School Let’s be honest, staying organized doesn’t always come naturally, especially for kids balancing classes, homework, activities, and social lives. Papers get lost, backpacks become black holes, and deadlines sneak up faster than we’d like. But the good news? Organization is a skill, and…
As an executive function coach, I often tell parents that emotional regulation is one of the most powerful skills their child can learn. It’s the foundation that supports focus, organization, motivation, and resilience — the very things that help kids thrive in school and in life. But for many children and teens, managing emotions can feel tricky. When frustration,…
Executive function (EF) coaching is becoming more widely recognized, but with that awareness comes several lingering questions and misconceptions. Because of this, many families are unsure about what EF coaching truly involves or how it can support their child. Below are some of the most common myths and the real facts behind them. Myth 1:…