If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD, you’ve likely seen how bright, curious, and capable they are. Yet, they still struggle with things that seem “simple” to others. Have you ever considered their executive function skills? Maybe it’s
The Best Time-Management Strategy Every Student Should Know
Is your child overwhelmed with homework and struggling to manage their workload? Between assignments, test prep, and extracurriculars, it’s easy for students to feel like they’re constantly playing catch-up. But what if there were a simple way to help them
How AI Impacts Your Child’s Executive Function Skills
AI is making your child’s schoolwork easier, but is it also making critical thinking and time management harder? We’ve all seen how AI is transforming the way students learn, from tackling homework to managing their schedules and study habits. But
The Benefits of Executive Function Deficits Part 2: Practical Strategies for Parents
Parenting a middle or high schooler with executive function challenges isn’t easy. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be—watching them fall behind despite their best efforts, wondering how to help without micromanaging, and feeling like you’re constantly reminding them
The Benefits of Executive Function Deficits Part 1: Understanding Hidden Strengths
Parenting middle and high school students is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, especially when your child faces executive function deficits. This is often seen in cases of ADHD or learning disabilities and can look like disorganization, lack of
So You Just Got Your Child’s Q1 Progress Report, Now What?
We’re nearing the end of the first quarter, and the much-anticipated Q1 progress report has landed in your mailbox. As you scan through it, your heart sinks. The grades aren’t what you expected or hoped for. You might feel a
A Guide to Balancing Phone Use For Your ADHD Teen
Today, smartphones have become a huge part of our teens’ lives, giving them constant access to communication, learning, and entertainment. For many teens, especially those with ADHD, balancing phone use with other responsibilities can be a challenge. Too much screen
Sending Your Child Back to College with Executive Function Deficits?
Navigating college life with executive function deficits and other learning disabilities often means encountering a unique set of academic, organizational, and social hurdles. The combination of a demanding academic schedule, newfound independence, and an omnipresent social environment can be challenging.
How Pilgrims Used Executive Function to Plan Their Feast
Right now, you might be thinking about how the Pilgrims were able to put together such amazing and detailed feasts without all the technology we have today, especially when it seems like your own kids are struggling to turn in