New School Year, New Agenda. Building Routines for Success.
Building Routines at the Start of the School Year to Support Executive Function Skills The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and a chance to build…
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Road Trip Survival Guide for People with ADHD, Autism, and Sensory Sensitivities
Summertime often means TRAVEL, whether visiting family and friends, or exploring new exciting places! Yet, in the midst of the fun, stressors and struggles can often occur for children and…
Overlooked but Essential: How Executive Dysfunction Impacts Mental Wellness
Exploring the link between executive function skills, emotional regulation, stress, and self-esteem—and how coaching supports meaningful change. When people think about mental wellness, they often imagine therapy, self-care, or medication.…
Executive Function Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference, and How Do You Know What You Need?
When families or individuals come to us, they’re often navigating a sea of options—tutors, therapists, counselors, coaches—and trying to understand what support will actually make a difference. One of the…
From Procrastination to Graduation: How Executive Function Coaching Boosts Organization Skills for Students with ADHD
Navigating the maze of college life can feel like a Herculean task, especially for students with ADHD, where the struggle to balance assignments, social life, and looming deadlines can lead…
Overcoming Task Paralysis: Strategies for Moving Forward
We’ve all been there: staring at a long to-do list, feeling overwhelmed, and unable to start any of the tasks. This phenomenon, known as task paralysis, can be frustrating and…
What is Executive Function Coaching and How Does it Work?
Perhaps Executive Function Coaching has been suggested for you or a family member. Perhaps you recently read the Wall Street Journal article The New Must Have for Overwhelmed Kids: an…
Thanksgiving Wishes 2024
On the Eve of Thanksgiving, we sit amongst family and friends, in awe, with deep gratitude. The words of Ralph Waldo Emerson resonate through our hearts and minds, representing our…
Cooking Challenges for Young Adults with ADHD: Tips and Strategies
Cooking can be a fulfilling and creative activity, but for young adults with ADHD, it often presents unique challenges. ADHD, characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, can…
ADHD Conference
The month of November is one of change and anticipation. Fall finds its form and its finality with cooler temperatures, the falling of leaves, and anticipation of all that December brings.…
Back to School Organization
Getting organized for back-to-school can be a game-changer, especially if you're looking to manage ADHD or just stay on top of things. Here are some tips to help with organization:…
How it Started vs. How it’s Going
On a cloudy September day in Malibu, Maria and I sat watching surfers ride the waves in the Pacific Ocean while sharing the struggles some of our clients were facing. Among…
Time Blindness
Help! My child does not understand the concept of time! “My child can read a clock, so why is he always late?” Being able to read a digital clock is…
Behavior Problem vs. Skill Deficit
Is it a behavior problem or a skill deficit? You receive a phone call from your child’s teacher. The teacher is frustrated because your son sat in class but didn’t take…
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