Why can your child focus on a video game but struggle with 30 minutes of homework? They can focus on things they love, so why is homework so hard? Learn how sustained attention works and what may be making it harder for your child to stay focused.
Homework can leave everyone frustrated. When it ends in tears, there may be more going on beneath the surface. Learn how emotional regulation affects homework and what your child may need before they can try again.
Does your child forget directions moments after hearing them? Working memory is an executive functioning skill that affects learning, homework, and everyday routines. Learn what's happening beneath the surface and ways to support your child.
Homework battles aren't always about motivation or defiance. Learn how task initiation, an executive functioning skill, can make getting started feel overwhelming and discover practical ways to support your child.