Executive Functioning

The 8 Executive Function Skills Every Parent Should Know (And How They Show Up at Homework Time)

Christie Sloan

Published on: 24/07/2026

Homework battles aren't about willpower. Learn the 8 executive function skills behind the struggle, and simple ways to support your child through each one.

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The Invisible Beach Ball: A Simple Way to Understand ADHD in Kids

Christie Sloan

Published on: 20/07/2026

Children with ADHD often work twice as hard to complete everyday tasks. Discover the "Invisible Beach Ball" analogy, a simple way to understand executive functioning challenges with more empathy and practical support.

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Why Brain Dumping Is One of the Best Executive Functioning Strategies for ADHD Brains

Christie Sloan

Published on: 12/07/2026

Feeling like you have 50 tabs open in your brain? Learn how brain dumping reduces overwhelm, supports executive functioning, and helps ADHD brains free up working memory. Our brains were never meant to be a storage unit.

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Start Now, Stress Less: 4 Task Initiation Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids

Christie Sloan

Published on: 04/07/2026

Learn four practical strategies to help your neurodivergent child overcome task initiation struggles and build stronger executive functioning skills.

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