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.
Is your child constantly losing homework, forgetting assignments, or struggling to stay organized? Learn how executive functioning challenges, not laziness, may be the cause, and discover practical ways to better understand and support your child.
About me and why I do what I do. I didn't start out an advocate for parents and children. I started out as a mom that was confused, worried, overwhelmed, and often lost. I was able to pivot and start moving in a positive direction to help others.
When a child struggles with math, we don’t throw up our hands in frustration and punish them for not understanding the material. We offer help, patience, and resources. Yet, when it comes to emotional regulation, we often take a very different approach. Instead of recognizing that self-regulation is a skill that needs to be taught and nurtured, we tend to focus on punishing "misbehavior" without considering why the child is struggling in the first place.