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From Break to Balance: Moving Beyond the "January Reset" We’ve all felt that quiet surge of hope during the holidays, imagining a fresh start where our kids actually use their planners, our college students stay ahead of their syllabi, or we finally conquer that overflowing professional inbox. But by the second week of January, that "New Year, New Me" energy often dissolves into the familiar friction of the morning scramble, the homework wars, or the mounting pile of unanswer

If you are entering the new year caught between a flicker of optimism and the sheer fatigue of being a constant "task manager," we understand the science behind that exhaustion—and we are here to help you replace that stress with evidence-based clarity. Maybe your mornings feel rushed and tense. Maybe homework turns into tears, shutdowns, or power struggles. You might be constantly prompting and reminding, wondering why your child—who you know is capable—still can’t seem to f

We’re trying out a newsletter format this month: The TGD! Each week, we’ll send you a TIP , a way to GROW  your mindset, and a link to our blog where you can DIVE  deep into the science behind the topic. This month, Hannah takes us on a deep dive into the science of learning with a brief literature review on the value of spaced practice for memory consolidation. As we grow our coaching practice, we'd love your help - the end of this message has 3 quick ways you can help. Than

Learn how sleep is an essential part of the process of learning and how you can leverage it in your life - especially if you have executive function challenges.

If you’ve ever spent hours cramming for a test—only to forget most of it a week later—you’re not alone. Students (and adults!) often assume that the more time we spend studying in one sitting, the more we’ll remember. But neuroscience shows that our brains simply don’t work that way. Learning isn’t about how long you study—it’s about how you s    p    a    c   e        o    u    t      your study time. This idea, known as spaced practice or the spacing effect, has been one of

Are You Uncomfortable Enough? Hello, and welcome from the team at TGD Coach! We are excited to launch our first regular newsletter, where we bring you evidence-based strategies designed to help you and your student Trust, Grow, and Develop  the executive function skills needed for success. For our first series, we’re tackling a huge pain point for parents: "I studied for hours, but still failed the test."  Our goal is to shift your family's focus from passive studying  to act