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The TGD Trusted Tip: Instead of an email that might get lost, use the anchor of a physical location. Go to office hours just to say: "I’m using my testing accommodations this semester. I wonder if there’s anything specific you need from me to make the process smoother for you?" Grow Your Mindset: No successful adult does everything solo. High-level executives have teams to handle logistics. By coordinating with the testing center, you are practicing the high-level skill of

The TGD Trusted Tip: TODAY!!! Find the syllabus, take a paper calendar (or your digital one, but we’re big fans of paper) and color-block the "non-negotiables" (EXAMS, classes, sleep, meals, workout) first. Using tiny, colorful sticky notes allows flexibility and adds tactile manipulation which activates your brain and increases engagement in the planning process. If you didn’t put your exam week FUN items on your calendar last week, don’t forget to PLAN THE FUN FIRST! Grow

The TGD If even the thought of exams now sends you running to your bestie’s couch (after you grab your hoodie and weighted blanket, of course…), we are officially opening our Exam Excellence Individual Package. The TGD TIP: Remember to plan the breaks and the fun first in your exam week calendar! GROW: Shift your mindset! For our college students - Exam season should actually start TODAY! Begin with the end in mind and start backwards planning for the end of the semester an

The TGD When Ed is struggling to grade lab reports, he remembers his identity as a supportive Dad! Trusted Tip: Take 60 seconds this evening to help your student name three "Non-Academic Wins" from their week. It could be a great rehearsal, a kind word to a friend, or even just keeping their cool during a long bus ride. Grow Your Mindset: When a student ties their self-worth strictly to achievement, a missing assignment feels like a broken soul. By protecting their passions

From Fragile Identity to Resilient Self-Worth The Single Bucket Identity Welcome back! Tabitha is officially home from Hawaii and we are all bracing for the "Spring Forward" this weekend. While we love the extra daylight, we know that shifting our internal clocks can be a bit of a regulation hurdle for our EF families. Speaking of hurdles, we’ve been reflecting on a client moment this week. A student—known as "the smart one" in her family—received a poor grade on a science te

The Fragile Identity of the EF Student For many parents of students with Executive Function (EF) challenges, the emotional landscape of the school year can be baffling. A missing homework assignment or a B- on a test does not just result in disappointment; it often triggers a total emotional meltdown or a complete shutdown. It is crucial to understand that for these students, these reactions are not merely behavioral outbursts—they are identity crises. To understand why this