The TGD

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