Why Is My Child So Smart but So Disorganized?
The disconnect between what your child is clearly capable of and how they actually function day to day can be genuinely confusing.
Why Can’t My Child Just Start Their Work?
Sometimes children can’t “just start their work” because task initiation requires a specific kind of mental effort – the effort of shifting from one state to another. And that is disproportionately hard for kids with executive functioning challenges or ADHD. For adults, beginning a task…
Is My Child Lazy or Is Something Actually Wrong?
Almost always, something is actually wrong. “Lazy” is the explanation that fills the gap when a child is clearly capable but consistently not performing. It feels logical. If they can do it, but aren’t doing it, the obvious conclusion is that they’re choosing not to.…
The “Lazy” Myth: Why Your Bright Child Is Struggling to Keep Up (and What to Do About It)
Bright children who struggle with executive functioning are often extraordinarily capable people who need support that matches how their brains actually work.