Attentional Control, Executive Functioning, Wellness & Mental Health

Social Media and Executive Functioning: Best Practices for Teens

Can your favorite social media app actually make it harder to focus, plan, and stay organized? Social media can be helpful but might overload your executive functioning if used excessively. Learning how it affects your thinking, emotions, and self-control can help you make more informed choices online. This guide explores how social media influences executive … read more

EF Apps & Tools, Attentional Control, Executive Functioning, Time Management

Pomodoro Technique for ADHD and Improved Focus

Struggling with focus and time management due to ADHD? ADHD often makes it difficult to concentrate, manage time, and overcome feelings of overwhelm. The Pomodoro Technique might be your answer. This method breaks tasks into manageable chunks with built-in breaks, helping you stay focused and reduce distractions effectively. Let’s explore how the Pomodoro Technique can … read more

EF Apps & Tools, Executive Functioning, Neurodivergence Research

Time Blocking for ADHD: Manage Your Day with Less Stress

Struggling to manage time with ADHD? Time blocking can help. This technique schedules tasks into specific blocks of time, providing structure and reducing stress. In this article, learn how time blocking can enhance focus and productivity, making daily responsibilities more manageable for those with ADHD. Click here for the TL;DR summary. Understanding Time Blocking for … read more

Executive Functioning, EF Apps & Tools, Organization, Time Management

ADHD Email Management: Strategies, Tools, and Mindset to Tackle Inbox Overwhelm

ADHD makes email management challenging, but with effective ADHD email management strategies, useful tools, and mindset tips, this article provides you with the means to gain control over your inbox. Managing emails effectively involves categorizing them clearly, so you can find what matters quickly and avoid unnecessary distractions. The arrival of a new message can … read more

Executive Functioning, Cognitive Flexibility, Problem Solving

4 Creative Problem Solving Techniques

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a problem, unable to think of a way forward? We have all experienced moments when the solution seems out of reach. By learning how to shift our thinking and stay focused on our goals, we can unlock new, creative solutions. Cognitive flexibility and goal-directed persistence are two powerful … read more

Building Independence, Executive Functioning

Peer-Mediated Interventions: Building Executive Functioning Skills Through Peer Support

Imagine a classroom where students are not just learning from the teacher, but also from each other. From the outside looking in, this might look like one student gently reminding another student to check their planner, while a nearby peer models how to break an assignment into smaller, more manageable steps. These are more than … read more

EF Apps & Tools

ADHD Glasses: Clever Marketing, or Truly Helpful Tool?

If you work with students who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’ve likely seen firsthand how inattention, distractibility, and impulsivity affect their daily lives. And while the neurological underpinnings of ADHD have been well-documented for quite some time, what you may not realize is that vision plays a big role in … read more

Cognitive Flexibility, Executive Functioning

Flexible Thinking Made Practical: 5 Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Youth

“That was great thinking on your feet.” “I tend to fly by the seat of my pants.” “Off the top of my head…” “We can just play it by ear.” These catchphrases are so common in our language because of how commonly we have to demonstrate the skill of flexible thinking or cognitive flexibility. It’s … read more

Executive Functioning

How Classroom Design Supports Executive Functioning Skills

Imagine entering a classroom filled with natural light, organized learning spaces, and a calm, structured atmosphere. Now, compare that to a cluttered, noisy classroom with little routine. Which of these environments would best support your ability to learn? Classroom design greatly affects students’ ability to build important life skills such as organization, planning, and self-control. … read more

EF Coaching, Executive Functioning

The 5 Best Executive Functioning Coach Certification Programs

Thinking about earning an executive functioning (EF) coach certification? Now is the perfect time. The demand for executive function coaching has grown by 40% in the past decade, making it a rapidly expanding field with ample opportunities. There’s more attention being paid, perhaps more than ever before, to the importance of executive functioning skills in … read more