Get the Free Tough Stuff Flashcard Deck to Practice calm safe choices in tough moments
Rehearse calm responses to everyday stressors with a simple card routine for parents and educators
What's Included?
What Can You Do With the Free Tough Stuff Flashcard Deck?
Practice Calm And Safe Responses
with stepwise prompts you can rehearse
Build Problem Solving Confidence
by comparing options and likely results
Strengthen Emotional Regulation
so you can respond safely under stress
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FAQs
Yes. It’s a PDF you can print and cut into cards.
Teens and older students. Adapt for middle school with support.
Yes. The deck includes blank “create your own” cards.
Who Created This Resource
We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.
CHRIS HANSON // Founder of Life Skills Advocate
Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.
I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.
Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.
Chris
AMY SIPPL // Content Specialist
Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.
I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.
My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.
Amy