The holidays are a time for family, relaxation, and reconnection—but for college students, they can also bring stress, especially if the topic of academics or future plans dominates every conversation. As a parent, your love and support mean the world…
College is a time of significant transition, marked by increased academic demands, social responsibilities, and personal independence. Many students find themselves overwhelmed as they juggle these new challenges. This is where executive function coaching comes in. Understanding Executive Function Executive…
Learning any new skill takes time and consistent effort. Imagine someone new to stand-up paddle boarding (SUPing) who heads down to the water, rents a board, and steps into an entirely new experience. With each minute on the board, she…
When we work with college students, the nature of our work is to create change. We work with students to introduce strategies, improve habits, implement systems, and achieve goals. These goals are often BIG: make dean’s list, improve their GPA,…
Figuring out the right course load for executive function-challenged students, especially freshman year, is an important task. There are certain measures that soon-to-be-freshman (or really any student in college) can take in order to start off on the right foot…
4 Tips to Write a Stress-Free Research Paper What is one of the most demanding college assignments when it comes to executive function skills? Writing research papers. Why? When tasks are newer, more complex, and more long term, they will…
“The executive functions are a set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal. It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation.” –…
Football teams watch film. It’s how they get better. They film a game or practice, they review it, they reflect on what happened and what needs to change, and then, they go out and implement those changes. It’s a fairly straightforward process. However,…
How does procrastination impact college students? Procrastination can be the bane of many college students’ academic journeys. The ability to initiate tasks and manage time effectively is crucial for college success. In this blog post, we delve into the shocking statistics…
Navigating the challenges of college life can feel like a daunting task, especially for students who struggle with executive function skills, learning challenges, ADHD or anxiety. The demands of academic success, stress management, and broader life management often require a delicate balance.…