Parenting is one of the most complex, rewarding, and downright demanding  jobs out there. Between juggling school drop-offs, managing work deadlines, keeping track of permission slips, and trying to get everyone to eat something green, it can feel like there’s just not enough brain space to go around. That “mental juggling” you do every day? That’s your executive functioning at work. This blog offers practical tips to support your executive functioning as a parent—but if you

The holidays can be a beautiful time of year—full of family traditions, cozy moments, and joyful memories. But for many parents, it can also bring a whirlwind of stress. Between work commitments, school events, family gatherings, and the endless to-do list, “holiday magic” can start to feel more like “holiday mayhem.” If you find yourself caught between trying to make everything perfect and simply wanting a moment to breathe, you’re not alone. Finding balance during the holid

If you’ve ever watched your child struggle to remember their backpack, melt down over homework, or spend 20 minutes “getting ready” without ever putting on their shoes, you’ve seen executive functioning skills in action—or in development. Executive functioning refers to the brain’s “management system” —the mental skills that help us plan, focus, remember, start tasks, and manage emotions. These skills are housed in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which continues developin

If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you already know that “traditional” parenting advice doesn’t always cut it. The color-coded chore chart? Ripped off the wall in five minutes.The calm voice and three-step reminder? Ignored by a child halfway across the house.The “just be consistent” advice? Sounds nice… but feels impossible when your kid’s needs change from one moment to the next. Parenting a child with ADHD is beautiful, challenging, and—let’s be honest—often exhausting.

Let’s be honest—parenting is hard. No matter how many books you’ve read, podcasts you’ve listened to, or tips you’ve gotten from...