Understanding what’s really happening—and what parents can do about it “I’ve told them this a hundred times… but they’ll listen to you in one session.” If I had a dollar for every time a parent said this to me, I’d probably be writing this from a beach somewhere. Because it’s not rare. It’s actually one of the most common frustrations I hear from families. You remind them.You explain it.You repeat it—again and again. And somehow… It doesn’t land. Then a coach, teacher, or someone outside...

Understanding the cycle many college students fall into—and what actually helps It usually doesn’t start with everything falling apart. It starts with one assignment. One missed deadline.One week of illness.One class that gets pushed aside with the thought, “I’ll catch up later.” And then something shifts. That one assignment turns into two.Then three.And before long, what once felt manageable now feels impossible to even begin. I see this pattern often with college students—especially...

understanding task initiation paralysis in neurodivergent teens and young adults If you’ve ever said something like: “I know you're capable of this.” “You did it before, so why can't you just start?” “Why does everything have to be such a battle?” You're not alone. Parents of teens and young adults with ADHD often describe a confusing pattern: their child is intelligent, insightful, and even motivated in certain areas… yet when it comes to starting tasks, everything seems to stop. Homework...