06/04/2026
The effort is there. The intention is there. But the wiring isn’t working the way we expect it to yet. They just need some extra supports to help along the way.
Executive functioning is the part of the brain that helps us plan, start, and follow through. And it’s still developing well into the mid-20s. Middle school is right in the thick of it.
So when your kid stares at the page and does nothing — that isn’t attitude. That’s a brain that hasn’t yet learned how to launch itself.
The good news? It’s a skill. It can be built. It just requires a little extra support from you.
This week’s video breaks it all down. Link is in my bio, or comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the free resource I made for parents in exactly this situation.
