06/04/2026
Graduation season is exciting, but for many students and families, it can also bring uncertainty, anxiety, and a lot of pressure about “what’s next.”
Whether transitioning into high school, college, work, or greater independence, executive functioning skills become even more important during these moments of change.
📝Planning ahead
⏰️Managing responsibilities
⚖️Self-advocacy
💬Communication
💪Building confidence in daily life skills
New Agenda’s Executive Function Coaching supports students and young adults through life’s next steps after graduation. This includes:
🚀Job / Career Launching
• Resume Building
• Completing & tracking job applications
• Interview Prep
• Navigating transitions into full-time employment
• Organizing & managing work tasks
🏠 Independent Living
• Managing household tasks/chores
• Meal planning
• Budgeting & bill payment
• Health & wellness
• Social connections
This season of transition doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Learn more about Executive Function Coaching at the link in bio.
06/03/2026
Let's Talk About: Why Summer Can Feel Harder Than Expected ☀️
For many kids, teens, and young adults, summer sounds relaxing in theory… but the loss of structure can actually create more overwhelm, dysregulation, and conflict at home.
Without the routines of school, executive functioning skills like time management, emotional regulation, planning, and communication suddenly require a lot more independent effort.
The good news? Summer is also a powerful season for skill building.
Less structure doesn’t have to mean chaos. Finding your summer rhythm starts with understanding what support actually helps your child thrive.
At New Agenda Coaching, we help clients and families better understand how executive functioning impacts everyday life, especially during seasons of transition, and build strategies that support more confidence, communication, and independence. 😎
05/29/2026
Meet Coach Sarah Bristow 👋
With over two decades of experience as a licensed Special Education teacher and Coordinator, Sarah’s commitment to her students is at the core of everything she does.
She specializes in creating and implementing strategies for executive functioning, study skills, and social skills, the essential building blocks for success both in and out of the classroom. Sarah’s approach is deeply collaborative, working alongside families to ensure their students' unique needs are met with expertise and empathy.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, kayaking and hiking. She enjoys the summers off, but lives for the fall weather, changing leaves and onset of winter.
05/26/2026
Routine serves as an anchor in our daily lives. Maintaining a consistent schedule fosters independence and helps everyone stay grounded. Because a predictable day leads to a more relaxed and focused mindset!
Here are a few easy ways to build structure into your summer schedule:
🔹 Morning Routine: Start with a consistent wake-up time, breakfast, and daily responsibilities like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and making beds.
🔹 Staying Active: Plan for daily physical activity such as walking, biking, swimming, or playing outside.
🔹 Daily "Brain Dump": Write down tasks on a whiteboard to clear mental clutter.
🔹 Micro-Steps: Break big tasks into tiny pieces (e.g., "gather laundry," "start machine," "fold") rather than "do laundry".
05/19/2026
Routine is not a chore, it's a safety net.
Unstructured time can feel freeing at first, but for many of our clients, it can quickly lead to feeling stuck. When we lose our daily rhythm, everything from emotional regulation to basic organization becomes a steeper uphill climb.
Our summer coaching isn't about doing more work, it’s about maintaining the systems that make life feel manageable.
By maintaining these skills over the summer, we ensure that the transition into fall feels like a natural step forward rather than a stressful change.
05/14/2026
Does it often feel like you’re playing catch-up from the moment you wake up? Our latest tip from our Founder, Amie Davies, M.Ed., focuses on reclaiming your morning momentum before the day even begins.
A consistent reset routine supports:
- Clearer focus 🧠
- Smoother transitions 🔄
- Better organization 📁
📞 (804) 223-0130
🌐 Link in bio
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
Today, we’re celebrating the many roles mothers hold, as caregivers, leaders, advocates, and everything in between.
At New Agenda, that includes our founders, Maria and Amie, as well as the many mothers on our team and in our community who bring care, structure, and support into everything they do.
The work we do every day is shaped by that same commitment.💚
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