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Why Kids Struggle with Routines (and What Executive Function Has to Do With It)

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If your child melts down at homework time, forgets their backpack three days a week, or takes forever to get ready in the morning—you’re not alone.
The culprit might be executive function—the brain’s “CEO” that manages planning, organization, and follow-through.

In this episode, Laura talks with Sarah Cormack, founder of Families Flourishing and @familiesflourishing, about how executive function develops from toddlerhood through the teen years, and what parents can do to support it with both structure and compassion.

You’ll learn:

  • What executive function really is and why it matters at every age
  • How to tell the difference between “won’t” and “can’t” when it comes to follow-through
  • Playful, age-appropriate ways to build skills at home
  • How to create systems that reduce power struggles and foster independence

🎧 Listen now and get simple, practical strategies to help your kids get started, stay calm, and finish strong—while bringing more ease to your home.

👉 For more tips and resources, visit www.intentionalhousehold.com

  continue reading

34 episodes

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Manage episode 498556240 series 3636345
Content provided by Laura Wilson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Laura Wilson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

If your child melts down at homework time, forgets their backpack three days a week, or takes forever to get ready in the morning—you’re not alone.
The culprit might be executive function—the brain’s “CEO” that manages planning, organization, and follow-through.

In this episode, Laura talks with Sarah Cormack, founder of Families Flourishing and @familiesflourishing, about how executive function develops from toddlerhood through the teen years, and what parents can do to support it with both structure and compassion.

You’ll learn:

  • What executive function really is and why it matters at every age
  • How to tell the difference between “won’t” and “can’t” when it comes to follow-through
  • Playful, age-appropriate ways to build skills at home
  • How to create systems that reduce power struggles and foster independence

🎧 Listen now and get simple, practical strategies to help your kids get started, stay calm, and finish strong—while bringing more ease to your home.

👉 For more tips and resources, visit www.intentionalhousehold.com

  continue reading

34 episodes

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