Do you ever wonder how to improve executive function in your child so they can stay organized and actually turn in their work? You are not alone. 

In this episode, I talk with Evan Weinberger, founder of Staying Ahead of the Game, about how to improve executive function at home using simple, practical strategies that really work. Together, we explore how the right homework planner, daily checklists for kids, and consistent time management for teens can reduce frustration and help children feel capable and confident.

As a psychologist and parent, I know how exhausting it can be to remind, repeat, and rescue your child from the same executive functioning challenges every week. Evan and I share real solutions that make it easier to improve executive function through structure, support, and the right tools that fit your family’s routine.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why teaching your child to improve executive function early builds lifelong skills for independence and success

• How to set up a homework planner that actually gets used and helps your child manage big projects with ease

• The science behind checklists for kids and how they make daily transitions smoother and calmer

• The secret to using a homework planner and checklists for kids together to build strong time management for teens

• How to spot the signs that your child might benefit from extra support to improve executive function at home or school

If you are ready to help your child feel more capable and calm, this episode gives you the tools to improve executive function, create a reliable homework planner, build lasting time management for teens, and use checklists for kids to bring more peace and confidence into your home.

Listen now to learn how to improve executive function, design a homework planner that works, strengthen time management for teens, and make checklists for kids a natural part of your family’s daily rhythm.

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