The real reason you have to nag your kid for them to get things done

Does it feel like your middle schooler requires constant reminders to do the important things? Or does it feel like they're willfully not doing the things they need to do? It may not be intentional, but rather a gap in their executive functioning. In this episode, executive function coach Carrie Bonnett helps listeners understand how their children's brains work and provides strategies to help kids get things done. The good news is that even though some struggle with executive functioning, these are skills that can be taught to improve our kids' time management, organization, and more.

Books referenced in this episode:
The Gift of Failure, Jessica Lahey

About the Guest:
Carrie Bonnett is a veteran teacher and lifelong list-maker. She is an Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two children. Carrie works with students and families all over the world. Her no-shame approach and the strategies she teaches:

• empower students to thrive in life and in school, 
• help parents and teachers to better support their children, and
• help adults get on top of all that life requires. 

Get Carrie's quick-start blueprint to help your middle schooler get things done without constant reminders.
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Learn more about Carrie's work at www.carriebonnett.com.

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