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Executive Function Drives Academic Excellence.

The elementary and middle school years are more than just milestones—they’re the building blocks of a child’s future. Yet even children with exceptional intelligence can fall behind if they haven’t yet developed critical Executive Function skills, such as time management, focus, and organization. These are the real drivers of long-term academic success.

Cognitive and academic abilities alone aren’t enough to excel in today’s demanding educational landscape. Research consistently shows that Executive Functioning is one of the strongest predictors of future success—not just in school, but in life.

If your child struggles with remembering instructions, completing assignments, or managing deadlines, TestingMom’s sister program, HabitCoach, provides the tools and expert guidance to help them get back on track and reach their full potential.

The Key Skills Your Child Needs to Get Top Grades, High Test Scores, and School Success

Academic performance is deeply linked to a child’s Executive Function skills. Many research studies suggest that strong Executive Function is the key to academic success. These skills help children plan, focus, remember, and stay organized. Here are the core Executive Function skills that can make all the difference in better grades, higher test scores, college admissions, and (ultimately) lifelong success:

Working Memory
This skill allows students to keep information in mind while using it to solve problems or follow instructions. Weak working memory makes it difficult for children to recall what they just learned or follow steps in a math problem or science experiment.

Planning and Prioritization
The ability to set goals, break them down, and determine what is most important is crucial for managing assignments and projects. Does your child struggle with planning out their week or deciding what to tackle first?

Organizational Skills
From backpacks to Google Docs, students need systems to organize their materials and thoughts. Disorganization can lead to missed deadlines and growing frustration.

Time Management
Being able to estimate how long a task will take and stick to a schedule is key to avoiding late-night cramming and incomplete or missed assignments.

Initiating Tasks
Getting started is half the battle. Kids who procrastinate often feel overwhelmed, even when they understand the assignment.

Sustained Attention
Whether it’s during a test or while reading a chapter, sustained focus helps students absorb and retain information more effectively. Distractibility can sabotage even the most capable learners.

Impulse Control
Managing reactions and resisting temptations—like checking a phone during homework—is essential for academic self-regulation.

Flexible Thinking
Being able to shift between tasks and adapt to unexpected changes in assignments or schedules is a hallmark of strong Executive Function. Flexible thinkers are able to come up with new solutions to problems when their first approach doesn’t work.

Metacognitive Awareness
This is the ability to think about thinking—understanding how they learn, track their own progress, and change strategies when needed. In other words, it’s self-awareness.

Emotional Regulation
Staying calm during tests or recovering from setbacks is vital to academic resilience. Emotional overload often blocks learning and performance.

Not sure about your child’s Executive Function strengths and weaknesses? Have your child take a Free Executive Function Assessment.

Are You Seeing These Signs at Home?

Is your child:

• Constantly forgetting assignments or misplacing materials?
• Struggling to manage schoolwork independently?
• Missing deadlines, even when they understand the work?
• Easily distracted or zoning out during homework?
• Overwhelmed by tests or big projects?

Smart families are getting Executive Function Coaches to help their kids succeed.

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How HabitCoach Helps Children Excel in School

At HabitCoach, we help children develop the essential Executive Function skills they need to succeed academically. Whether your child struggles with staying focused, planning their study schedule, or completing assignments on time, our academic-focused coaching is designed to provide targeted support and strategies.

Our Executive Function Coaches work with your child to:

• Develop personalized strategies for organizing their schoolwork and staying on top of tasks.
• Build habits that improve focus, time management, and self-control in the classroom.
• Foster a growth mindset and boost their academic confidence, making school feel less overwhelming.

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How Does HabitCoach Help Me Be a More Effective Parent?

Coach Your Own Child is a revolutionary program for parents who are self-starters and have a DIY approach to parenting. We’ve created easy-to-follow training designed for parents with busy lives.

What Parents Say About This Program

For 75 High-Demand Parenting Issues designed to help your child excel academically, Coach Your Own Child offers the following:

• Self-Evaluation – Together, parent and child complete an in-depth questionnaire that identifies the child’s Executive Functioning strengths and weaknesses. This serves as a blueprint for identifying challenges to work on and highlighting the strengths your child can rely on.
• Mini-Lessons – Each lesson takes 30 minutes or less. Lessons introduce the topic, provide discussion questions, and share multiple winning strategies your child can try.
• “Before and After” Videos – For every topic, we provide a video that shows “What We Sometimes Say” examples of ineffective parenting, followed by a “Here’s A Better Way” example to give parents language and techniques to engage with their child.
• Cheat Sheets – When you’re faced with a stressful situation with your child, these quick-reference guides offer a concise summary of strategies and words you can use in the moment.

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The Brain Science Behind Academic Performance

Executive Function is rooted in brain development, especially in the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for decision-making, attention, and self-control. Children with ADHD or mainstream learners whose Executive Function skills are still developing may find these skills harder to master, but they are absolutely teachable with the right approach.

HabitCoach specializes in working with students who often struggle with focus, motivation, and organization. We understand how these brain-based challenges show up in the classroom—and we know how to help.

Get Your Child the Support They Need to Make Top Grades and High Test Scores

Don’t wait for academic challenges to get worse. HabitCoach offers the support your child needs to develop critical academic skills that will last a lifetime. With the right strategies, your child can learn to manage their time, stay focused, and approach schoolwork with confidence and success.

Why Choose HabitCoach from TestingMom?

• Experience – We have been working with kids to help them achieve their full potential for over a decade.
• Expert Coaches – Our experienced coaches are skilled in helping children improve academic performance through stronger Executive Function skills.
• Personalized Support – We create customized coaching plans for your child’s unique challenges.
• Proven Results – We help children increase focus, improve school performance, and develop the skills they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.