Coach Your Own Child Topics

Executive Function

• Explaining Executive Function or ADHD To Your Child
• Interpreting Your Assessment Results
• Losing & Finding Things
• Dealing With Hyperfocus
• Overcoming Distractions
• Resisting Impulsivity
• Getting Organized
• Combating Procrastination
• Managing Time
• Learning to Prioritize

School

• Getting Up On Time for School and Easier Mornings
• Packing Your School Backpack so You Can Find Things
• Paying Attention in Class (Even Boring Ones)
• Learn How To Take Notes To Focus (Now) And Study (Later)
• Organizing Your Folders, Notebooks, Binders
• Taking Timed tests
• Test-Taking Strategies
• Dealing With School Pressure
• Studying for Tests More Effectively

Homework

• Keeping Track of Multiple Assignments
• Getting started on homework Without Procrastinating
• Planning Your Study Time
• Planning Long-term School Projects To Avoid Last Minute Panic
• Avoid Turning In Late Assignments
• Handling Homework That's Taking Too Long
• Catching up on Schoolwork When You're Behind

Family and Home Life

• Keeping Rooms/Workspace Neat for a Clear Mind
• Shifting Attention When Parents Are Talking
• Doing Chores Without Having to be Reminded
• Transitioning Between Activities Without Conflict
• Managing Fights With Siblings
• Handling Disagreements with Parents
• Practicing Sleep Habits to Make Life Easier

Accomplishing Your Goals

• Creating To-Do Lists to Keep You on Track
• Developing Good Digital Organization
• Having A Growth Mindset
• Creating a Good Habit
• Breaking a Bad Habit
• Finishing What You Start

Emotions

• Calming Yourself with Mindfulness Techniques
• Recognizing Your Frustrations and Emotional Triggers
• Recognizing And Expressing Your Feelings
• Dealing With Disappointment
• Handling Schedule Changes Without Upset
• Adjusting Your Expectations When Circumstances Change
• Avoiding Meltdowns
• Managing Emotions Before You Blow Up

Communication

• Practicing Active Listening
• Learning to Advocate For Yourself
• Having Better Two-Way Conversations
• Avoiding Interrupting In Conversations
• Avoiding Sending Texts You'll Regret
• Understanding Different Points Of View
• Understanding The Power Of An Apology

Social

• Dealing With A Fight With A Friend
• Thinking Through Breaking Up With A Friend
• Handling When A Friend Breaks Up With You
• Finding Your Friend Group
• Managing Peer Pressure

Self-Awareness

• Recognizing/Overcoming Things That Distract You
• Dealing With Negative Thoughts
• Judging Your Own Work at Home
• Taking Ownership Of Your Mistakes
• Judging Your Own Work At School

Time

• Tracking Your Time So You Aren't Late
• Using a Digital Calendar to Stay Organized
• Being Ready At A Specific Time
• Completing Work Under Time Pressure

Screens

• Having A Healthy Relationship With Technology
• Determining How Long You Are Playing Video Games
• Self-Imposing Limits on Gaming and Social Media

Hard Stuff

• Handling Bullying
• Dealing With School Avoidance
• When Your Child Struggles To Make Friends
• Handling Sensitive Conversations With Your Child