College can be one of the most incredible experiences for your kids, but it can also be one of the most challenging transitions they will face. I mean, consider this: they go from having a consistent curfew to having none, from spending eighty percent of their day actually in class to only twenty percent. They go from having minimal homework to loads of it. Not to mention navigating an entirely new social environment.

Now, imagine trying to tackle these changes in the midst of already wrestling with Executive Function challenges. Does this sound familiar when you think about your teenager’s experience?

Well, here is the good news: You, as a parent, have the ability to empower your child with resources and strategies that will help their transition into college be one that helps them develop independence.

Because of this, I have mapped out three executive function skills to focus on that will help you guide your child in hopping on board the college train.

1.    Improving Organization and Planning:

Staying organized is important on an entirely new level in college. Kids show up to class expected to have already read the syllabus, and there are not nearly as many reminders … Continue reading..