Happy Friday, Reader!

Does this sound familiar? You’re exhausted—not just from the daily grind but from being the only one who knows what’s happening this week. The soccer game, the dentist appointment, the school project due Friday—you’re juggling it all while everyone else seems clueless.

And when plans fall apart? You’re stuck dealing with the frustration, the tears, and the last-minute scrambling to fix it.

The mistake? Assuming kids will remember their own schedules. Assuming a shared calendar is enough to keep everyone aligned. Assuming everyone will follow through on their commitments or give others grace when things don’t remember it all.

There’s a better way. One that takes the pressure off you and teaches your kids how to take ownership of their week—without the chaos.

In my latest blog post, I break down the simple system I’ve used as an executive function coach and mom to help families run meetings that work. You’ll learn how to coordinate calendars, handle the logistics, and use visuals and reminders so no one is left in the dark.

Read it here: https://buildingsavvylearners.com/2025/03/family-meetings-as-team-support/​

A few small tweaks can completely change how your family functions—let’s make it easier on you.

Executive Function Elsewhere in the World

Here are a few of my favorite resources from elsewhere this week:

• Caroline Maguire wrote an excellent article on Why People with ADHD Feel FOMO More Intensely – And How to Tame It​
• I frequently say that the best tool is the tool you’ll use, and that tool sometimes changes for novelty-seeking ADHDers. After years of bullet journaling and digital planning, I’m loving my new Hobonichi Cousin Planner. It gives me just enough structure to organize my thinking with enough space to draw, journal or add stickers to make the process more appealing.
• I’ve been reading the book Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practice So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin, and I highly recommend it to my educator friends. In these uncertain times of the Department of Education being dismembered, it is going to be more important than ever that our schools are filled with allies who know how to support neurodivergent students.

Future Planning: Workshops, Classes, & More!

The BSL staff is busy planning future offerings for the summer, fall, and beyond. In addition to individual coaching, we’re considering group classes, workshops, webinars, and online mini-courses for students, teachers, and parents. If there is a topic you’d like us to cover, please hit the reply button to email me. We want to be sure we’re developing the resources that will meet actual needs in our community.

Interested in executive function coaching?

Whether you’re looking for something this spring or hoping to start in the summer or fall, now is the time to book a discovery call and get on our list! Discovery calls are typically 30-minute conversations about what EF coaching entails and what’s happening that has you considering coaching as an option. You will not be pressured to make any decisions or commitments. But we’re already making decisions about scheduling and capacity for the fall, so if you’re interested in exploring this option, resist the urge to procrastinate. You can learn more at our website.

Have a great weekend!

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