Planning Skills for Teens
Home Planning Skills for Teens: Improving Executive Function Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Planning skills can affect almost every part of a teenager’s day, from remembering homework and arriving at school on time to managing deadlines and balancing extracurricular activities. Yet for many teens, planning ahead […]
Time Management Skills for Teens
Home Time Management Skills for Teens: Building Better Habits Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Time management for teens is about much more than keeping a diary or remembering deadlines. It relies on a set of mental skills called “executive functions,” which are still developing throughout adolescence. […]
Teen Procrastination
Home Teen Procrastination: Causes, Executive Function, and Solutions Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Everyone procrastinates occasionally. Whether it’s delaying homework, chores, or going to bed early, sometimes it feels easier to put off doing the important tasks so that we can do something more enjoyable. We […]
Task Initiation Problems in Teens
Home Task Initiation Problems in Teens: Why It’s Hard to Get Started Published: 08/12/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology If you’ve ever watched your teen sit frozen in front of an assignment they should fully understand, you’re not alone. It’s frustrating for teens, parents, and teachers alike when […]
Executive Function in Teens
Home Executive Function in Teens: Signs, Challenges & Support Published: 07/20/2026 | Updated: 07/21/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology Have you ever watched your teen spend an hour scrolling on their phone instead of starting homework? Or you notice they forget something important five minutes after you reminded […]
Keeping Your Teen Academically On Track During Treatment
Home Keeping Your Teen Academically On Track During Mental Health Treatment Published: 07/17/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, Dip. Couns. Edited by: Jemma Strain, B.S. Psychology One of the biggest worries parents have when considering mental health treatment for their child isn’t just whether their teen will recover – it’s whether they might fall behind in […]
