Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

Executive Function Coaching for Parents: How to Stop Procrastination in Kids

Helping kids build motivation and overcome procrastination is one of the hardest things we teach as executive function coaches, and that you need to teach as a parent! It’s a delicate balance of guidance, patience, and strategy. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of coaching executive function, exploring why teaching skills alone isn’t enough to inspire real change. From navigating resistance and introducing consequences effectively to knowing when stepping back is the most empowering move, we break down practical approaches that actually work. Whether your child struggles with habits, motivation, or following through, this conversation offers insights and actionable strategies to support their growth without frustration.

Key Points From This Episode:

[0:01:54] Why coaching executive function is about more than teaching skills.
[0:04:55] The real challenge of convincing a kid to change their habits.
[0:07:50] What to do when your child is unwilling to make a change.
[0:10:14] Why sometimes being ‘hands off’ with your child is the most empowering thing you can do for them.
[0:13:22] Examples of what it might look like to introduce consequences.
[0:16:57] Why endless threatening with no consequences is the worst thing you could do.
[0:18:20] Adjusting your expectations of your child to adopt your systems.