Executive Functioning Coaches
Focus. Systems. Follow-Through.
The Organization Lab
Taking kids from overwhelmed to organized.
Organization, time management, focus - these skills don’t come naturally to everyone. But with the right support, they can be learned, practiced, and mastered.
Our Executive Functioning Coaches help students develop practical systems that stick - transforming daily chaos into calm, productive routines.
Whether it’s forgotten homework, missed deadlines, or difficulty starting tasks, Lit-Lab’s Executive Function Coaching program gives students the tools to plan, prioritize, and follow through with confidence.
Executive Function Coaching that Empowers
Organization Skills
Learn how to manage materials, digital files, and responsibilities with systems that actually work.
Time Management
Build awareness of time, set realistic goals, and balance school, activities, and downtime.
Focus & Task Initiation
Overcome procrastination and mental blocks with clear routines and accountability check-ins.
Planning & Prioritizing
Break complex tasks into manageable steps and stick to a personalized roadmap.
Emotional Regulation
Develop strategies to stay calm, flexible, and confident when things get tough.
Procrastination
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Lost Homework
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Time Management
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Messy Backpack
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Always Late
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Losing Track
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Missed Deadlines
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No Motivation
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Constant Reminders
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Procrastination • Lost Homework • Time Management • Messy Backpack • Always Late • Losing Track • Missed Deadlines • No Motivation • Constant Reminders •
Lit-Lab’s Coaching Program
Our approach is structured, compassionate, and research-driven - perfect for kids who struggle to stay organized or focused.
Lit-Lab’s executive function coaching program teaches students how to plan, prioritize, and stay on track - management skills that strengthen academic performance and build independence for life.
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With support from our Executive Functioning Coaches, students build systems and routines that reduce mess and daily stress. Our program provides the skills and tools which help kids keep backpacks, binders, and homework organized to diminish overwhelm.
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Time can feel abstract for students of all ages. Our Executive Functioning Coaches help kids develop a real sense of how long tasks take, plan with intention, and create balance between school, play, and rest. We use visual timers, calendar mapping, and structured check-ins to build independence.
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Executive Function Coaching helps students move past procrastination with activation cues, structured work sessions, micro-tasks, and work bursts that build momentum and accountability. These evidence-based strategies help students finally get started without battles.
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Our program teaches kids how to tackle big projects without overwhelm. They learn to identify what matters most, sort assignments by urgency, and follow step-by-step plans to stay on track. Executive Functioning Coaches practice these skills together until staying on track becomes second nature.
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Strong executive functioning includes the ability to stay calm and flexible when work gets tough. Executive Functioning Coaches help students recognize signs of frustration, perfectionism, or overwhelm and teach practical coping skills that build confidence, resilience, and reduce anxiety.
Do These Signs Look Familiar?
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Organization & Planning
- Forgetting books or materials for homework
- Losing completed assignments
- Forgetting to turn in homework
- Starting projects the night before they’re due
- Struggling to keep a backpack, locker, or workspace tidy
- Feeling overwhelmed by multi-step tasks
- Unclear on or unable to follow directions -
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Time Management
- Underestimating how long homework will take
- Rushing assignments or staying up too late to finish
- Running late for class or missing deadlines entirely
- Having no clear study routine or homework schedule
- Difficulty transitioning between activities
- Trouble prioritizing what to do first
- Feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or “always behind” -
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Focus & Attention
– Getting easily distracted by screens, friends, or noise
– Drifting off or zoning out during lessons
– Spending an hour “working” but getting very little done
– Avoiding subjects that require sustained focus or effort
– Starting strong but losing motivation quickly
– Trouble with directions or forgetting what the teacher said
– Not noticing errors or inconsistencies in work -
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Task Initiation & Follow Through
- Trouble starting tasks independently
- Procrastinating even simple assignments
- Leaving projects unfinished or turning in half-done work
- Relying heavily on parents or teachers to stay on track
- Staring at a blank page, unable to get started
- Outsizing menial work until the task feels impossible
- Needing an adult to sit beside them to get through tasks -
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Emotional Regulation
- Melting down over mistakes or less-than-perfect grades
- Giving up quickly when things feel hard
- High anxiety to school or homework, even before starting
- Getting frustrated or overwhelmed too easily
- Feeling embarrassed or “behind” compared to classmates
- Avoiding schoolwork altogether to escape frustration
- Difficulty bouncing back after setbacks or mistakes
What Is Executive Function Coaching?
Executive Function Coaching helps students strengthen the mental skills that power learning - like planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. These are the “invisible skills” behind academic success, and when they’re not working smoothly, even bright students can feel overwhelmed or stuck.
The Executive Function Lab
Brains need blueprints and we help build them. At Lit-Lab, our Executive Function Coaching program teaches students how to turn chaos into structure and stress into strategy. Each coaching session is personalized to your child’s needs - building systems for schoolwork, motivation, and focus that actually stick.
Our approach blends research-based methods, positive accountability, and a touch of neuroscience to make learning more efficient and less stressful. For students with ADHD, our online ADHD coaching provides tailored support that targets focus, impulse control, and follow-through - turning frustration into progress through proven ADHD management strategies.
Why it Works
Lit-Lab’s coaches don’t just teach strategies, they teach habits for life. Our Executive Function Coaching and ADHD Coaching online programs use evidence-based tools, digital organization supports, ADHD management strategies, and personalized accountability systems, we help students turn insight into independence. Because it’s fully online, you pick the time and place that works best for your family’s schedule.
With the right tools, mindset, and mentor, students don’t just complete assignments, they learn how to manage themselves, their time, and their future with confidence.
Ready to Build Better Habits?
Your student doesn’t need to “try harder.” They need strategies that fit how their brain works.
Our Executive Functioning Coaches are experts at helping students get organized, stay focused, and find pride in their progress.
Let’s help your student take charge of their learning - one small success at a time.
The Results: Real Parent Feedback
“Our high schooler is smart but scattered. She’d start assignments at midnight because she forgot about them, or lose track of where she saved drafts. Her Lit-Lab executive function coach helped plan her week and clean up her digital life. Now she actually knows when things are due and starts them early. Her grades jumped because she has the skills to keep up.”
— Ming Y., parent of an 11th grader
“Before Lit-Lab, I felt like I was running a full-time reminder service. Planner? Nowhere. Backpack? Disaster. Homework? Tears. Now she does a nightly quick-check, keeps her stuff organized (!!!!), and checks in with her coach about her goals each week. I’m not micromanaging anymore!!!”
— Misha, parent of a 6th grader
“My son has ADHD and doesn’t need a tutor, he needs structure. He had total time blindness. His executive functioning coach taught him routines, timers, and little tricks for planning that actually work for his brain operates. He’s finishing homework now on time and without meltdowns and even remembers his materials. Huge difference in our house.”
— Sara R., parent of an 9th grader
“I used to feel like I was running a full-time reminder service. Planner? Nowhere. Backpack? Disaster. Homework? Tears. Now she does a nightly quick-check, keeps her stuff organized (!!!!), and checks in with her coach about her goals each week. I’m not micromanaging anymore!!!”
— Erin M., parent of a 6th grader
Wondering if Executive Functioning challenges are ADHD?
What Is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how the brain regulates attention, impulses, and activity levels. It’s not about laziness or lack of intelligence - it’s about how the brain processes information and controls behavior.
ADHD looks different in everyone. Some are mostly inattentive, others mostly hyperactive/impulsive, and some have a mix of both. Students with ADHD may experience:
Inattention: difficulty focusing, following through on tasks, or organizing activities.
Hyperactivity: feeling restless, fidgeting, or having trouble staying seated or quiet.
Impulsivity: acting without thinking, interrupting others, or making hasty decisions.
Not all attention struggles are ADHD.
ADHD can affect school, work, and relationships, but many of its symptoms are common to standard childhood development. Students may struggle to follow directions, wiggle in their chairs, or forget their coat at school, but lumping all of those under “ADHD” can lead to misdiagnosis.
ADHD can only be diagnosed by qualified healthcare or mental health professionals who ensure the symptoms aren’t caused by something else. If you suspect your child has ADHD, please reach out to your child’s pediatrician as a first step.
With or without a diagnosis, we are always here to support your child’s needs with our Executive Function Coaching and ADHD Coaching online programs.