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We're Raising More Supported Kids Than Ever. So, Why Are So Many Less Independent?
The hard truth about accommodations, executive functioning, and why every support should include a plan for greater independence.
Jul 11
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Nicole Rouleau
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The Zone Where Growth Happens
What Vygotsky Taught Us Nearly 100 Years Ago, and Why Neuroscience Now Confirms It
Jul 7
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Nicole Rouleau
June 2026
The Executive Function Conversation We're Not Having
This is one comment I see written below my content that stops me in my tracks almost every time I read it.
Jun 30
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Nicole Rouleau
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Have We Started Confusing Support with Protection?
One of the biggest shifts I've seen over the past decade isn't just in how we understand neurodivergence. It's in how we think about challenge.
Jun 28
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Nicole Rouleau
Your Summer Blueprint: A Calm, Intentional Plan for the Weeks Ahead
If the end of the school year feels more like a countdown to chaos than a countdown to rest — this one's for you.
Jun 3
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Nicole Rouleau
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May 2026
The Outdated View of Executive Functioning Is Hurting Our Kids
One of the biggest problems in education and parenting right now is that much of what we still believe about executive functioning is outdated.
May 7
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Nicole Rouleau
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Why Summer Falls Apart for Some Kids
If your child needs you to start everything, remind them of everything, and melts down without structure… this is why.
May 2
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Nicole Rouleau
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April 2026
Screens Don't Raise Kids — You Do
A Practical Guide to Resetting Screen Habits, Reclaiming Family Time, and Raising Resilient Tweens and Teens
Apr 24
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Nicole Rouleau
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Why Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan Doesn’t “Transfer” to College (And What Actually Matters More)
The shift no one explains until your child is expected to handle everything alone
Apr 7
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Nicole Rouleau
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Alternatives to Mindfulness: Supporting Anxious Students and Kids
Written by: Nicole Rouleau
Apr 3
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Nicole Rouleau
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The Power of Family Meetings: Fostering Executive Function Skills and a Positive Household
As parents, we witness our children grow from dependent babies to independent individuals with unique thoughts and preferences.
Apr 1
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Nicole Rouleau
How airway health, including a deviated septum, can shape focus and regulation
The connection between a deviated septum, sleep quality, and focus
Apr 1
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Nicole Rouleau
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