A 90-Day Journal That Targets and Strengthens Core Executive Functions
In less than 7 minutes a day, your child gets structured practice in planning, time management, organization, and flexible thinking—so they can succeed in school and life without constant intervention.
You know your child is capable.
But executive function deficits make everything harder than it should be.
And I’m guessing you’re struggling with how to help them.
Kids with Executive Dysfunction Frequently:
▶ Feel overwhelmed by even simple tasks
▶ Struggle with low confidence when they fall behind
▶ Appear unmotivated because they don’t know where to start
▶ Lack self-awareness about how their actions affect outcomes
▶ Become disorganized and lose track of responsibilities
▶ Are forgetful, even with important tasks
▶ Have trouble managing time, leading to constant stress
The Good News: Executive Functions Aren’t Fixed.
They Can Be Strengthened with Consistent Practice.
Executive function skills aren’t fixed traits. They’re like muscles: they grow stronger with the right kind of practice.
The challenge is that most kids never get the chance to practice them in a structured, consistent way.
That's exactly why I created the Executive Function Journal.
In less than 7 minutes a day, this 90-day journal helps students build self-awareness — the foundation of executive functions. With structured, daily practice, they strengthen skills like planning, organization, time management, flexible thinking, and follow-through.
How it Works
1. Buy the Journal
Order the Executive Function Journal and get it shipped to your door within 4 business days.
2. Do the Daily Pages
Just one page a day. 7 minutes max. The power of the Executive Function Journal is in the routine.
3. Build your EF Skills
Each page builds multiple EF skills through vocabulary challenges, reflection prompts, daily reviews, and self-assessment—turning abstract skills into daily practice.
4. Repeat the Cycle
Executive functions grow with repetition. Journals are intended for consecutive usage. Finish one; start another.
What's in Each Daily Page?
Every page includes four targeted components designed by a special education expert:
Word of the Day — strengthens working memory and vocabulary retrieval
Reflection Prompt — builds self-awareness and metacognition
Daily Review — evaluates what went well and what could improve (flexible thinking and planning)
Self-Rating Scale — develops emotional regulation and self-assessment skills
Simple. Accessible. Evidence-based. In less than 7 minutes a day, your child practices the exact skills they need to operate independently and succeed confidently.
This Is Not Just Another Journal
While the Journal is "journal-like" in appearance, the pages are unique in their specific targeting of the most important executive function skills your child needs. Every prompt, every exercise, every question is research-based and designed by a special education expert with 20+ years of experience and over 3,000 students.
What’s Inside the Journal?
The Executive Function Journal is a research-based, 90-day journal designed to develop critical executive function skills through daily and consistent use.
90 daily pages that build the cognitive skills behind your child's ability to:
Initiate tasks independently (planning and self-awareness)
Manage time and prioritize effectively (organization and executive control)
Adapt when plans change (flexible thinking and emotional regulation)
Retain and recall important information (working memory)
Evaluate their own thinking and progress (metacognition)
These aren't just abstract skills. They're the building blocks of homework completion, emotional resilience, time management, and independent problem-solving.
The journal is designed for independent use, but it works even better when parents are involved.
That's where the Companion Guide comes in.
What’s Inside the Companion Guide?
The Executive Function Journal Companion Guide is your roadmap for supporting your child without hovering, nagging, or taking over.
It gives you the exact prompts, conversation starters, and strategies you need to help your child succeed—while building their independence, not dependence on you.
The Companion Guide Helps You:
Turn "I don't know" into real answers — with alternative questions and sentence starters that help your child actually engage with the prompts
Reduce resistance and power struggles — by understanding what's behind your child's frustration and how to respond productively
Create meaningful conversations — not interrogations — using prompts designed to build connection, not compliance
The Companion Guide Provides:
Prompts, cues, sentence starters, and alternative questions for all 90 prompts — so you never have to guess what to say when your child gets stuck
Accommodations and instructions for kids with learning disabilities and ADHD — so the journal works for YOUR child, not just neurotypical kids
4 Word of the Day lists — making it easy to support vocabulary development without extra prep work
Example journal entries — so you can see what "good enough" looks like (hint: it doesn't have to be perfect)
FAQ section with strategies to handle roadblocks — including what to do when your child refuses, forgets, or says "this is stupid”
Hi, I’m Katie Azevedo, M.Ed.
✓ Over 3,000 one-on-one students
✓ Over 20 years of teaching experience
✓ Master’s Degree in Special Education
✓ Former public high school special education teacher
✓ Host of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast
✓ Mother of two teenagers
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Choose Your Option
The Journal is designed for 90 days of use. You'll start a fresh journal every 90 days, but only need one Companion Guide—it works with every journal.
Get the Journal alone, or bundled with the Companion Guide (recommended for parents who want to support without nagging). The Best Value Bundle gives you a full year of uninterrupted practice at a discounted price (4 Journals and one Companion Guide).
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Includes: 1 Journal
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FAQ: Still Have Questions?
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What ages is the Journal for?
The Journal is designed for students from about 1st grade through college, and even adults. The prompts are flexible enough to meet kids where they are. -
Will this work if my child has ADHD?
Yes! In fact, the Journal was created with students who struggle with ADHD and executive dysfunction in mind. The daily prompts are short, accessible, and repeatable — making them ADHD-friendly. -
What if my child won’t stick with it?
Each page takes less than 7 minutes. The structure is designed to feel doable, not overwhelming — and many parents are surprised by how quickly it becomes part of their child’s routine. -
Do I need to guide my child through it?
No. The Journal is designed for independent use. Your role is simply to provide the Journal and encourage the routine. The prompts and structure do the teaching.If your child needs significant supports, purchase the journal with the Executive Function Journal Companion (available after checkout … it will pop up as a “Bundle” option with the EJF and Companion Guide together).
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How long does it last?
Each Journal includes 90 daily pages — about three months of practice. Many families continue with a second Journal to keep the momentum going. -
How is this different from a regular planner or diary?
Planners track tasks, and diaries capture thoughts. The Executive Function Journal is different — it’s built by an executive function coach and specifically trains the mental skills behind independence, planning, and organization. -
When will I receive my order?
Journals ship within 4 business days, and you’ll get tracking information as soon as it’s on its way. -
Executive functions are the cognitive skills behind impulse control, flexible thinking, motivation, task endurance, organization, focus, and self-management. They're what allow your child to start tasks independently, bounce back from setbacks, manage time effectively, and handle daily responsibilities without constant reminders. When these skills are weak, everything is harder—for your child and for you. The good news? Executive functions can be strengthened with consistent, structured practice.