Your Child Needs Stronger Executive Function Skills.
Here’s How to Build Them in Less Than 7 Minutes a Day.
If your child has executive function deficits, you’ve probably been struggling with how to help them.
They’re smart and capable, but daily life — for both of you — feels way harder than it should.
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.
Why This Journal Works
(When Other Things Haven’t)
Most approaches to building executive function skills don’t stick.
Planners get abandoned. Apps get ignored. Nagging creates conflict instead of progress.
The Executive Function Journal is different because it:
Targets the root skill: self-awareness. Every prompt is designed to help students notice their own thoughts, actions, and patterns — the foundation of stronger executive functions.
Builds skills through repetition. Just like muscles, EF skills strengthen with consistent, bite-sized practice.
Feels doable. One page a day, less than 7 minutes. No overwhelm; no resistance.
Is grounded in expertise. Created by Katie Azevedo, M.Ed., an executive function coach with 20 years of experience helping students of all ages strengthen these exact skills.
That’s why parents say their kids actually use it — and why students start to see real growth in independence, focus, and confidence.
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.
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.
What Others Are Saying
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
Get the Executive Function Journal Today
For just $68, you’ll get a 90-day hardcover Executive Function Journal delivered to your door. In stock and ships within 4 business days. Start the first 90-day cycle now: every week matters when building these foundational skills.
In less than 7 minutes a day, your child will:
Build self-awareness — the foundation of executive function skills.
Strengthen planning, organization, and flexible thinking.
Grow independence and confidence that carry into school and life.
No complicated systems. No extra nagging. Just one page a day.
And the peace of mind knowing that you’re doing right by your child.
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.
P.S. Every day without structured executive function practice is another day your child struggles with overwhelm, disorganization, and dependence on you to manage their life. The journal is in stock and ships within 4 business days. Start the first 90-day cycle today—your child will feel more capable, and you'll feel the relief of watching them grow more independent.