Springboard Coaches Share Tips in Costco Connection Magazine
Managing schoolwork, extracurriculars, and social life can be overwhelming for many students. At Springboard Clinic, we understand that strong executive function skills—like planning, prioritizing, and organizing—are key to academic success. That’s why our executive function coaching is designed to help students build these essential skills, making it easier to manage time effectively and reduce stress.
We’re excited to share that our coaches, Kim Abramowitz and Eimear Fitzpatrick, were recently featured in a Costco Connection article by Joanne Sallay of Teacher’s on Call, offering practical time management strategies to help students thrive.
Why Executive Function Skills Matter for Students
Executive function refers to a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These skills help students:
- Plan and organize assignments and deadlines
- Manage distractions and stay focused
- Break large projects into manageable steps
- Develop routines that support productivity
Without strong executive function skills, students may feel overwhelmed by their workload, leading to procrastination, missed deadlines, and increased anxiety.
Insights from our Coaches
In the Costco Connection article, Kim and Eimear, Executive Function and ADHD Coaches from Springboard Clinic, share these strategies to support time management for students:
- Break assignments into smaller, manageable steps to make tasks less overwhelming.
- Place clocks around your home to build awareness of time passing.
- Compare estimated and actual time spent on tasks to develop a realistic sense of how long activities take.
- Block out time for everything that matters — homework, free time, play, and connection — turning scheduling into a tool for balance, not restriction.
These practical tips reflect the kinds of strategies our coaches share to help students build effective time management habits and feel more in control of their workload.
How Springboard Clinic Can Help
Our coaching services provide ongoing support, accountability, and customized plans to help students develop and maintain effective time management habits. We know it’s not just about schedules and checklists – it’s about the emotions that come with them. Many students feel stuck or drained when tackling challenging or tedious work or overwhelmed when school and life responsibilities pile up. Whether your child is juggling multiple subjects, preparing for important exams, or navigating stress and frustration along the way, our coaches combine practical strategies with mental health expertise to guide them every step of the way.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re interested in learning more about executive function coaching or want personalized strategies for your student, book a call with one of our coaches to explore how Executive Function coaching can help. You can also check out the full Costco Connection article here. We’re committed to helping students build skills that not only improve school performance but also foster confidence, resilience and independence.
