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Why "Just Do It" Backfires: Life Skills for Demand-Avoidant Teens

Why "Just Do It" Backfires: Life Skills for Demand-Avoidant TeensBy: Nicole Smith Published on: 08/01/2026

Traditional motivation tactics don't work for PDA teens. Learn the 4 principles that actually help demand-avoidant kids build real-world life skills.

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Why "Just Do It" Backfires: Life Skills for Demand-Avoidant Teens

Back-to-School Routines: Executive Function for ND Teens

Back-to-School Routines: Executive Function for ND TeensBy: Nicole Smith Published on: 06/01/2026

Spring semester hits different. Rebuild executive function routines for your neurodivergent teen with practical morning, after-school & evening strategies.

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Back-to-School Routines: Executive Function for ND Teens