Russell Coaching for Students

💡 Parent Tip Tuesday: Parent Script

When parents say, "Go clean your room," many kids hear one thing:

🚨 "This is too much."

A simple shift in language can make a big difference.

Instead of:
❌ "Go clean your room."

Try:
✅ "What are the three things you want to tackle first?"

This question helps your child break a large task into manageable pieces, build a plan, and take ownership of the process.

The goal isn't just a cleaner room—it's helping your child develop the executive functioning skills they'll use for a lifetime.

Small coaching moments like this build:
✔ Planning skills
✔ Independence
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Confidence

What's one task that often feels overwhelming for your child? Let us know below! ⬇️

🌟 Coach Spotlight: Meet Annie Theoharis! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Coach Annie, one of the dedicated coaches helping students build confidence, strengthen executive functioning skills, and reach their goals at Russell Coaching for Students.

With a Master's degree in Special Education and General Education and more than 15 years of experience teaching in both special education and general education settings, Annie brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and expertise to every coaching relationship.

Annie loves building strong relationships with her students and helping them develop the skills they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. As she reminds her students:

✨ "The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see."

A few fun facts about Annie:
⚾ Big New York Yankees fan
☀️ Loves spending time outdoors in the sunshine
🌊 Enjoys being near the water
🎲 Loves family board game nights
🍕 Favorite foods include pizza, steak, seafood, and Japanese food
🏖️ Favorite vacation spots include Wildwood, New Jersey and Aruba

Join us in celebrating Coach Annie and the positive impact she makes in the lives of students and families every day! 💚

Whether you're navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges, ADHD, Autism, & Anxiety: Breaking Out of the Box offers practical strategies, expert insight, and real conversations to help neurodiverse families thrive.

Join Dr. Norrine Russell for evidence-based guidance, meaningful conversations, and actionable tools you can start using today.

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💡 Parent Tip Tuesday

Did you know?

Students who break big assignments into smaller, manageable steps are more likely to complete them on time and experience less stress along the way.

When your child is feeling overwhelmed, resist the urge to jump in and solve the problem. Instead, help them create a roadmap:

✔ What's the end goal?
✔ What are the main steps?
✔ What's the first small step?

Breaking tasks down builds more than productivity—it strengthens planning, organization, problem-solving, and confidence.

Remember: Success isn't about doing everything at once. It's about knowing what to do next.

What's one task your child has been putting off lately? ⬇️

🌟 Coach Spotlight: Meet Sara Northern! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Coach Sara, one of the passionate and experienced coaches helping students build confidence, develop executive functioning skills, and achieve their goals at Russell Coaching for Students.

With a Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership, a Master's degree in Educational Technology, and more than 18 years of experience teaching and developing curriculum from elementary school through college, Sara brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every coaching relationship.

Sara loves connecting with students, learning about their hopes and dreams, and providing the motivation and support they need to succeed. As she reminds her students:

✨ "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

A few fun facts about Sara:
🌎 Loves traveling throughout Central America
✈️ Lived as a digital nomad in Central America for six years
🍕 Favorite food: cheese pizza topped with arugula
🍋 Can't resist key lime pie, lemon cake, and other citrus desserts
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals fan

Join us in celebrating Coach Sara and the impact she makes in the lives of students and families every day! 💚

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💡 Parent Tip Tuesday: Parent Script

When a student is overwhelmed, "Just get started" can feel impossible.

Instead, try asking:

👉 "What's the first step?"

This simple question helps your child pause, think through the task, and identify a manageable starting point. It shifts them from feeling stuck to taking action.

Students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges often know what needs to be done—they just struggle with where to begin. Helping them identify the first step builds planning skills, confidence, and independence over time.

Remember: Big projects are completed one small step at a time.

What's a task your child tends to get stuck on? ⬇️

Episode 34: Dr. Justin Barterian Tells Us If Your ADHD Assessment Was Done Right | ADHD, Autism, And Anxiety: Breaking Out of The Box In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell interviews Dr. Justin Barterian about the comprehensive process of diagnosing and treating adult ADHD, emphasizing evidence-based practices, differential diagnosis, and the future of assessment and treatment. Takeaways: A comprehensive ADHD assessment includes cl...