When Your Child Knows What to Do but Can't Get Started

Practical Executive Function Strategies That Make Everyday Tasks Feel More Manageable

1. Built specifically for the "knows what to do but can't start" struggle — not a generic parenting book, but a focused guide addressing task initiation, planning, and follow-through.

2. Simple, visual, low-prep strategies — every technique is designed to fit into real family life, without requiring extra training or complicated tools.

3. A complete system, not just tips — includes assessments, checklists, a prompt reduction plan, and a full 30-day action plan to guide steady progress.

Does your child understand exactly what needs to happen — brush teeth, do homework, get ready for bed — and still get stuck before they even begin? You're not imagining it, and you're not doing anything wrong.

When Your Child Knows What to Do but Can't Get Started is a practical, warm, and clearly written guide for parents navigating executive functioning challenges at home. Instead of generic advice, this ebook walks you through exactly why task initiation feels so hard, how to identify the real barrier behind the stalling, and how to build simple visual systems that make starting feel manageable — not overwhelming.

Written by F. Marlowe, an author with years of experience supporting children and families alongside firsthand parenting experience, this guide moves beyond theory into real, doable strategies you can start using today. From visual checklists and First-Then supports to a full prompt reduction plan and 30-day action plan, every chapter is designed to reduce daily friction and build genuine, lasting independence.

Inside, you'll find:

• A clear breakdown of the executive function skills behind everyday struggles

• Step-by-step guidance for identifying your child's specific barrier

• Practical tools for making tasks easier to start and finish

• A troubleshooting guide for when strategies stop working

• Printable checklists and a complete Executive Function Toolkit

• A 30-day action plan to bring it all together

This is a guide meant to be used, not just read — one task, one system, one win at a time.

Benefits:

• Turn daily standoffs over homework, chores, and routines into calm, manageable moments with simple visual systems that actually work.

• Learn to identify the real barrier behind the stalling, so you can stop guessing and start using strategies that fit your child.

• Follow a clear, step-by-step 30-day action plan that builds lasting independence without constant reminders.