Focus and Thrive

""Focus and Thrive makes executive functioning make sense. Within its pages, teens will find tools that help them feel--and be--more in control of their productivity, their emotions, their friendships, their lives. From the start, the reader is able to begin developing executive functioning (EF) muscles and build success upon success. Underlying the wealth of practical ideas and suggestions is the understanding, supportive voice of Ms. McNulty, the reader's own personal EF advisor and coach. In this time of global stress, teens and their families are having to deal with radical changes in their daily lives and uncertainty about how their world will look in the future. Now more than ever, the skills, strategies, and mindset taught in Focus and Thrive are critically important."" --Annie Scheiner, LCMFT, Certified Parenting Educator, Family Therapist ""Of all the books on executive functioning I have read, this one is by far the most clear and practical, offering concrete tips and ideas for both teens and parents that are understandable and manageable. Laurie's skill and experience as a therapist for teens and families are reflected in her warm, conversational style and compassionate approach, making the book highly accessible--and the first resource I will suggest to families who have teens struggling with executive functioning!"" --Jonah Green, LCSW, Owner and Clinical Director, Jonah Green and Associates, LLC, Kensington, Maryland ""This book is a perfect road map for any teen who wants to work smarter, not harder, and any parent or clinician who wants to help along the way. Laurie expertly lays out an easily accessible path to success for teens who struggle with executive functioning skills. During these unprecedented times, executive functioning skills are even more important, and this book is an incredible resource!"" --Erin Futrovsky Gates, MSW, LCSW-C