Get It Together: The Seriously Not Boring Guide To Life Skills You'll Actually Use Paperback – February 4, 2026

Is your tween or teen constantly losing assignments, melting down over deadlines, or “totally forgetting” what they were supposed to be doing? You’re not alone—and their brain isn’t broken. It just needs better executive functioning skills.Executive functioning is the set of brain skills that help kids plan, get started, stay organized, manage time, and follow through. When those skills are lagging, school, activities, and home life can start to feel like one long tug-of-war.This full-color workbook for ages 11–17 turns those big, abstract skills into simple, practical steps teens can actually use. With fun illustrations and approachable activities, it feels more like a guide they’ll want to open—not another black-and-white textbook.Inside, you’ll find more than 40 practical hacks, activities, and printable reminder cards, including:Planning, Organization, Task Initiation, and Time Management Cheat Sheets your teen can refer to again and again“Do it now” tips like the 5-minute rule, top-3 daily tasks, and using timers and mini-goalsSimple organization strategies like creating “zones,” weekly resets, and clear bins so things stop disappearingTask initiation supports like setting up a “launch pad” and using an accountabilibuddy to finally get startedPrintable reminder cards to hang on mirrors, lockers, laptops, or desks so the skills don’t vanish after one readThis workbook is ideal for parents, educators, and therapists who want real-world tools to help tweens and teens feel less scattered and more in control—without shaming, lecturing, or power struggles.Give your child or teen a colorful, relatable way to finally get it together—one small, realistic step at a time. Read more