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Task Paralysis

Course Overview

Many children struggle to start and complete tasks not because they’re lazy—but because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin.

“Task Paralysis” is designed to help parents teach their child how to break through that initial barrier, get started more easily, and follow through on responsibilities. Instead of avoiding tasks, shutting down, or relying on constant prompting, your child will begin to take action with greater confidence and independence.

This course breaks down task initiation and follow-through into simple, practical strategies you can use in everyday situations—at home, in school, and in the community—so your child can get things done more consistently and with less stress.

What's Included

  • Module 1: Why Getting Started Is So Hard (5 mins)
  • Module 2: How to Create a Launchpad (6 mins)
  • Module 3: Helping Kids Push Through (7 mins)
  • Module 4: How to Fade Support Without Losing Momentum (7 mins)
  • Course Wrap Up (3 mins)

In addition to video lessons, each module includes a downloadable worksheet.

What Your Child Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to help your child:

1. Understand Why Tasks Feel So Hard to Start
Help your child recognize what causes them to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or avoidant when faced with tasks.

2. Break Tasks Into Manageable Steps
Teach your child how to simplify tasks so they feel more doable and less intimidating.

3. Start Tasks With Less Resistance
Introduce strategies that help your child take action more quickly without needing constant reminders or pressure.

4. Improve Follow-Through and Completion
Support your child in staying engaged, working through challenges, and finishing tasks more consistently.

This 6-module online certificate course is the best training I have ever participated in. As an IEC who provides high school and college consulting for students who have specific learning, cognitive and/or developmental challenges, the course deepened my understanding of learning challenges, and my ability to read and interpret evaluations. I developed new questioning techniques to discern my students' learning strengths, average abilities, and challenges. I watched videos and read the supplemental articles on my own timeline, there was no pressure. Quite simply, this course was a game changer for me and I think it will be the same for...

Amy J. Brown, M.Ed. and Independent Educational Consultant, Educational Transitions Consulting

This course was exactly what I needed to feel more confident in my role as Director of Academic Support. The modules were comprehensive and practical with supporting materials to reinforce the topics. The fact that I can continue to access the videos and readings upon completing the course has been a fantastic resource for me. All educators would benefit from this course.

Leslie Creus, Director of Academic Support/EAL Department Head

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Instructor
Caryl Frankenberger, Ed. M.
Access Length

Unlimited

Price

$34

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