Magnolia Therapy Group

The March Magnolia Mindset Blog is live!
You’re not lazy… you’re exhausted in ways people can’t see.
Even when it looks like you’re “doing nothing,” your mind may be:
replaying, overthinking, worrying, and holding onto more than it should.
Anxiety, depression, burnout, and past experiences can keep your system running in the background, it is draining your energy without you realizing it.
This is your reminder:
You’re not doing nothing. You’re carrying a lot.
👉 Read the full blog attached in the comments to understand why and what actually helps. Reach out if you would like an appointment with our trained therapist.

Did you know executive functioning skills are still developing throughout childhood and adolescence? In fact, full maturation of these skills doesn't happen until age 25-30.

Executive functioning includes skills like planning, organization, emotional regulation, impulse control, working memory, and task initiation — the very skills we often expect children to “just have” as they get older.

As expectations increase, supports are often removed. But development doesn’t work that way.

This quick cheat sheet highlights practical scaffolds parents and educators can use to give children the structure they need to meet our expectations — without lowering the bar or shaming the struggle.

Save or share with anyone supporting growing brains. 💛
— Kati LeBeau, PLPC, NCC