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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 52 MIN

EP 130 | Debbie Rosen & Lindsey Thoms: Why Smart Kids Get Stuck—and How to Unstick Them

from Stress-Free IEP® · host Frances Shefter

Students don’t fail because they’re not smart—they fail because executive function skills aren’t taught. Debbie Rosen and Lindsey Thoms of The StudyPro break down what these skills really are, why “smart but stuck” is so common, and why planners and rewards rarely fix the problem. They expose the real why behind procrastination and stalled follow-through, and give parents one simple change that actually helps. A straight-talk look at what truly moves kids from overwhelmed to capable.Visit their website here: https://thestudypro.com/Do you want to know more about special education? Visit our website: https://shefterlaw.com/

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