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Tiara Brumberg — Why “Clean Your Room” Doesn’t Work (And What Executive Functioning Really Means)

In this honest, practical, and deeply relatable conversation, Michelle sits down with occupational therapy assistant and ADHD coach Tiara Brumberg to unpack what’s really going on behind behaviors parents see every day… and why so many of our kids aren’t actually being difficult—they’re overwhelmed.

This episode hits home in a real way—because it’s not theory. It’s the daily reality of parenting complex, neurodivergent, and special needs kids.

Tiara shares:

Why “simple” instructions aren’t actually simple.

“Clean your room” isn’t one task—it’s 20. And for kids with executive functioning…

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