If you’ve ever felt like homework time turns into a nightly negotiation, or mornings spiral into a scramble to get out the door, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves searching for ways to help their child build stronger organizational and self-regulation skills — while also wondering what they can be doing differently at home.
Starting Saturday, September 12, Galvin Growth Group is offering two concurrent programs designed to address exactly this: Focus Lab for children and the Executive Functioning Parent Lab for parents and guardians, running side by side each week.
What is Focus Lab?
Focus Lab is a small group program designed to help kids build core executive functioning skills — things like planning, time management, organization, and emotional regulation. Rather than teaching these skills in the abstract, Focus Lab gives kids the chance to practice them in a structured, supportive group setting alongside peers who are working on similar goals.
What happens in the Executive Functioning Parent Lab?
While your child is in the group, you’ll be just down the hall in a parallel session built specifically for parents and guardians. This isn’t just a waiting room — it’s an active space to learn the “why” behind executive functioning challenges and walk away with practical, usable strategies for supporting your child’s growth at home.
Do we have to participate together?
Not at all. While the two groups are designed to complement each other, families don’t need to enroll in both. A child can participate in Focus Lab on their own, and a parent can join the Executive Functioning Parent Lab independently, even if their child isn’t currently enrolled in Focus Lab. This flexibility means families can choose the level of involvement that makes sense for them right now.
Why run these groups at the same time?
Executive functioning skills don’t stay in the therapy room — they show up in daily life, in homework routines, morning transitions, and family dynamics. For families who do choose to participate in both groups, running them concurrently means kids and parents can grow in the same direction, at the same time, without adding another separate commitment to the week.
Who is this for?
This model is a good fit for:
- Kids who could use extra support around organization, planning, or focus
- Parents looking for practical, concrete strategies rather than general advice
- Families who prefer a Saturday schedule that doesn’t compete with the school week
- Parents and children who want to be active participants in growth, together or separately
What can I expect?
Both groups meet weekly on Saturdays, starting September 12. Kids in Focus Lab work through skill-building activities in a small group format, while parents in the Executive Functioning Parent Lab explore strategies they can bring home right away.
Ready to learn more?
Whether you’re interested in enrolling your child, joining the Parent Lab yourself, or participating in both, visit our Skill Builder Workshops page to learn more or get in touch with our team to reserve your spot.