Parenting Beneath Behaviour Series: Why Everyday Tasks Are So Hard

Sam Lewis Therapy is running a workshop at Acorn House on Saturday 21 November, part of the Parenting Beneath Behaviour series. It's called Why Everyday Tasks Are So Hard, and it looks at why simple, daily routines can become impossible when a child's executive function capacity is stretched.

If you've ever wondered why getting dressed, starting homework, getting ready, tidying up, or switching between activities can turn into a battle, this is where it gets broken down. The session looks at the hidden skills involved in those moments — things like remembering, planning, organising and focusing — and how they can falter when a child's capacity is pushed. It's about understanding what's happening beneath the surface of the behaviour, rather than just seeing the struggle itself.

The workshop is in-person and runs for two and a half hours, from 10:00 to 12:30, with doors open from 9:45. It's limited to eight participants, all aged 18 and over, so it's a small group rather than a large lecture.

Registration is through Eventbrite on an expression of interest basis, and places are secured by booking and paying through the Sam Lewis Therapy website. The session is free, and you'll find Acorn House on Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HB, in Buckinghamshire.