Making Planning Routines Work for Real Life So you’ve set up a checklist. You made a weekly planner. Your child helped create the routine. And then… it lasts about two days. You’re not failing—and your child isn’t either. Following through on plans is one of the hardest executive functioning skills for kids to develop — which is why building consistent planning habits for kids takes time, repetition, and support. Here’s how to help your child build lasting planning habits—wi