You ask them to start. They freeze. You remind them. They get angry—or burst into tears. Before you know it, you’re locked in a power struggle over something as simple as brushing teeth or opening a math book. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And your child isn’t broken—or lazy. The Engine That Won’t Turn Over Think of task initiation like starting a car in winter . The engine can  run, but right now, it’s struggling to turn over. Kids with ADHD—or those wired for big feelin