Education

Spring Cleaning for the Neurodivergent Home

Each spring, sunlight returns with a quiet insistence. Windows open, closets are reconsidered, and families feel the subtle invitation to begin again. Traditionally, spring cleaning has meant decluttering physical spaces—sorting drawers, reorganizing shelves, and letting go of what no longer serves us.But for families raising children with ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges, spring cleaning can become something deeper and more meaningful. It can become a process of reducing the...

Education

Using Self-Determination Funds for Executive Function Coaching

For many individuals in Los Angeles, California with autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental differences, learning how to manage daily life can be just as important as academic or professional success. Skills like organizing your day, maintaining friendships, managing your home, and taking care of your health don’t always come naturally—but they can be learned with the right support.At New Agenda Executive Function Coaching, we are proud to provide executive function coaching in Los Angeles...

Home + Design

Common Ground

In the wake of the Palisades Fire, Westside Design and Build is helping families rebuild with trust, care and a shared commitment to community Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Trish Alison For decades, the Pacific Palisades was the kind of place people rarely left—neighbors waved from their driveways, kids drifted between houses and daily life unfolded with a village-like ease that felt almost improbable for Los Angeles. For Bill Bodine and Beth Andersen, that rhythm stretched...

Food + Beverage

A Smash Hit

Cult-favorite burger concept For the Win opens its latest location in Brentwood Village Article by Carole Dixon One of Los Angeles’ buzziest restaurant brands, For the Win, has officially brought its sought-after smash burger to Brentwood—and at first bite, it’s immediately clear why the concept has developed a near-mythic following. The burger, crisped to perfection with its signature lacy edges, is built on an 81/19 beef blend, smashed hard on a hot grill to lock in juices, then layered with...

Home Services

Ultimate Defense

Article and Photography by In a community like Brentwood—where homes are not just residences but legacies—the growing reality of wildfire risk has reshaped how homeowners think about protection. Ember Pro was founded on a simple but urgent belief: homes don’t have to burn down. “We exist to give properties the best possible chance to survive,” says Jim Sprouse, CEO of Ember Pro. “That means protecting not just a structure, but the investment, memories and lifestyle tied to it.” Built on...

Home + Design

Right at Home

Zoie Aliado of Zoe Brook Designs reveals the latest trends that feel personal, lived-in and built to last Article by Amanda Eberstein | Photography by Paulina Berlin For Brentwood-based interior designer Zoie Aliado, work has always been less about chasing moments and more about creating homes that feel grounded, personal and enduring. As the founder of Zoie Brook Designs , the LA-native is known for interiors that strike a thoughtful balance between beauty and function—spaces that feel...

Life + Culture

My Town: Teryl Ciarlo

Article and Photography by For Teryl Ciarlo, landscape design is deeply personal. The Brentwood-based founder of Teryl Designs is known throughout the westside for her impeccable taste, balanced compositions and outdoor spaces that feel as livable as the interiors they extend. “I’ve always believed the outside of the home should flow naturally from the inside,” says Ciarlo of her signature gardens designed equally for entertaining, play and everyday retreat. Ciarlo’s passion was planted...

Education

Parents' Love: Part 3

Parents’ Love: The Many Faces of Unwavering CarePART 3: Emily*—College Sophomore (no diagnosis)It was a crisp fall afternoon when Emily’s mother received the call. Her sophomore year, once full of excitement and promise, had spiraled into a rapid decline. Grades were slipping. Stress was mounting. Emily was withdrawing socially, skipping classes, and overwhelmed by the demands of college life. For parents, these moments are never easy. The love they feel is deep, unwavering, and yet tested — a...

Education

Parents' Love Part 2

PART 2: Maya*—High School Freshman with Level 1 Autism From Compliance to Connection in Supporting a Young Teen with ASDIntroduction: The Early StruggleIt was a clear, warm autumn morning in Santa Monica, California when Maya, a high school freshman with ASD, entered the living room, her backpack heavy on her shoulders. Her mother, Sarah, was armed with a checklist of expectations: breakfast completed, homework organized, uniform neat, schoolbag packed. On paper, it appeared to be a typical...

Education

Parents' Love

Parents’ Love: The Many Faces of Unwavering CareOne of our greatest privileges at New Agenda is partnering with families. Travel with us in this 3-Part Blog series about the “Many Faces of Parents’ Love” —evidenced through our partnership based work.PART 1: ALEX*—11 year old with ADHD / heightened impulsivityExperience the many faces of parents’ love through Alex’s journey in three New Agenda  Executive Function Coaching sessions —with co-founder, Maria DelCorso,  from firm guidance to...