You may have heard the phrase “executive functioning skills.” It is becoming more and more common language for parents and educators alike and even in the workplace. So what exactly are executive ...

Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support ...

Math. Social studies. Science. There’s no shortage of important topics the U.S. education system imparts on our youth. And yet, there is a set of skills that’s not given enough attention in the ...

A growing body of research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the development of key cognitive skills that help ...

Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...

There’s no shortage of things to worry about as a parent. This stress starts before your child’s birth and basically never stops. You worry whether your child is gaining enough weight, rolling over ...

How did COVID-19 impact child brain development? A new study reveals a significant decline in executive function skills among children ages 3-11.