4 Part Series: Executive Functioning for Parents of 7-12 year olds

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Executive functioning skills are the brain's management system, acting like air traffic control. They encompass crucial mental processes like working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These skills enable you to plan, focus, manage emotions, and juggle multiple daily tasks effectively.Understanding the core areas of executive functioning can help you identify where strengths and challenges lie. The Three Core Brain Skills: - Working Memory: The ability to hold and manipulate information in your short-term memory while performing a task. -Cognitive Flexibility: The capacity to adjust your thinking, adapt to sudden changes, and approach problems from multiple angles.Inhibitory -Control: The self-control required to think before acting, resist impulses, and ignore distractions. Key Day-to-Day Functions These core skills translate into practical abilities used every day: Planning & Prioritizing: Breaking larger goals down into manageable steps. Task Initiation: The ability to start tasks without getting stuck in procrastination. Emotional Regulation: Managing frustrations, shifting moods, and avoiding overreaction to stress. Organization: Keeping track of time, physical items, and information.