Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long been studied using a standard set of tools, with these assessments being ...
What are executive function (EF) skills? Basically, they are the mental skills that help you get things done. Your brain starts to develop EF skills when you’re a small child and continues to develop ...
Having a hard time remembering what people say in conversations? You're not alone, and there are strategies to help!
Children labelled 'lazy' often struggle due to underdeveloped executive functions, sleep deprivation, fear of failure or ...
Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond ...
Parents of young children probably recognize the hectic mornings filled with reminding the kids to eat breakfast, brush their teeth and put on their shoes – and hurry up, you’re gonna be late! Most ...
Children who appear lazy, forgetful or unmotivated may actually be facing challenges with executive functioning, key brain ...
This post is part one of a series. Attention is a multifaceted process that manages the mental controls needed for school or work. Filtering incoming information to determine its importance (saliency) ...
Parents of young children probably recognize the hectic mornings filled with reminding the kids to eat breakfast, brush their teeth and put on their shoes—and hurry up, you're gonna be late! Most ...