Imagine your brain as an orchestra, and the executive functions as the conductor sitting at the very front of the brain (behind your forehead). Just as a conductor directs and coordinates every musician in an orchestra to play harmoniously together, your executive functions oversee and manage various mental processes in your brain.
Author: Dr. Stephanie Leon
HOW OUR MINDS FILTER INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING INATTENTION
Imagine that your brain’s capacity to pay attention is like a camping headlight. When you’re focused, that headlight shines bright on what you’re doing. But for some people, this headlight flickers or doesn’t stay on one thing for long. In other words, inattention is difficulty keeping that mental headlight steady and on the task at READ MORE
PERFECTIONISM: SIGNS, RISKS, & STRATEGIES TO COPE
“I’m not a perfectionist. If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood We can all agree that issues like depression or anxiety are problematic. But perfection is trickier—mainly because so many people seem to achieve it all around us every day. If you’re like most people, you spend hours READ MORE
BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFTER-SCHOOL MELTDOWNS
All you need to know about after-school restraint collapse! It’s 3:30 p.m. Your child(ren) or teen(s) are coming off the bus or being picked up at school. Although your child or teen is usually all smiles and laughs, they look sullen or downcast. They ignore you. Within minutes of getting home, the peace is shattered READ MORE
WORRIED ABOUT JEALOUSY TOWARDS THE NEW BABY? A GUIDE TO PREPARING YOUR TODDLER FOR A NEW SIBLING
Expecting a second (or third, or fourth!) baby? Congrats! Here are a few tips on how to prepare and manage your eldest’s jealousy. You are excited about the new life growing inside your belly, but also a bit apprehensive. How will my eldest react? Will they play together? Will my oldest feel neglected during the READ MORE
TROUBLESHOOTING POTTY TRAINING ISSUES: 5 COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM
Potty training can be very easy but only if your child is ready! Children differ in how fast they walk and talk and same goes for potty training. Some children are ready to potty train earlier than others; some can be potty trained before 2 years of age some after 4. When children are ready READ MORE
SLEEP HYGIENE: 8 HEALTHY HABITS FOR BETTER SLEEP
Unlock the secrets to better sleep hygiene. Overcome daytime sleepiness, lack of focus, and low productivity at work with these effective tips. You might be intimately familiar with the effects of a poor night’s sleep, but you might not know just how important sleep is to your wellbeing. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies READ MORE
PARENTAL BURNOUT: PUTTING SELF-CARE AT THE HEART OF PARENTING
Simple yet effective ways for parents to care for themselves in order to prevent parental burnout. Raising kids can be one of the most life-changing and rewarding periods of your life, but it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. Parents typically make their kids their top priority, sometimes even putting them above their own needs. READ MORE
5 EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN & TEENS
Learn effective emotional regulation strategies for children and teens. Help them navigate their emotions and develop valuable coping skills for life. Emotional regulation is an important part of a child’s development. As parents, it’s our responsibility to help our kids learn how to manage their difficult emotions and feelings. Ultimately, we want them to develop READ MORE
ADHD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: 10 TIPS FOR REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Unlock your child’s true potential with expert guidance on navigating ADHD in children. Discover effective strategies for helping your child thrive. Raising kids and teens can be quite an adventure, filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. But when your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the journey can come with unique challenges. READ MORE
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