Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

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

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

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 ...

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

Every new school year brings hope—a fresh start and a chance for growth. We, as parents, cross our fingers that the summer helped our kids mature and sharpen their skills. Yet, executive ...

If you’ve heard the phrase “executive functioning” recently, it probably came up in the context of ADHD, a common neurobehavioral condition which affects a person’s ability to stay focused, maintain a ...

Executive function — the term for critical mental skills like organization, focus, time management and emotional regulation — help all of us navigate our daily lives. People with ADHD are much more ...

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 ...