Enhancing Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies for Adults and Kids

Enhancing Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies for Adults and Kids

As parents, we often see our children struggle with completing tasks, staying focused, or managing their emotions. These challenges can be frustrating and confusing. Similarly, as professionals, we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed by the demands of our work, struggling to stay organized and productive. These issues often stem from difficulties with executive functioning skills.

Building Executive Functioning Skills for Success

Developing executive functioning skills takes time and practice. Whether you're an adult looking to enhance your professional performance or a parent helping your child succeed, focusing on these foundational and advanced skills can lead to significant improvements in daily life.

Strategies for Adults

  1. Self-Regulation and Impulse Control:
  2. Task Initiation and Completion:
  3. Time Management:
  4. Planning and Prioritization:

Strategies for Kids

  1. Self-Regulation and Impulse Control:
  2. Task Initiation and Completion:
  3. Time Management:
  4. Planning and Prioritization:

Practical Tips for Enhancing EF Skills

  1. Use Tools and Technology:
  2. Create Routines:
  3. Promote Mindfulness and Stress Reduction:
  4. Encourage Play-Based Learning for Kids:

Always remember... "Calm Brain, Happy Family?"


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Dr. Nancy Fox

Saving lives through Tick Bite Prevention

2 个月

Great checklist and information for Adults and kids to help them manage the demands of their life. I see this often in my educational practice. Many children especially have difficulty short term memory recall with the supports you have outlined. They have to be taught these skills and then reinforced each day to become a habit. This is an invaluable newsletter!

Maureen Nolan, LPC, NCC, MACC

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3 个月

Decision-making skills make the difference in all our EFD attempts. This is outlined as skill building. Excellent article.

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