Have you ever watched a toddler try to put on their own shoes? It’s a masterclass in concentration. They’re balancing, ...

Executive function scores in children aged 3 years through 11 years dropped by 0.5 SDs following the COVID pandemic onset and remained below pre-pandemic levels through 2023. The decline affected ...

Summary: A major longitudinal study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly slowed the development of executive function (EF) skills in children aged 3 to 11. Executive function—a suite of ...

These factors are closely linked to better white matter health and stronger executive function, with the benefits being more pronounced in women than in men. Even for the 21% who didn't engage in ...

You have a deadline. You know exactly what you need to do, step by step. You sit down to start, and… nothing happens. It’s like hitting an invisible wall. You want to work, you know you should work, ...

A longitudinal study tracking UK children from toddlerhood to early school age reveals how the timing of pandemic disruption shaped the development and stability of executive function during such a ...

Those who study the brain or treat patients (or both) talk a lot about executive functioning, often in the negative. We refer to “poor executive functioning,” “executive dysfunction,” “frontal lobe ...

Principal Ian Knox’s thoughtful opinion essay, “Kindergartners Are Struggling With Self-Regulation. How Principals Can Respond ” (July 8, 2025), centers on steps school leaders can take to respond ...

Unfortunately for many adults, when we hear people talking about ADHD, we think of a little kid at school who can’t sit still and is bouncing around in his seat. But, that’s not really what ADHD is ...

Executive functions are cognitive skills that are essential for high-level tasks that involve setting goals and carrying them out. Adults and teens use these skills every day for planning, problem ...