If your teen struggles with organization, time management or focus, they may need support with executive functioning skills. This episode explains what these skills are, why they’re important for teens, and how you can help your child strengthen them.
What is executive functioning
Licensed clinical social worker Marie Sawyer, LCSW, explains the three brain functions that make up executive skills: working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. You’ll learn how a teen’s brain development affects these skills and how to recognize related challenges at home and school.
Practical ways you can help at home
You can create a supportive environment that helps your teen build essential life skills. Discover effective strategies to help them improve their executive functioning, including:
- Establishing consistent routines
- Using organizational tools like planners
- Practicing mindfulness and positive self-talk
- Setting achievable goals together
- Modeling how to ask for help
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