Connection Builds Executive Function

By Becky | May 6, 2020
Two children sit on a blue rug, playing with colorful alphabet blocks as an adult's hand helps arrange them. This connection builds executive function in their young minds. The children are dressed in casual, light-colored clothing.

Connection builds executive function in young children. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills we want our kids to master. Research has determined children excel with secure attachments. Unconditional love and the knowledge the parent will be supportive in all circumstances enables a child to be confident and better handle challenges in…

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Executive Function is Enhanced Through Play

By Becky | September 28, 2017
A mother and child share a tender moment, touching foreheads and smiling warmly at each other. The background is softly blurred with greenery, emphasizing their close bond and the nurturing of emotional intelligence and executive function skills.

Executive function is a buzz phrase in education. In the most basic terms, executive function allows a child to organize, plan, and get things accomplished. These school readiness skills are as important as academics. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills. Play-based activities in preschool and at home, allow children to practice.…

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