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When it comes to the question, “why are executive functions important?” I think Harvard summarizes it best: “A new evidence base has identified a set of skills that are essential for school achievement, for the preparation and adaptability of our future workforce and for avoiding a wide range of population health problems.” The statement by…
When considering if you need a counselor, it’d be impossible to list out every possible reason people knew they needed one. However, executive functions are a key place to start. Executive functioning challenges can make it difficult to stay on task, schedule your days, or control your emotions. This can affect your work life and result in…
Executive Functions In The Brain: What Are They? Executive functions in the brain are the group of skills that allow us to perform everyday tasks in life. They are responsible for how we stay organized, solve problems, regulate our emotions, and much more. Now you may be wondering, “Where are executive functions in the brain?” These cognitive controllers…
If you read our blogs or have worked with us, you might be wondering what the executive functions capacity is our capacity to perform our executive functioning skills. We have to understand executive functions in the brain to really understand this. How does this magnificent organ that is known as the command center of our bodies work? Without diving…
Remote learning stole executive function skills from LA teens. Here’s why they struggle now & what to do.
Smart kids struggle with the college transition. Discover why executive function skills matter more than AP credits for your LA student’s success.
Is AI Making Your Teen Less Capable? The Dependency Crisis Eroding Executive Function in Los Angeles Students AI dependency is silently eroding the executive function skills that will determine your teen’s success—not just in school, but in a career landscape that’s changing faster than ever before. While parents worry about ChatGPT producing essays, the real crisis…
Why Strong Problem Solving Skills Matter More Than Ever It’s a familiar scene for many parents: your child gets stuck on a math word problem or a science project, and instead of brainstorming or trying again, they immediately shut down. No matter how many times you encourage them to “just think it through,” they freeze,…
What Is Active Recall and Why Is It So Effective? Active recall is a powerful study technique that involves actively retrieving information from memory, rather than passively reviewing material (Karpicke & Blunt, 2011). This method requires learners to test themselves on the material they have studied, thereby strengthening memory retention and enhancing understanding. For a…
When Executive Functioning Skills Are Missing, School Can Feel Like a Constant Struggle Executive functioning skills are the foundation of academic success—but many students never get the instruction they need to build them. We help students in Los Angeles and across the U.S. develop essential life skills, executive function strategies, and the confidence to thrive…
Is It a Learning Difficulty or Something Else? TIf your child is struggling in school, it’s easy to assume it must be a learning difficulty. But what if the root of the problem isn’t about how they learn, but how they manage learning? Many children have executive function (EF) challenges that affect their ability to…