Oct 02 2024 22 mins
Long time no see! Welcome back to season 4 of Focus Forward AND our 50th episode of the podcast. We’re so happy you’re here with us as we begin the best season yet. Today’s episode topic was chosen based on research we’ve gathered about people interested in coaching. According to our questionnaire, planning & prioritizing is the #1 Executive Function skill that students and adults alike are currently struggling with. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some of our favorite tools and strategies to help you or someone you love buiild this critical skill.
Show notes:
Executive Functioning and Positive Outcomes for Children
Executive Function & Self-Regulation
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/
Executive Function Skills Predict Children's Success in Life and in School
Ellen Galinsky’s books on EF and children and adolescents
The Breakthrough Years
https://ellengalinsky.com/the-breakthrough-years/
Mind in the Making
https://www.mindinthemaking.org/
Focus Forward Episodes Mentioned
Ep. 40: The Breakthrough Years: Raising Thriving Teens Through Executive Function (ft. Ellen Galinsky)
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=fhebx5zqfl
Ep. 14: 4 Steps to Build Time Management Strategies You'll Use for Life
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=2hd9mmw2wi
Ep. 25: Laziness vs. Executive Dysfunction: Expert Tips to Help Motivate Your Kids
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=e5k6nv0wte
Executive Function for Teachers and Classrooms
www.braintracks.com
7 Classroom Management Strategies That Teach Students Executive Function Skills