-
Growing Executive Functions in Adolescence (13–18 Years): Why Teenagers Still Need Us More Than They Let On Part 2
In Part 1, we explored why adolescence places such significant demands on executive functioning and why teenagers often need adults…
-
Growing Executive Functions in Adolescence (13–18 Years): Why Teenagers Still Need Us More Than They Let On Part 1
Becoming independent doesn’t happen overnight—and neither does the teenage brain. One of the most common things we hear from parents…
-
Growing Executive Functions in Middle Childhood (8–12 Years): Building Independence One Everyday Occupation at a Time Part 2
In Part 1, we explored why executive functions become increasingly important during the middle childhood years and why children who…
-
Growing Executive Functions in Middle Childhood (8–12 Years): Building Independence One Everyday Occupation at a Time Part 1
Why this age is so important This is one of my favourite age groups to work with as an occupational…
-
Growing Executive Functions in the Early School Years (5–8 Years): Why Homework Isn’t the Whole Story Part 2
In Part 1, we explored why the transition to school places such high demands on children’s executive functioning skills. We…
-
Growing Executive Functions in the Early School Years (5–8 Years): Why Homework Isn’t the Whole Story Part 1
Starting school changes everything… for children and parents. Many parents tell us the same story: “My child managed preschool beautifully.…
-
Executive Functions Start Before School: Building the Foundations in Toddlers and Preschoolers (0–5 Years) Part 2
In Part 1, we explored two of the three core executive functions—working memory and inhibitory control—and discussed why these skills…
-
Executive Functions Start Before School: Building the Foundations in Toddlers and Preschoolers (0–5 Years) Part 1
Your toddler is already building executive function… even if it doesn’t look like it. Your three-year-old insists on putting on…
-
Why Talking About Emotional Regulation Isn’t Always Enough: Practical, Hands-On Ideas for Autistic Children
“Take a deep breath.” “Use your calming strategies.” “Think about what you could do instead.” These are phrases many children…
-
OCD Is More Than “Just Worrying”: Understanding the Cycle and How Families Can Help
If your child checks the front door ten times before leaving the house, rewrites their homework until it feels “perfect”,…
