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		<title>Growing Executive Functions in Adolescence (13–18 Years): Why Teenagers Still Need Us More Than They Let On Part 1</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicola Van Zyl]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Becoming independent doesn&#8217;t happen overnight—and neither does the teenage brain. One of the most common things we hear from parents of teenagers is: &#8220;I don&#8217;t understand. They&#8217;re so capable in some areas, yet they still forget everything.&#8221; Perhaps your teenager can spend hours planning a holiday with friends, creating intricate worlds in Minecraft or researching [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Growing Executive Functions in Middle Childhood (8–12 Years): Building Independence One Everyday Occupation at a Time Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Part 1, we explored why executive functions become increasingly important during the middle childhood years and why children who once seemed to manage well may suddenly struggle as expectations grow. In this second part, we&#8217;ll look at how families can nurture these skills through everyday occupations, why independence doesn&#8217;t happen overnight, and when it [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Growing Executive Functions in Middle Childhood (8–12 Years): Building Independence One Everyday Occupation at a Time Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why this age is so important This is one of my favourite age groups to work with as an occupational therapist. Children are becoming more independent and curious. They&#8217;re developing their own interests, managing more responsibilities and beginning to think ahead in ways they couldn&#8217;t when they were younger. But they&#8217;re also navigating an enormous [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Growing Executive Functions in the Early School Years (5–8 Years): Why Homework Isn&#8217;t the Whole Story Part 2</title>
		<link>https://atlastraining.ie/2026/08/17/growing-executive-functions-in-the-early-school-years-5-8-years-why-homework-isnt-the-whole-story-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In Part 1, we explored why the transition to school places such high demands on children&#8217;s executive functioning skills. We discussed how planning, remembering, emotional regulation and flexible thinking are challenged every day, often leaving children mentally exhausted by the time they arrive home. In this second part, we&#8217;ll explore how everyday family routines can [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Growing Executive Functions in the Early School Years (5–8 Years): Why Homework Isn&#8217;t the Whole Story Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting school changes everything… for children and parents. Many parents tell us the same story: &#8220;My child managed preschool beautifully. Then they started school and suddenly everything became harder.&#8221; Mornings become a rush. Homework ends in tears. Shoes are forgotten. Lunchboxes are left behind. Simple instructions seem impossible to follow. By the end of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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