Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

Vulnerability causes people to do some interesting things. For preteens, it often manifests into cutthroat judgment and meanness as defense mechanisms. If you look stupid, then I won’t. Couple that ...

In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

A new study found that 24-month-old children who spent less than 60 minutes looking at screens each day and those who engaged in at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity had better executive ...

Whether you have a diagnosed condition or just need help staying organized, strategies to improve executive functioning skills can help.

Even if you’ve never heard the term “executive function,” you may be painfully aware of how important it is for everyday life. Executive functioning is often described as the management system of the ...

There are many ways that daily routines might actually help the cognitive brain. In an Instagram reel, neuroscientist Jules ...

You may have heard the phrase “executive functioning skills.” It is becoming more and more common language for parents and educators alike and even in the workplace. So what exactly are executive ...

Executive function is the mechanism by which our brains manage and prioritize our thoughts, working memory, emotions and actions; Harvard researchers call it our brain’s air traffic control system.

The new school year has begun and is beginning to find its swing. Our kids are taking tests and quizzes, they're assigned papers and projects. It’s happening! Summer is in the distance, and the fall ...