Supporting the Development of Executive Functioning Skills
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by a daunting project at work or the seemingly insurmountable task of cleaning a physical space? As adults, this feeling of dread often leads us to procrastination. Did you know that the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and focus are all part of a set of skills known as executive functioning? These skills don't develop automatically? Most importantly, these skills are not yet developed in children. So if we feel dread as adults, imagine how these challenges might feel to a child.
In this 90-minute workshop, I want to help you navigate this challenge and empower you to intentionally develop these vital skills in your children. By providing practical strategies and insights, I will guide you towards supporting your child's ability to problem solve, think critically, and tackle big tasks – all essential components of executive functioning.
In this 90 min recorded session, you will learn:
What executive functioning is and why it’s important.
Practical tips for how you can support this development through:
Your daily interactions with your child
Your toy and activity selections
The way you set up your home.
Through this workshop, you'll learn how to instill a sense of confidence and capability in your child, helping them thrive now and in their future endeavors. By understanding the importance of executive functioning skills and actively working to cultivate them, you can lay the foundation for for social, personal and professional success.