Previously we have talked about how parents can support executive function (EF) development in young children. Specifically, parenting behaviors that are “autonomy-supportive,” meaning they actively support a child’s goals, efforts, and choices, are related to children’s EF skills. What does an autonomy-supportive parent look like in everyday life? Let’s think of an example of a…
Routines and Executive Function
The hustle and bustle of everyday routines may seem like a lot to keep track of. Whether you are shuttling your child from soccer practice to music lesson or coordinating the daily task of getting the family ready for dinner, our lives are filled with routines and activities. Although some research has suggested that too…
Parent Newsletter – June 2018
In our Parent Newsletter June 2018, we’d like to welcome our new contributor, Marie Lister! Marie graduated in 2012 with a Masters of Education and a teaching license in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. She has been a classroom teacher for 9 years and currently is a teacher at the Shirley G. Moore…
Parent Newsletter – March 2018
We are happy to share our first quarterly Parent Newsletter of 2018! See it here: March 2018 Q1 v3.1
Parent Newsletter – December 2017
We are happy to share our December Parent Newsletter! Download it here: v2.4 December 2017 Q4
Parent Newsletter – September 2017
We are happy to share our September Parent Newsletter! See it here: September 2017 Q3 v2.3
Father Influence on Cognition + Executive Function
Father influence on cognition + executive function is the topic researcher Alyssa Meuwissen, Ph.D., has explored over recent years. In both research and popular culture, moms have often been depicted as the “default” parent. However, demographic trends show that dads are becoming more involved in the care of young children. There is great variety in…
Parent Newsletter – June 2017
See our second Parent Newsletter of 2017, highlighting tips and activities for building executive function skills in your children: June 2017 Q2 v2.2.
Parent Newsletter – March 2017
We are happy to share our first quarterly Parent Newsletter of 2017, found here: v2.1 March 2017 Q1
Interview Dr. Philip David Zelazo
In this interview Dr. Philip David Zelazo, Co-founder of Reflection Sciences and leading researcher in the field of developmental psychology, answers important questions from Ellen Galinsky, Executive Director and Chief Science Officer of Mind in the Making at the Bezos Family Foundation, Co-founder and President of Families and Work Institute (FWI), and Vroom Advisor. The interview was…