Building self-control, planning, and cognitive flexibility
Executive functions are the mental skills that help us plan, focus, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. This module covers how these crucial skills develop, why they predict success better than IQ, and evidence-based ways to strengthen them.
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The three core executive functions and why they matter more than IQ for success.
31 completedPractical strategies to strengthen the ability to hold information in mind and use it.
31 completedEvidence-based approaches to developing impulse control and delayed gratification.
31 completedDeveloping the ability to adapt, shift perspectives, and handle change.
31 completedHow to structure your home and routines to support executive function development.
31 completed5 questions to reinforce what you've learned
Start with Lesson 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
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