#Executive Functions

✨build executive function, but make it fun!✨ 1️⃣lay out an array of random objects - whatever you have around the house! 2️⃣encourage your child to study the items, creating a “mental picture” of what they see; for older children, you can also teach them other memory strategies to help them, such as remembering that they see 4 animals and 4 kitchen utensils, or they see 2 items of each color, etc. 3️⃣ask your child to close their eyes while you remove one item 4️⃣when they open their eyes, have them guess which item was removed 🌈You can make this task more/less challenging by varying different aspects such as: ☀️the number of objects ☀️the type of objects ☀️how much time you give them to create their mental picture 🌈Fun little games like this help engage your child and build executive functions like: ☀️working memory (holding information in their brain to notice differences before/after) ☀️attention (focusing on this task intensely, avoiding distraction) ☀️visualization (practice making a mental picture - not necessarily an executive function, but a great skill nonetheless!) ♥️Will you be trying this out with your child? #parentingadhd #adhdparent #adhdparenting #adhdtips #adhdhelp #adhdsupport #adhdbrain #adhders #adhdkids #executivefunction #executivefunctioning #executivefunctions #activitiesforkids #braingame #braingames

Executive Functions involve many things that impact our daily lives: time management, decision-making, planning, flexibility, motivation, attention...even our personality. ADHD is an Executive Functioning Dysregulation Disorder. But someone might have executive functioning challenges and not have ADHD.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you know where to start? Do you know what questions to ask your child's teacher, behavioral health provider, or pediatrician? Many don't. As a Board Certified pediatric psychologist, I can help. I have several options (pre-recorded online courses, available on demand). All 50% off until May 31. Use Promo Code MAY50 🧠 ADHD & Me: Tips on Parenting (video course for parents). 🧠 The Overwhelmed Brain: ADHD & Executive Functions in Adults (2-part video course for teens to adults with ADHD and/or executive function challenges) 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe for the Entire Family! (video and handouts for parents and kids/teens) 🧠 Everything Teachers Need to Know About Executive Functioning (video course and written guide for homeschooling parents, teachers, and school admin) 🧠 You Are Not Alone: A Comprehensive Approach to Helping Your Child with ADHD Thrive (ebook for parents) You can find all options by going to my Bio under "My Online Parent Courses" or comment the one you want and I'll send it to you 👇🏾 🧠 ADHD & Me: Comment ADHD 🧠 Overwhelmed Brain: Comment OVERWHELM 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe: Comment LOBE 🧠 Teachers and Executive Functions: Comment TEACHER 🧠 ADHD ebook: Comment EBOOK Share with a friend. Share to your Stories and tag me 💜 #adhd #parentswithadhd #kidswithadhd #adhdkid #adhdkids #executivefunctioning #executivefunction #executivefunctions #frontallobe #overwhelmedmom #overwhelmeddad #overwhelmedparent #onlineclass

We expect executive function to show up… without always recognizing it has to be taught first. Time management Planning Organization Follow through These aren’t personality traits. They’re skills. And like any skill, they develop through guidance, practice, and repetition over time. This is easier to see when our kids are little. We naturally step in, support, and shape. But somewhere along the way, the expectation shifts. We start thinking they should be able to do this. Or that we should have it figured out ourselves. And that gap? Between expectation and actual skill development? That’s where so much frustration, shutdown, and inconsistency lives. This week, pause and ask yourself: How much explicit teaching and practice has actually happened around executive function? If you’re a parent and this question is hitting a little close to home, you’re not alone. This is exactly what I’ll be teaching inside my upcoming 3 part parent workshop series, where we break down how executive function develops and how to support it in a way that builds real independence over time. Link in bio to learn more or sign up. #executivefunction #parentingteens #adhdparenting #timemanagementskills #executivefunctioncoaching

@hackyourhr 🫧 organizing your thoughts for your listeners does wonders for how people perceive your executive presence

Planning in executive functioning for children refers to their ability to think ahead, set goals, and create step-by-step strategies to complete tasks. It helps them organize schoolwork, manage daily routines, and solve problems effectively. Children who struggle with planning may have difficulty breaking tasks into smaller steps, remembering what they need for activities, or completing assignments on time. Developing this skill is essential for academic success and daily independence. . . . . . #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #planning #executivefunctions #problemsolving #cognitiveabilities #independentchild #activities #activitiesforkids #skills #skillfulminds #beirutlebanon

Authority isn’t loud — here are 10 corporate power moves that don’t require saying a word. 1. Walk in without rushing. Your pace tells the room everything about your confidence. 2. Hold eye contact just long enough to signal certainty. Not a stare-down — a statement. 3. Sit with posture that takes up space. Authority is a physical language. 4. Place your notebook or laptop deliberately. Precision movements read as power. 5. Stay composed when the room gets tense. The calmest person always has advantage. 6. Nod once when you agree. Minimal affirmation carries maximum weight. 7. Let silence do some of the talking. Insecurity fills space. Confidence doesn’t. 8. Keep your facial expressions controlled. Stoicism reads as strength in corporate settings. 9. Enter and exit meetings with intention. Presence is how you move, not just how you speak. 10. Make decisions with clean, decisive motions. No fidgeting, no over-adjusting — certainty is quiet.

Most people think promotions are about performance. But in corporate environments, status is built quietly — and lost quietly too. These are the office behaviors that instantly lower your status — even when you’re good at your job. And smart women learn to spot them early. ⸻ 1. Talking about how busy you are Senior people talk about priorities. Junior people talk about workload. The more you announce how overwhelmed you are, the less strategic you sound. ⸻ 2. Explaining yourself too much Confidence sounds simple. Over-explaining sounds unsure. Senior leaders assume they don’t need permission. ⸻ 3. Responding immediately to everything Being constantly available looks reactive. Not important. People with influence control their time. ⸻ 4. Oversharing personal frustrations Smart professionals build trust. They don’t vent emotionally at work. The moment you become “the one who complains,” your authority drops. ⸻ 5. Needing recognition out loud Influence grows when your work speaks. Not when you constantly remind people what you did. Senior people assume results will be noticed. ⸻ 6. Asking for permission instead of making recommendations Executives recommend. Juniors ask what to do. One sounds like leadership. One sounds like support. ⸻ 7. Trying to be liked by everyone Respect builds careers. Approval does not. The most effective people are warm — but not eager. ⸻ Most people never realize their behavior is lowering their status. They just wonder why they get passed over. If you’re paying attention, you’ll see these everywhere.

most people stay “entry-level” not because of skill… but because of mindset. this video shows the difference—basic moves keep you busy, while power moves get you promoted. if you want to play at an executive level, you can’t just work hard🥲 you have to think strategically, build visibility, and make sure the right people know your impact. this is the mindset shift I wish I made sooner! ❤️video format creds to @avnibarman_ (love her series, check it out if you haven’t!!!)

Building Executive Functions. All this month, I've been talking about 30 ways to build these skills in your kids, teens, and for yourself. You're not too late! Start where you can... Tip 10: Encourage kids to be a part of the process of developing or inventing a "system" to find a solution to a problem. Skills: Problem-solving. Flexible thinking. Tip 11: Make dinner together only using 5 ingredients. Skills: Planning. Flexibility. Decision-making Tip 12: Play a song and see how many toys/items can be put away before the song is over. Skills: Task initiation. Task persistence. Emotional regulation. Frustration tolerance. Time management Executive Functions are built over time. It's also important that a regulated and calm adult is present. It hard for the brain to learn when it's stressed out. If you're here for this challenge, comment your favorite tip so far 👇🏾 Then go to my website at www.anewdaysa.com (or check out my Stories) and sign up for the 30-day executive function challenge (you'll get a freebie with all 30 challenges). #30daychallenge #executivefunctions #executivefunction #executivefunctioningskills #parentcoaching #lifecoaching #anewdaypediatricpsychologypllc

Everyone talks about executive presence like it's some mysterious quality you either have or don't. The truth? It's not magic. It's how you walk into rooms, how you sound under pressure, and whether your energy says "I belong here" before you even open your mouth 💼 Most professionals lose credibility by rambling, using filler words, or letting nerves make them overly casual when they need to be grounded. You can't fake composure - but you can build it through deliberate practice. Brief responses. Slower speech. Grounded tone. Using people's names. Rehearsing out loud before high-stakes moments. Confidence isn't a feeling you wait for. It's a decision you make and back up with preparation. When you look composed and sound deliberate, people start treating you like leadership long before you get the title 🎯 Comment ZOOM to join my LIVE Career Game Plan webinar on building real executive presence that gets you noticed and promoted. #executivepresence #leadershipdevelopment #careerstrategy #careeradvice #professionaldevelopment #leadershipskills #careeradvancement #executivecoaching #corporateleadership #careerafter50 #leadershipcoach #careergrowth #executiveleadership #professionalgrowth #careercoach #leadershipstrategy #corporateculture #careerpromotion #executiveskills #leadershipmindset

Good leaders set more than strategy. They set the emotional climate of the team. Leadership experts often say that “leaders bring the weather.” That means the energy a leader brings into the room becomes the environment everyone else works in. If a leader shows up frustrated, stressed, or reactive, that tension spreads across the team. People become cautious, communication breaks down, and performance usually drops. But when a leader brings calm, clarity, and confidence, the opposite happens. The team feels more secure, more focused, and more willing to perform at a high level. Leadership is not just about decisions and direction. It’s also about the emotional environment you create every day. Media: AB Talks - YT Speaker: @melrobbins Follow @biz.insider for more applicable business tips.