Teenagers who are pathological liars also tend to struggle with executive function deficits, such as poor memory or impulse control, researchers have found. This means practitioners may be able to ...

I pride myself on the fact that my 7-year-old son, like me, has always been a list-maker. “Overwhelmed by too many playtime choices?” I might say to him. (Tough life, I know.) “Let’s make a list and ...

Are your middle or high school students having trouble focusing, disorganized, or struggling to complete classroom assignments? Perhaps you’ve also noticed that they have challenges with ...

My husband’s face tells the story: partly amused, partly frustrated, he stands in front of the newly assembled bed, and something isn’t right. The twin XL mattress hangs slightly over the edge of the ...

Those who study the brain or treat patients (or both) talk a lot about executive functioning, often in the negative. We refer to “poor executive functioning,” “executive dysfunction,” “frontal lobe ...

As parents, we want the best for our children. We cheer them on from the sidelines, drive them to countless practices, and invest significantly in their athletic development. From private coaching to ...

Principal Ian Knox’s thoughtful opinion essay, “Kindergartners Are Struggling With Self-Regulation. How Principals Can Respond ” (July 8, 2025), centers on steps school leaders can take to respond ...

Executive functions are cognitive skills that are essential for high-level tasks that involve setting goals and carrying them out. Adults and teens use these skills every day for planning, problem ...

A new study found that processing speed regarding inhibitory control (the ability to suppress automatic or impulsive responses) and working memory improved in a group of participants after ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day.