It can be helpful to think of the brain as made up of two different and equally important parts. The downstairs brain includes the...

Parents have a natural inclination to take care of, protect, and nurture their children. When you see your child overwhelmed with...

Children who struggle with executive functioning have difficulty managing their emotions, resisting their impulses, and keeping necessary...

When children consistently fail to meet our expectations, it is tempting to label them as oppositional, defiant, manipulative, and/or...

Children who can self-regulate (calm when upset) are more able to learn and implement executive functioning skills (planning and decision...