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Working memory is an example of an executive function. Working memory is involved in goal-directed behavior in which information is processed and manipulated to make sure tasks are completed. Children use working memory for many things in their life such as remembering to complete their homework, directions, math equations to […]
As summer approaches, it is important for parents to take this opportunity to improve time management among their children. Bettering their time management now will prepare them for the fall when school starts. Lynn Meltzer, President of the Research Institute for Learning and Development, says that “[w]hen we teach […]
What is Flexible Thinking? Flexible thinking is a one of the main executive functions, and a very important social skill. One who is able to think ‘flexibly’ is able to quickly shift gears and think about a single situation from a variety of perspectives. Instead of recognizing one way to do something, flexible thinkers […]
What is Working Memory? Working Memory is a part of our short term memory system that relates to immediate perceptive and linguistic sensations. Our working memory typically only temporarily stores this information for immediate use. For example, if someone asked you to remember a short number sequence, your working memory would store this information […]
What is Time Management? Time management is an important skill that allows us to maximize our productivity in a limited amount of time. Time management skills include estimating the length of time it takes to complete a task, complete things on time, and waste no time. These are important skills for children to develop so […]
Inhibition is the unconscious and conscious restriction of behavior. Inhibitions help us to resist an impulse or desire for a particular behavior that isn’t appropriate. In disorders such as schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) there is an impairment in inhibition. When there is a lack of inhibition, their ability […]
The past few months have been difficult. COVID-19 has forced us to work, learn, and entertain oneself from one’s home. For parents, with smaller children it has proven to be challenging. In addition to working, they must also monitor their children. Depending on the age of the child, parents might […]
Why is Movement Important in Childhood? As children move, they gain experience. Their worlds grow from their primary caretakers to the ceiling, floor, bed, and other places they notice and remember. In the last post, we discussed how children begin exploring their new world as infants. Movement changes the infant’s world: infants have opportunities to […]
When we move throughout our world, we are exposed to many things: our social life with friends and family, communication, new cultures, and physical fitness. Using a review of neuroscience literature by Anderson and colleagues [1], we can discuss the role of primary acts of independence, such as crawling, in shaping children’s psychological development and […]
