I know what to do, but I can’t get going. What is happening in my brain? A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Less than one-quarter of children met the recommended 1 hour or less screen time per day. Children who spent ...

In 2005, licensed clinical psychologist Anna Levy-Warren launched Organizational Tutors, a New York City-based business focused on helping children develop and strengthen executive functioning skills.

How many times a day do you flip back and forth between what you should be doing and Facebook, Instagram, or whatever shiny distraction catches your eye? Do you ever read a whole page and then realize ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Encouraging multilingualism at home could benefit kids with autism spectrum disorders, the researchers conclude, and could even ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

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 ...