Functioning Brain
functioningbrainYour home base for making sense of executive functioning—what it is, why it matters, and how to build it with compassion and clarity.
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The Brain in Play: The Game Where You Don’t Know Who to Trust
At some point in childhood (and honestly… adulthood too), we all realize there’s a big difference between knowing the rules… and navigating a situation where the rules aren’t obvious, the players are unpredictable, and your brain has to mak...
This Week's Tips: The Power of the Pause Before the Rush
If you peeked into my car some mornings, you might see a version of me I’m not exactly proud of.
If you peeked into my car some mornings, you might see a version of me I’m not exactly proud of.
Mindful Insights: When Stopping Is Harder Because It Matters More
There’s a version of executive functioning that looks pretty straightforward on paper.
A child is told to stop.
They stop.
A child feels an impulse.
They pause.
A child knows better.
They choose differently.
Simple, right?
Except...
The Brain in Play: When the Brain Has to Hold, Shift, and Stop
There’s a big difference between a task that looks simple… and a task that stays simple once the brain is under pressure.
There’s a big difference between a task that looks simple… and a task that stays simple once the brain is under press...
This Week’s Tips: Repairing After Impulsivity
What happens after the hard moment matters more than we think.
Some of the most important executive functioning work doesn’t happen in the moment of the blurting, the outburst, the interruption, or the impulsive decision.
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SLP with 20 years of experience helping kids and families build executive functioning skills. I believe every child has their own smarts — and specialize in empowering families to grow these lifelong skills together.
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