All posts by Marydee Sklar
Executive Function Tips in the Time of COVID-19
A little over a week ago, I had an experience that clearly indicated that my brain’s executive functions were stressed and maybe even completely offline. I was walking into my bedroom when I noticed
Continue readingSeven Tips to Reduce Anxiety in Kids
When I first created the Seeing My Time program, I was essentially teaching executive function skills, though that term didn’t really exist in the general world at the time. At first, students came
Continue readingHow to Prioritize Tasks with an Executive Function Challenged Brain
I have noticed that many of my clients struggle with the executive function skill of prioritization. As they move through the day, they get stuck deciding what is the most important thing to do right now.
Continue readingHow Learning for Fun Supports the Executive Functions of the Brain
I love the beginning of a New Year. It’s a marker to pause and spend some quality time developing that fundamental executive function skill of planning and prioritizing, what I refer to as “future
Continue reading‘Tis the Season to…Pause
Here’s a known yet under recognized fact: the holiday season puts a major strain on the brain’s executive functioning. Our schedules get packed with holiday events. There may be travel plans to
Continue readingWhy Our Executive Functions Need Sleep
Are you getting enough sleep? How about your family members? If the answer is “no,” then this message is for you. The length and quality of a person’s sleep has a direct impact on their day-to-day
Continue readingThe Power of Positive Mindset on Executive Functions
When you suffer with executive function challenges, it can be very difficult to maintain a positive mindset. Years of being late, living with piles everywhere and not meeting commitments or deadlines takes
Continue readingDon’t Forget the Effect of the Emotional Brain on Students’ Executive Functions
When we focus on executive functions as they relate to time management and getting things done, it is easy to forget the elephant in the room – our emotional brain. We want to believe that we are
Continue readingThe Executive Function of Future Thinking: A Real Life Example
I have been focusing a lot lately on the executive function skill of “future thinking” or planning and prioritization, which is required for meeting multi-step goals. A year ago I participated in an
Continue readingThe Power of Paper for Your Future | An ADHD Palooza!
The longer I work in the arena of executive functions, the more I value one specific skill: planning and prioritization or “future thinking.” While some executive function skills are hardwired
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