The Brain’s Control Tower: How to Cultivate Executive Functions in Kids for Academic and Life Success
Introduction The brain’s prefrontal cortex—the “control tower” that orchestrates thought, emotion, and behavior—represents one of the most crucial yet often overlooked dimensions of child development. Executive functions, the cognitive skills that enable children to manage impulses, sustain focus, hold information in mind, and adapt flexibly to changing demands, form the foundation upon which all academic […]









