Ep129 - Executive Functioning: Tips to Help Your Child Thrive ~ with Carrie Bonnett

Enlightening Motherhood

"What if it's a lagging skill, not a lack of effort? Understanding this can transform how we support our kids." - Carrie Bonnet

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Are you wondering what executive function is and how it impacts your child's daily life? From task initiation to task completion, organization and time management, and everything in between - executive functioning skills impact our kid's lives quite a bit.

In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, host Emily Hamblin welcomes executive function coach Carrie Bonnett to discuss the essentials of executive functioning. Keri explains why these skills are crucial for all kids, not just those who are neurodivergent, and offers practical strategies for parents to help their children develop better time management, organization, and task initiation.

Learn how to make invisible tasks visible, the importance of chunking projects, and why a no-shame approach is vital. Tune in for actionable tips to support your child's executive function growth.

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Connect with Emily: https://emily-hamblin.com

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Connect with Carrie: https://www.carriebonnett.com

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