029 - Executive Functioning 101 for Intense Kids with Carrie Bonnett

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"

In today's episode, Anouk sits down with special guest Carrie Bonnett, a veteran teacher and executive function coach, to discuss the critical role of executive function in the lives of emotionally intense children. Together, they explore the challenges and strategies for managing tasks, time, and emotional control, shedding light on the universal nature of these struggles and the importance of explicit teaching around executive function. From identifying signs of executive function challenges to fostering independence in children, this episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for parents navigating the complexities of parenting intense children.

3 key takeaways:

1️⃣ Understanding Executive Function: The importance of understanding executive function in children, its impact on emotional control and daily tasks, and the need for explicit teaching and support.

2️⃣ Strategies for Supporting Children: Practical strategies such as time tracking, minimizing distractions, providing choices, visual cues, and fostering independence to help children manage their time and tasks.

3️⃣ Self-Care for Parents: The importance of parents managing their own time and stress levels to create a supportive environment for their children's success, and the encouragement to find parenting methods that work for both the parents and their kids.

"The goal of parenting, is to foster independence someday. So the more that we can give them a chance to use their brain to figure it out, the better."

Connect with Carrie:

www.carriebonnett.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070263132010

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-bonnett/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddNZWEJck1U9fHwdUHe3fQ

Resources mentioned by Carrie:

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential - Kindle edition by Dawson, Peg, Guare, Richard. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

The Executive Functioning Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qTyfCMOWe3P0EySzPgBRP?si=cf9042b6b0c44237

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