Author: Stephanie M. Carlson
Author title: Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota, USA 
Description: The skills children learn when they are young can make a big difference in their achievements and relationships as they grow up. Skills like getting along with others, controlling emotions, and being ready to learn new information are all important for children’s development. Scientists have been studying how to help children improve these skills, which we call executive function (EF) skills. These are the brain-based processes used to hold information in mind, resist impulses, and think flexibly. Together, they allow individuals to solve problems, make good decisions, and accomplish goals. 

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