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executive function strategies


How Holiday Stress Affects Kids with Executive Function Difficulties
The holidays place a heavy load on executive function. Changes in routine, increased sensory input, and social demands can overwhelm a child’s nervous system long before behavior changes appear. This article explains how holiday stress impacts regulation, why stress responses signal a need for support, and how interoception helps children recognize when their nervous system needs a break.
Cara Koscinski
Dec 15, 20254 min read


What Is Inhibition and Why It Matters for Executive Function in Children
Inhibition is a key executive function that helps children pause, think, and choose appropriate responses over impulsive ones. In this article, we explore how developing this vital skill supports emotional control, learning, and behavior regulation across settings.
Cara Koscinski
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Why Kids Still Struggle with Executive Function - Even When You Gave Them a Planner
Giving a child a planner doesn’t mean they’re ready to use it. Executive function involves much more than writing things down—it requires regulation, memory, planning, and flexibility. In this post, Dr. Cara Koscinski explains why many kids still struggle with organization, even with the right tools, and what occupational therapy practitioners can do to support executive function through body-based, visual, and strengths-focused strategies.
Cara Koscinski
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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