Executive Function, Procrastination, and the College Brain

from Thriving Kids Hosted by The Child Mind Institute

Part 2 of 3: College demands a new level of self-management In this episode of Thriving Kids, our clinicians unpack executive functioning and procrastination — and why struggling to start a task isn’t about laziness, but about skill development and brain maturation. In this moderated conversation led by Dr. Morgan Eldridge with Dr. David Friedlander and Dr. Adam Zamora, you’ll hear: • What executive functioning actually involves • Why procrastination can become a cycle • How brain development affects follow-through • Why building these skills matters in college College Readiness Toolkit Our toolkit has guidance for teens — along with a section for parents — on how to get a strong start in college and manage this transition. Download it here: https://childmind.org/topics/college/#toolkit

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