Hey 💁🏽♀️—ever sat down to work or study and felt like your brain turned into mashed potatoes? Like, you’re staring at your laptop, fingers on the keyboard, but nothing’s clicking? That mental block isn’t laziness—it’s cognitive fatigue. And yes, it’s very real, super common, and backed by science. Let’s unpack what’s really going on…
Cognitive abilities are the brain’s powerhouse skills—the mental tools we use to think, learn, and solve problems. They help us understand the world, make decisions, and adapt to new situations. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to read a book, follow directions, remember our own phone number, or even recognize a friend’s face. But…
Okay, let’s break it down, because executive functions sound like something you’d find in a boardroom, not in a kid’s brain, right? But real talk — these are the brain skills that help kids get stuff done. Whether it’s following instructions, switching tasks, or resisting the urge to yell out “poop” in the middle…
