How Do You Build a Child's Focus and Self-Control?

A comprehensive review in Science identified seven approaches that strengthen executive function in children aged 4–12 — and one principle that ties them together: narrow training rarely works.

April 15, 2026 · 9 min

When Your Child Is Focused, the Best Thing to Do Is Nothing

A Stanford study analyzed parent-child interactions second by second and found that intervening while a child is already engaged undermines their ability to regulate emotions and behavior.

April 11, 2026 · 7 min