{"id":27852,"date":"2018-12-10T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=27852"},"modified":"2018-12-10T01:05:56","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T06:05:56","slug":"teach-executive-function-skills-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/teach-executive-function-skills-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach Executive Function Skills this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all know that life during the holidays becomes even more hectic than usual. Between holiday parties, shopping for gifts, and decorating, it is a wonder that any of us can keep our heads on straight.<\/p>\n

For the most part, adults can handle the extra level of activity because we have developed the ability to plan, organize, and problem solve. These skills are better known as \u201cexecutive function skills.\u201d Children aren\u2019t born with these skills, and some struggle more than others to develop them. However, with the\u00a0support of their parents and teachers, children can begin to develop executive function skills around age five.<\/p>\n

Instead of tackling the holiday to-do list on your own, use these five activities that support executive functioning skills that you and your kiddo can do together this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Cooking & grocery store trips<\/h3>\n

Cooking and food shopping require planning, sequencing, organizing, problem solving, etc. Cook a holiday treat with your child, and use this time to teach them about making and following shopping lists and recipes. Let them take ownership of a particular dish, and lay out manageable goals for the grocery store and the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Calendar organization<\/h3>\n

With all the holiday party invitations rolling in, you can teach your little\u00a0helper how to stay organized by adding all of your dates to a family calendar.<\/p>\n