Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Why does a bright, capable child forget a three-step instruction moments after hearing it? Why does a messy room, a stalled homework session, or a meltdown over a change of plans keep repeating no matter how many reminders are given? Mastering Executive Functioning offers parents and educators a clear, research-grounded answer: these are not failures of character or effort, but gaps in a set of brain-based skills that every child is still building. Written by Rozina W. Clark, this practical guide moves past labels like lazy or unmotivated to explain what executive functioning actually is: the brain’s management system for focus, working memory, planning, impulse control, and flexible thinking. Readers learn why these skills often lag behind intelligence and effort, how executive functioning intersects with ADHD and neurodiversity, and how a stressful or chaotic environment can mask abilities a child already has. Structured in six parts, the book moves from understanding the science to applying it day to day. It explains how to build an executive-function-friendly home and classroom, why emotional regulation must come before skill-building, and how to teach focus, memory, organization, task initiation, and impulse control through everyday life and play rather than lectures or worksheets. Dedicated chapters provide age-specific strategies for early childhood, the skill-building years, and the run-up to independence, along with methods for teaching these skills without turning every day into a power struggle. The book closes with guidance on turning new skills into lasting habits, tracking real progress without pressure or comparison, and a full toolkit of quick-reference charts, checklists, activity lists, and a glossary that parents and educators can put to use right away. Grounded in current research and practical experience, Mastering Executive Functioning replaces frustration with a workable plan, helping children move from scattered to strong, one skill at a time.
