When kids head back to school, we often think about the classes they will take and the information they will learn; for example, math, science, and history. It’s also important to think about other skills that are required for learning and accomplishing tasks in daily life. “Executive functioning” is a term used to describe skills such as planning, staying on task, organizing, and monitoring if you are doing a task correctly. On your child’s report card, these are often called “learning skills”. Executive functioning skills are important for success in school, on the job, and in everyday life. With...