n our last post, we looked at how executive function acts as the air traffic control system of your child’s brain. We talked about how school-age kids are right in the thick of a massive brain-building phase, managing working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control all at once. As parents and caregivers, we don't have to be the air traffic controllers forever. Instead, we can act as supportive co-pilots. Here are four strategies to help your child build executive function