#attention-control

#attention-control

If your kids are like most teens, they sometimes struggle with organization, making the best choices, sustaining motivation, planning and achieving goals, impulse control, and emotional self- management. Frequently, the underlying problem is based on the still-developing strength of their attention-control systems. Even in normal teens' healthy brains, the expanded demands on their not-yet-fully-developed brain networks present challenges. When that happens, teens might struggle with falling behind in school, disorganization, forgetfulness, frequent mood swings, procrastination, high-risk behaviors, and inadequate skills in judgment, planning, and goal achievement.