Tip sheets: executive function

Learn about the key skills described by the term executive function, as well as the role of culture and context in shaping children’s behavior in different environments. Then gain practical strategies for supporting the development of executive function skills in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Tip sheets: the effects of trauma on young children

These tip sheets introduce common ways in which young children express responses to different types of trauma, the protective factors that can help children recover from trauma, and prompts and techniques for reflective listening in support of building trust in meaningful relationships.

Introvert? Extrovert? Or other?

Curriculum Specialist Anna Landes Benz reflects on the complexity of identifying as an introvert or extrovert. She also offers tips for supporting children who are on the introverted end of the spectrum, whether at home or in the classroom.

Do grown-ups play pretend?

Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, explores ways in which adults benefit from using their imaginations, just as children do.

Our top 10 blog posts of 2022

We’re looking back at our most-read articles in 2022! Take a look and see if you missed one of these popular posts. 

Tip sheets: stress behaviors in young children

These tip sheets explore causes of unmanageable stress in children and its impact on caregiving adults. They delve into the role of the brain and what children need to remain emotionally regulated. They also provide information on preventing stress in a child before challenging behaviors occur and responding when they do.

Did you catch Alyssa Meuwissen on KSTP?

Alyssa Meuwissen, PhD, appeared on Minnesota Live, where she shared insights into the pandemic’s impact on children’s social-emotional skills.