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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 16/04/2025

Real-world chores build kids' planning and empathy. Engaging their frontal lobes in shared tasks minimizes negative peer interactions and fosters collaborative social growth.

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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 14/04/2025

Everyday tasks like movie nights or grocery shopping build critical executive functioning. By guiding kids through budgeting and planning, parents naturally teach perspective-taking and emotional regulation.

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Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 02/04/2025

Five years post-pandemic, anxious kids still face social hesitation. Stuck with rigid digital game rules, they missed out on the messy, real-life group conflicts crucial for building emotional flexibility.

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Social Skills, Working Memory, ADHD, and Emotional Regulation

Social Skills, Working Memory, ADHD, and Emotional Regulation

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 17/03/2025

Weak working memory in ADHD kids causes conversational gaps and rapid dysregulation. It taxes their mental notepad, impairing their ability to process real-time social cues and recall coping strategies.

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The Social Battery

The Social Battery

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 10/03/2025

Learn how to recognize and manage your social battery using simple systems like the 3-2-1 method to prevent burnout and improve social interactions.

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From Oops to Opportunity

From Oops to Opportunity

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 04/03/2025

Social mishaps are natural learning tools for neurodivergent kids. Mapping missteps visually and guiding with curiosity instead of shame turns "oops" moments into collaborative problem-solving.

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