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Aaron Buss, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee

Naming and categorizing objects is part of how young kids develop executive function skills – new research

Understanding how young kids develop executive function could be key to teaching children these skills in the future. University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Parents of young children probably recognize the hectic mornings filled with reminding the kids to eat breakfast, brush their teeth and put on their shoes – and hurry up, you’re gonna be late!

Most little kids can’t manage these morning routines on their own because they lack the necessary executive function: the set of skills that affect how people make purposeful decisions that align with their goals. It’s these skills that allow you to set and pursue short-term goals, such as making breakfast, and long-term goals, such as pursuing a successful career.

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