EPISODE 145 SEASON 4 | What makes a successful student or person? While there are a LOT of items on that checklist, there are a set of skills that can make it a great deal easier to be successful. This skill set is called executive functioning. It is a broad group of mental skills that enable people to complete tasks and interact with others. It is a skill set that allows a student/person to write that final paper, plan a business outline, or follow a set of instructions on what chores to do in a specific manner. 

Join Janna and her guest Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly as they discuss time management and other executive functioning skills. Learn how you can help your child as they move through their educational journey.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Lauran Kerr-Heraly is an award-winning educator and author who has dedicated her career to transforming lives through education. She was homeschooled all the way through high school, which allowed her to develop a deep appreciation for self-directed learning and a passion for helping others to take control of their education. Lauran has worked in college readiness in American high schools, taught in international and British schools in England, and currently serves as a professor in an American community college. Her innovative teaching includes turning a classroom into an escape room, multidisciplinary projects showcasing personal food histories and environmental justice, and experimental learning spaces. She helps students and parents develop a holistic approach to college success, which includes a focus on essential skills, executive function, and emotional awareness. Get 10% off any product at https://www.alteringcourse.com/ Use code bookshark .

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Executive functioning challenges in homeschool students. (0:00)

Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly, homeschooling pioneer and educator, discusses executive functioning and its impact on students and parents. Acknowledges the challenge of balancing the need for structure and oversight in their children's education, particularly as they transition to college or high school environments.

Time management and emotional regulation for high school and college students. (7:15)

Advocates for open communication with college students, asking them to arrange dedicated time for studying (0:08:33).

Discusses time management and emotional regulation in college students, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and support systems (0:09:33).

Emotional regulation and executive function in young adults. (13:26)

Eliminating the source of stress can change the entire scenario for young adults, allowing them to feel more in control of their emotions and decisions.

The speaker realized they were a perfectionist procrastinator in college, leading to late-night computer lab escapades.

The speaker's student client found a creative solution to assignments by turning them into a graphic novel character, showing that finding a personalized system works best for individuals with ADHD.

Supporting children with executive function challenges. (19:20)

suggests inviting students to share their struggles before they become dire, rather than addressing issues after they've escalated.

Homeschooling, executive function skills, and parental grace. (24:35)

Janna shares her experience as a homeschooling parent and the importance of giving oneself and children grace in the face of societal pressure.

Lauran emphasizes the significance of maintaining a close relationship with children, especially for those who are neurodivergent or have learning challenges.

Janna suggests using literature-based learning to build executive functions by reading and discussing books with children

Improving executive functioning skills for children. (33:02)

Lauran offers virtual executive function cohorts and 10% off products with code bookshark for listeners.