Minimum Viable Parenting

Why does parenting style influence the executive functioning of our children? This may come as a surprise, and yet if you think about it, it does make sense. The way we parent is the way we address challenges with children. And the way we manage these challenges is how we inadvertently model what we would like our children to do when faced with a situation that requires their own problem-solving (which means, regulation of thoughts, emotions, and behavior is required).  On today's Episode we get answers to these questions and more:   Can we help children develop Executive Functioning skills? Why does our parenting approach matter? What are the 3 Parenting Styles? How does each style impact the development of Executive Functioning? Which style is the most beneficial for brain development?