Social skills are some of the most important traits children and adolescents develop. Research shows that these skills serve as predictors of future success. A 20-year retrospective study found that youths who displayed sophisticated social traits were more likely to graduate from college and/or acquire well-paying jobs in the future. In… Read more »
A.M.P.E.D.U.P Superpower Series: Memory
By: Conrad Barnet I can remember all of the songs from my favorite Saturday morning cartoons. Several decades later I can still recite the theme songs. I can sufficiently memorize most formulas after looking at them once, but I struggle to remember names! Memory is a funny thing at times… Read more »
A.M.P.E.D.U.P Superpower Series: Attention
By: Conrad Barnet Attention is the basis of all learning, and excellent attention skills are a critical component of healthy executive function. I am sure most parents would argue it is the skill they wish their kids had more of during the quarantine. In this blog, I hope to shed… Read more »
