In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with CHC experts Joaquin Burciaga, PhD and neuropsychologist and Danna Torres, LMFT, about the essential role of executive functioning in daily life and how kids rely on these skills in tasks like organizing homework and managing time.
Episode overview
Do you see your kids putting off tasks until the last minute, misplacing their belongings, always running late, or forgetting to turn in their homework? These are all signs of executive functioning challenges.
Learn how parents and caregivers can teach and scaffold executive functioning skills, breaking them into manageable steps. We’ll share strategies to adjust and support them with compassion and patience, fostering growth even in the most challenging moments.
How to Listen and Subscribe
All Voices of Compassion podcast episodes are available on-demand to stream or download. Listen to Everyday Strategies for Executive Functioning at podcasts.chconline.org. You can also subscribe to Voices of Compassion on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps.
About Voices of Compassion
Voices of Compassion is a weekly podcast produced by Children’s Health Council (CHC) with insights, inspiration and creative conversations about mental health, education and family.
Meet The CHC Expert
Joaquin Burciaga, PhD , Dr. Joaquin Burciaga, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Program Manager at CHC, specializing in neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and social-emotional assessments for children, teens, and young adults. He focuses on identifying strengths and weaknesses to create personalized interventions for ADHD, learning disorders, and emotional disorders. Dr. Burciaga has extensive experience in healthcare and private practice and holds a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Cincinnati. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in German.
Meet The CHC Expert
Danna Torres, MFTA , Danna Torres is a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her work has primarily focused on supporting children, teens and parents through individual therapy, family therapy and parent education. Danna has experience providing therapy to those needing additional support or skills in the areas of executive functioning, behavior management, emotion regulation and learning coping strategies.
