Executive Function, Procrastination, and the College Brain
Podcast: Thriving KidsPublished On: Thu Mar 05 2026
Description: Part 2 of 3: College demands a new level of self-managementIn this episode of Thriving Kids, our clinicians unpack executive functioning and procrastination — and why struggling to start a task isn’t about laziness, but about skill development and brain maturation.In this moderated conversation led by Dr. Morgan Eldridge with Dr. David Friedlander and Dr. Adam Zamora, you’ll hear:• What executive functioning actually involves• Why procrastination can become a cycle• How brain development affects follow-through• Why building these skills matters in collegeCollege Readiness ToolkitOur toolkit has guidance for teens — along with a section for parents — on how to get a strong start in college and manage this transition.Download it here: https://childmind.org/topics/college/#toolkit
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