Executive Function Skills: A Better Approach to Library Behavior Management

As I’m sure many of us have experienced, managing behavior can often be a challenge in the library. It can sometimes feel like an uphill battle to encourage positive behavior in our spaces and programs. I recently attended a workshop on Executive Function skills focused on reframing behavior management and strategies to support today’s children. While I myself am not an expert in this topic, I found it to be very useful and a worthwhile share. Let’s dive in! In the workshop, we discussed how society has changed in a number of ways. These changes have deeply impacted children today, leading them to be different from previous generations. Broadly speaking, just some of these societal changes include:  -Increase in type, proximity, and usage of new technologies-Social media usage-Academic pressure from a young age-Shifts in parenting styles -Changing family structures While these changes have certainly affected the growth and development of children’s…
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