Let’s be real: working memory is the unsung hero of executive function. It’s the mental sticky note that helps you remember what you were doing before you opened 14 tabs and forgot why you started any of them. For neurodivergent brains — especially those with ADHD, autism, or other wonderfully wired ways of thinking — working memory can be more like a post-it in a wind tunnel.

Imagine your brain is a car. Inhibition — also known as impulse control — is the brake pedal. It helps you slow down, stop, or steer away from a reaction that might not serve you. It’s not about keeping you from ever moving forward (that’s the job of your brain’s gas pedal, like task initiation or motivation). It’s about timing — knowing when to pause and how to proceed with intention.

When Phoenix turns into an over-caffeinated oven—logging its 70th day above 110 °F—your go-to splash pad may start feeling more like a steam bath. But what if you could swap sunburns for paintbrushes and turn your living room into a refreshing art-therapy studio? From melting “Frozen Paint Pops” to DIY Phoenix-skyline watercolors, this blog is packed with six hands-on projects designed to cool little bodies, calm little minds, and banish that notorious “I’m bored!” refrain. Ready to beat the heat—no sunscreen required? Dive in and discover how creativity under A/C can save your summer sanity.

Ever felt overwhelmed by constant goals and deadlines? Seinfeld’s “show about nothing” and Minecraft’s limitless sandbox offer a surprising refuge—an invitation to play, create, and find calm in the blank spaces.

Integrate PBS Kids favorites like Elmo and Daniel Tiger into art playdates for neurodivergent children, boosting creativity, emotional expression, and parent-child connection.