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Want to help your child focus, plan, stay calm and actually follow through?

What you’re building is called executive function.

It’s the brain’s internal control centre, and it’s responsible for so many of the skills kids need to thrive at home, in school, and with friends.

And yes, it can be developed.

Here’s what executive function helps kids do:
🎯 Stay focused – by filtering out distractions
📅 Plan and organise – learning how to set goals and follow through
🔄 Switch between tasks – mental flexibility in action
🤐 Practice self-control – knowing when to speak and when to listen

But here’s the part you may not expect:
One of the best ways to build it… is through books.

Reading activates these areas of the brain while offering low-pressure ways to practice them.

And with Nooksy’s built-in reading prompts, you can support these skills every time you sit down to read together.

Curious how it works? I’ve got you. Learn more here: https://www.nooksy.co/blog/reading-increases-concentration

Because helping your child grow these skills doesn’t require perfection — just intention, consistency, and a good story.

Got a picky eater in the house? You’re not alone — and this story might just help.

Marlene McKean is absolutely certain of one thing:
She does NOT eat the colour green.

She’s fussy, determined and very clear on her preferences — until one day, she’s invited to a fancy tea by a countess. The table is filled with treats… but wait... what’s that? Something green?!

This playful, rhyming story is full of charm and curiosity, and it's a great way to explore:
🥦 Fussy eating (without the power struggles)
🎉 Trying new things (at your own pace)
📚 Fun with language (rhymes kids love to repeat)

It’s lighthearted, funny and just might open up a new way to talk about food and flexibility at home.

📖 Perfect for ages 3–8
📚 16 pages of fun, flair and a touch of green

Ready to read it? Tap the link in bio or go straight to the book here: https://app.nooksy.co/books/i-do-not-eat-the-colour-green/reader

Because sometimes the best way to explore new things… is through a really great story.

Want to give your child the best shot at success in school — and in life?

Start with focus.

Here’s something we don’t talk about enough:
A child’s ability to concentrate isn’t just helpful… it’s predictive.

Research shows that focus in early childhood:
📐 helps kids succeed academically
🧠 strengthens emotional self-regulation
💸 and is linked to better financial and physical health later in life

But here’s the part that matters most:
Focus is a skill. It’s not something our kids are born with—it’s something they learn.

And one of the easiest, science-backed ways to help them build it?
Reading.

Our blog post walks you through exactly how it works:
🎯 5 ways reading strengthens attention and memory
💡 A Harvard professor’s guide to building better brains
🚀 How stories help kids handle emotions and build resilience

It’s all packed into one place—and yes, we’ve made it simple to apply through the Nooksy App.

Tap to read more: https://www.nooksy.co/blog/reading-increases-concentration

Because helping your child focus better isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what works.