In this episode of The Connected Childhood Podcast by Ahmi, we sit down with Carla Ward, an experienced Early Childhood Educator, podcaster, and founder of The ECE Latte Lounge. With over two decades of experience, Carla shares her insights on how executive function skills - like emotional regulation, planning, and flexible thinking - form the foundation for lifelong success.

Together, we explore what makes early childhood the “magic window” for developing these skills, how parents can recognize everyday challenges like self-regulation and task initiation, and how tools like Ahmi can turn routines into opportunities for growth.