What does a mistaken deportation have to do with parenting?
In this episode, I unpack the Kilmar Abrago-Garcia case—and why the public’s surprising reaction to it reveals something powerful: cognitive flexibility.
The ability to pause. Reframe. Sort information differently.
It’s not just a brain skill. It’s a life skill.
And it might be the most important one we can build in our kids right now.
We’ll cover:
What executive function really is (and why it’s not just about school)
How authoritarian thinking depends on lazy sorting
And how simple tools—like how you play 20 Questions—can shape how your child thinks for life
This story isn’t just about immigration.
It’s about raising kids who think for themselves.
