(IMAGE) University of Montreal Caption 'We have shown that the child's executive functioning is linked to the mother's ability to support his or her autonomy. Autonomy support includes things such as teaching children problem solving skills and involves taking the child's perspective while ensuring he or she takes an active role in completing tasks' -- Celia Matte-Gagnee, University of Montreal Credit Credit: Hindrik. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Licence link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hindrik/10141088226 Usage Restrictions Respect licence conditions Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Licence link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/hindrik/10141088226 License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.