We have discussed before how multitasking is an integral part of the juggle. But, true multitasking is a myth.

　　Instead of doing multiple things simultaneously, we actually switch our attention from task to task extremely quickly, say neuroscientists. This is according to a report on NPR, part of a series the radio program did on the topic (which I listened to while trying to feed my son, prepare his lunch and flip through the paper.)

　　What's more, multitasking prowess changes as we age. Brain researchers have found that humans' ability to multitask reaches a peak when we are in our 20s and 30s, but decreases as we age further.