As the mother of a 17-month-old child, I am quickly learning that self-control skills do not come naturally to children. Although it can be comical at times, I often find myself horrified when my ...

Children taught skills to monitor and control their anger and other emotions improved their classroom behavior and had significantly fewer school disciplinary referrals and suspensions, according to a ...

Combining a script from a popular movie, with the wisdom from the famous rational therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, Kingston Canada psychologist, Dr. Irwin Altrows, spun a charming story for teaching ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn Friedman, MSEd, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor, ...

As educators, we dream of self-directed learners who are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning. A critical skill is self-regulation. Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and ...

Finding self-control can be a struggle for many. Here’s how to fight impulsive decision-making and live by your true values. Self-control can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s resisting the ...

Katie and Dustin Maletich, Oregon parents of four, have gone viral on social media for a parenting moment that’s sparked some debate. After Dustin’s 9-year-old stepson, Tommy, told his mother to ...

Think back to the last time you were eating a bag of plantain chips. Did you eat just one or did you end up eating the whole bag? What about the last time you opened up a half gallon of ice cream – ...