Use a “save to spend” approach. Give children opportunities to save up for special items, whether it’s money, stickers, or ...

Trust them more "and worry about them less," suggests neuropsychologist William Stixrud, co-author of "The Seven Principles ...

From a young age, we’re faced with experiences that test and refine our ability to gain a sense of control over difficult situations. In children, self-regulation may look like learning to ...

People who had higher levels of self-control as children tend to be healthier and biologically younger, have more positive views of aging and are more satisfied with life in middle age ...

Ideally, restraint is referred to as the ability to control one's impulses, emotions, or behaviours in various social ...

New research shows that a child's ability to regulate behavior—an aspect of executive function—is closely tied to how they understand and learn language.

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

It's essential to remember that children are in the process of developing and lack the self-control that adults possess. By ...