Raising Resilient Children

Raising Kids with Resilience and Self-Control I like to think of raising resilient children as the opposite of helicopter parenting. If we give kids space, we are showing our kids we have confidence in their ability to problem-solve and cope with tough situations. By teaching resilience, and allowing our kids to struggle that just-right amount,… Continue reading Raising Resilient Children

Impulse Control Activities for Teens

This is Part 3 of a series about impulse control for kids and teens. Click on the links for Parts 1, 2 and 4. Impulse Control Activities: Teaching the Basics- Part 1 How to Teach Impulse Control in Children- Part 2 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids- Part 4 Impulse Control is an Essential Skill to… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities for Teens

How To Teach Impulse Control To Children

How To Start Teaching Impulse Control In Children (Note: This is Part 2 in a series on impulse control in children. Click on the link for Part 1, Impulse Control Activities: Teaching The Basics, or Part 3, Impulse Control Activities for Teens) How many times do you find yourself saying “Whhhhy did you do that?!” If it’s… Continue reading How To Teach Impulse Control To Children

Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics

This is Part 1 in a series about impulse control for children and teens. Click on the links for Part 2: How to Teach Impulse Control in Children or for Part 3: Impulse Control Activities for Teens.   Impulse Control Is Critical Kids without impulse control are hard to manage. They are reactors, and not thinkers,… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics