Teaching self-control: Evidence-based tips - 0 views
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shared by Roland Gesthuizen on 04 Apr 12
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What works better is praise for effort, and feedback that encourages kids to try different strategies (“Can you think of another way to do it?”)
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Any time we ask kids to play by the rules, we’re encouraging them to develop self-control. But some games are more challenging than others.
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kids benefit when parents talk to them about their feelings, show empathy, and discuss constructive ways to cope
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Experimental studies suggest we can help these kids improve their working memory skills with practice. Computer-based training programs ask kids to pay attention to new information and repeat it back.
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When parents are too controlling, or enforce discipline with threats and harsh punishments, kids may lose important opportunities to regulate themselves.